TIGEROOTES(at)aol.com wrote:
> Jarrid and Rob,
> When the clutch is depressed, the pressure plate spring load is transferred
> to the crankshaft and moves the crank forward against the (center main
> bearing) thrust bearing. If you try to start the car with the clutch
> depressed, you do this with ZERO oil pressure. The same applies for
> compression starting.
> Jim Leach, Seattle
This is of course true, however, this is the case on nearly ALL engines
with manual transmisions.
Ever seen a difference in cranking speed with clutch on any other car?
The carbon TO bearing is the culpret.
Jarrid
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