Wont start with clutch in, will start with clutch not pushed in...

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  1. headless4skin

    headless4skin New Member

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    '71 Comet, 3-speed manual. Will start when clutch is not pushed in, wont start when I push the clutch in. What the heck???
     
    headless4skin, May 10, 2009
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    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    The switch may be adjusted improperly.
     
    PaulS, May 11, 2009
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    Thats the railroad safety feature in case you get stuck on tracks.
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    The clutch might be installed upside down. That or the pedals are in backwards.
     
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