Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 10:58 am, by: Gary Rollason(Garyr)
Had a flat battery yesterday. No-one around for a jump start, so I had to clutch start (thank god for manuals).
Anyway, I'm parked on a bit of a hill, facing uphill. So I turn the key to Acc. put the car in reverse and roll backwards a little and pop the clutch. Car starts and I go get a new battery.
So, anyone know if it's a no-no to clutch start in reverse? Is this going to do any damage? Not the first time, or first car, I've had to do this in and I've always wondered....
Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 01:34 pm, by: Tom Richards(Tomr)
not really a good idea especially downhill as reverse is extemely low ( you normally clutch start in 2nd) so you are putting a huge strain on the drive train.
Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 02:33 pm, by: David Vaughan(Davidv)
In some cars, Tom, reverse is taller than first. Also,as Gary says, if your speed is low it makes no difference especially if you have a little downhill momentum so the car does not stop.