Topic: starting without the clutch pushed in?

[lqdtrance]

I have a 93YJ and I can start it without the clutch being pushed in. Is this normal?

[chardrc]

my 1990 starts with the clutch not pushed in.... newer vehicles have a switch so you can't do that (aka my s10 ).. its good to have a stater powerful enough to do that when your slave cylinder gives out...

[lqdtrance]

ok, cool. My s10 was like that as well that is why I was a little concerned. I am also having other wierd issues with the electrical in my YJ, "Jeep hickups" thread. Just making sure it wasn't related.

[jfrabat]

On offroad vehicles, this is a good thing; if you get stuck going uphill on a loose gravel road, starting with the clutch can be a real PITA, as the tires will have a hard time finding traction.  But slip your TC into 4L, stick the engine in 1st gear, pop the e-brake, and start the engine in gear, and since the tires move slowly, you will most likely end up moving forward...

[sharpxmen]

I have a 93YJ and I can start it without the clutch being pushed in. Is this normal?

it's normal, my 95YJ is the same.
and i've seen this on tv a long time ago - someone got stuck (engine stalled) on the train tracks and he put it in gear and cranked his way off the tracks, good option to have like ^ he said too.

[Jeffy]

I hate the stupid starter interrupt switch for the clutch.  It's for stupid people who leave the transmission in gear and try to start it.  Do that a few times and you'll learn quickly to double check the transmission before starting.  Before people got stupid, you used to be able to start them with the clutch out.  And when offroading, you want to disable the switch (if you have one) so you can start it while in gear.  Some situations, you do not want to have to worry about rolling backwards.  BTW: even the stock starter will be able to do a few long pulls.

[dos0711]

I love not having one. My 68 CJ got the ignition wet in a flooded road and I creeped out with the starter...lol

[jwalls4x4]

Some situations, you do not want to have to worry about rolling backwards.

Or, you can swap in an AT and have a peddle for each foot...

[sharpxmen]

Or, you can swap in an AT and have a peddle for each foot...

i had a subaru that was fitted with a clutch brake valve (factory equipped) - when you had the brake pedal pressed and press the clutch it would hold the brake pressure in until you release the clutch - pretty neat feature, didn't have to worry of rolling backwards, i wonder if they are available as aftermarket upgrade.

[FourbangerYJ]

A hand throttle does about the same. Kinda like growing an extra foot. RE has them for about $30 or you can make your own with a bike shifter.

[Jeffy]

A hand throttle does about the same. Kinda like growing an extra foot. RE has them for about $30 or you can make your own with a bike shifter.

They do help a lot especially when you're not geared low enough.  I've had mine since '97.

[chardrc]

i had a subaru that was fitted with a clutch brake valve (factory equipped) - when you had the brake pedal pressed and press the clutch it would hold the brake pressure in until you release the clutch - pretty neat feature, didn't have to worry of rolling backwards, i wonder if they are available as aftermarket upgrade.

that would have been nice this weekend.. almost rolled bask into a tree which would have smashed my taillight (the new one non the less) i need to figure out how to connect my finger throttle to the throttle corectly.