In a message dated 10/14/99 3:54:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com writes:
<< Let's say a typical Spridget stalls while pointing uphill. 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?
Although I have yet to stall in this manner (in the MG, at least), I got to
wondering when I saw a student driver having a difficult time going up a
hill. >>
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I can't think of any reason it would cause a problem. The ratio is low
enough to start the engine easily.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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