> I swore I wouldn't get involved in the debate of which is better,
> but...... I'm not saying which is better, which is faster, which is more
> practical. I am just pointing out a problem with one of the arguments. I
> can't quote the exact line because I subscribe to the digest. It went
> something like "You can use your starter motor to move the truck if the
> engine is dead." I'll agree to that statement on older cars, but.... Due
> to big brother fearing that we're all idiots, and would severely
> hurt ourselves given half the chance. Most if not all new vehicles have a
> safety switch installed on the clutch. No clutch, no starter. It seems
> to me that if the clutch is pushed in to allow the starter to run you
> aren't going to get very far.
>
> I know I should let it go, but being one of those engineer types I feel
> it is my civic duty to point out any and all errors I can find. Besides
> it's fun. :)
>
> Just a random thought.
>
>
Todd. F.Y.I. On the 94' there is no such switch. I was able to move
my truck out of the roadway using the starter when my ignition system
failed.
Alan...
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