Re: Starting with clutch engaged helps thrust washers?

[Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>]

Joe Whalley wrote:
> 
> Someone mentioned that starting the car with your foot off the clutch (I
> guess that means out of gear) will help preserve the thrust washers.
> What is the reason behind this?

In theory, the mentioned wear would be from the force of the crank being
pushed against the thrust washer.  Although, I think the problem is
minimal.

Joe
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