[Shotimes] can u start motor in nuetral with no tranny fluid

[BJamesjr@aol.com]

>The tranny is currently "DRY" .. no fluid ..... and in nuetral .... i know
>the input shaft is turning .... but no other gears . Will this damage the
>input shaft ... ie the bearings at either end that support it ..... I have
>also thought just to get a small piece of 4 x 4 to hold the clutch down ....
>which should prevent the input shaft from turning ....

With a manual trans I don't think you can keep the input shaft from turning a 
little.  Even with the clutch pedal down there is probably some friction 
between against the pressure plate that will cause it to want to turn if 
there is nothing to restrain it.  It would be safer to put fluid in the 
trans.  This shouldn't be a problem.  I have pulled both axles out of my 
trans with the car setting level and no fluid leaked out.  Of course you 
could always stuff a couple of rags in there.