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Re: Push starting in reverse?

To: Ajhsys@aol.com, cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Push starting in reverse?
From: Lancer7676@aol.com
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:25:13 EDT
Reply-to: Lancer7676@aol.com
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
In a message dated 10/14/99 6:50:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Ajhsys@aol.com 
writes:

<< Is there any
  harm (and will it be successful) in attempting to start the car by popping
  the clutch in reverse while the car is allowed to coast backwards? >>

I have done it a number of times.  My driveway is uphill -- a gentle slant.  
I have started my Midget backward many times when the battery was low.  No 
Problem. Just be sure the tranny IS in reverse.

---David C.

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