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Old 06-21-2013, 10:35 AM   #27 (permalink)
songman
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Originally Posted by hawk2100n View Post
The trick is hitting the sweet spot on the clutch where the engine can spin without completely locking up and getting a feel for what it takes to start the engine.

I wonder if other people with really "sharp" clutches like mine can smoothly bump start? I'm going to have another crack today, but I reengaged the clutch the instant the engine fired on my first bump test run yesterday, couldn't get it smooth at speeds over about 35 mph, or engine revs c. 1500 rpm. I might have to just let the vehicle coast to that slow a speed, or go back to the usual starter method. Either that or I can get a whole lot slicker, but I suspect that my very sharp clutch may not permit it.


EDIT: Went much better.

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