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Old 02-04-2024, 06:35 PM   #17
Brendan
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Default Re: 47 Ford - 3 on the Tree question (Clutch question)

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Hey everyone,

Brace yourself for a bone headed question that i will be asking you. I have been starting the 47 ford for the past 30 years without holding my foot down on the clutch. I typically just feather the gas pedal and adjust my choke accordingly while cranking it over and the car has never failed to start. But I have recently been watching some YouTube clips where others are stating you need to hold the clutch while cranking over.

Have I been starting my car incorrectly for all these years? I do know that newer cars with a manual transmission require you to hold the clutch down while starting them.

Thank you, Brian
i bet the videos are made by people that just learned how to drive a standard trans,i start my 36 pickup with out stepping on the clutch, it is less where and tear on the thrust bearing, i bet those people could not drive a column shift
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