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1. Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 15:41:45 -0400; 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 whil; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01018.html (7,934 bytes)
2. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:13:14 -0400; 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 backwa; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01023.html (8,869 bytes)
3. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:44:59 EDT; << 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; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01025.html (7,978 bytes)
4. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:02:51 -0700; The potential reasons are 1) the low ratio. If you roll backwards really fast and pop the clutch there will be a high load on the gears. 2) on some transmissions, reverse is weak. It is designed for; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01036.html (8,271 bytes)
5. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Lancer7676@aol.com; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:25:13 EDT; << 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? >> I have done it a number of times. My d; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01057.html (7,796 bytes)
6. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:58:38 EDT; I have a difference of opinion here. In my experience, which is not as limited as I would like it to be, 2nd gear is usually used for bump starting a car. I think the theory is that the wheels are le; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01105.html (7,887 bytes)
7. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Jim Algar <JamesA@hi-torque.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:10:02 -0700; I agree; I've always used second gear for bump starting. First gear is too and does tend to lock and spin rather than turn over the motor. Jim Algar; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01107.html (8,727 bytes)
8. Re: Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:48:37 EDT; I don't think there's any difference of opinion here, Daniel. I would (and have) always use 2nd gear for popping the clutch (= bump start) going forward. The original question was about starting the; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01277.html (8,336 bytes)

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