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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes Hints

How can I get the crank back in place?

  • 1 of 8: First, you'll have to find where it's stored when not in use.
  • 2 of 8: Get onto the cable car and look on the floor beneath the lever.
  • 3 of 8: Click on the metal box to get a close-up, then notice that it's padlocked.
  • 4 of 8: Click on the padlock to learn that it's old, then look for something you can pry it off with.
  • 5 of 8: You'll need an iron bar for that.
  • 6 of 8: Select the iron bar in inventory, then get the metal box's close-up so you can click on the padlock.
  • 7 of 8: After it's off, click to open the box and find the missing crank.
  • 8 of 8: Pick it up, then select it in inventory. Get the motor's close-up view again, then click on the empty crank hole to place it.