"Charles D. Sorkin" wrote:
>
> Dear List:
>
> (hypothetical)
>
> 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?
No problem. I had to do this on the Delaware Memorial Bridge when I
stalled going up the bridge with a bum generator.
Oh yeah, bridge freezes before road is a fact. I popped the clutch
rolling backwards down the bridge in the sleet and against traffic.
(when I was younger and more foolish)(make that just plain stupid now
that I think about it)
Any gear works just make sure the shifter is in a gear in the direction
you are pushing.
--
Frank
Drive it or give it to somebody that will
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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