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Old 05-04-2011, 11:43 AM   #65 (permalink)
justjohn
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I have a question about this. No matter how slowly I let the clutch out the engine always seems to jump right to the full rpm for what gear I'm in if I have the key on. (I feel like just letting it touch and then backing off doesn't start it. I can definitely feel some slowdown and not have the engine kick in.)

So I tried a couple times with the key off and it's a lot smoother, and no jumps or anything when I key back on with the engine already spinning. However, everyone on here seems to say keep the key on.

1. Why is it better to bump start with the key on?

2. Any further suggestions about technique or anything for key on bump starts?
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