Clutch switch

[terry1]

Thanks for the input.I got a reply from Div 1 Tech.They said,although it is a good idea, they have never seen it asked for in/on the tech line.
Hopefully that means that it is not required per NHRA

[Rory McNeil]

I`ve never been asked in Tech, besides, most older stick cars never had a clutch pedal starter switch from the factory anyhow.

[Bill Belden]

Not needed for a stick, It is not a good Idea to push the clutch in when starting, puts pressure on the thrust bearing before the oil is circulated through the bearings

[Ed Wright]

Without syncros, I don't think I would want to start mine in neutral with my foot the clutch pedal, then put it in gear. Could be a tad tough on things.

[Jeff Lee]

NHRA does NOT require a neutral safety switch with stick cars.

[Aubrey N Bruneau]

Personally, in the manual transmission vehicles I own, and all that I've driven.... I never have the transmission in gear when I spin the engine over. Clutch switch to me, is redundant.

[Sean Marconette]

Originally Posted by Bill Belden

Not needed for a stick, It is not a good Idea to push the clutch in when starting, puts pressure on the thrust bearing before the oil is circulated through the bearings

Bill,
Thats an interesting thought? Just couriuos, even with almost nonexistent base pressure? I can operate my clutch fork by hand. I am not doubting, just trying to learn.

Thanks
Sean

[Ed Wright]

Aubry, you like the crunch it makes when you put it in gear? :-)

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Aubry, you like the crunch it makes when you put it in gear? :-)

It's not that bad Ed, once you get used to it..You just use a little finesse..
I haven't started a stick shift race car in gear ,in about 40 years..
Once you have thrust bearing issues , you won't either.

[Dinsdale]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It's not that bad Ed, once you get used to it..You just use a little finesse..
I haven't started a stick shift race car in gear ,in about 40 years..
Once you have thrust bearing issues , you won't either.

I've never had a thrust bearing problem in the 40+ years I've had my car. Not saying it can't happen just I haven't seen it. I never trust the fact the trans is actually in neutral even if I put it there so I'll continue to start the car with my clutch pedal down. Maybe that's because of the freezer in my parent's garage I drove into as a kid!