RE: Car does not start Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:42:03 -0700

Sure...

Outside air temperature along with the
viscosity of oil used within the gearbox
will determine whether you start with the
clutch "in" or "out" with respect to expected "drag" to be encountered,
either
way. 

Using synthetic in my 5 speed during the
winter, I've never had the starter turn
faster with the clutch "in" rather than "out"...down to 25F at least. I
keep the top
down year 'round and that's as cold as
I can stand for short trips (1/2 hr.).

Starting with the gear shift in "neutral" is a given....at ALL times! :)




Cap'n. Bob 
     '60 :{)