Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Roll start

RGPranin@aol.com wrote:

>
> On my trip back home in my recently purchased 73 220D manual, the
> starter acted as if it had zero current running to it, after I filled
> the tank up with #2 at Bakersfield. A guy who wanted the spot I was
> in came to help as he saw my dilemma. He had me drop it in second gear
> after pushing it 15-20 yards in a very busy gas station in front of
> bumper to bumper traffic. Started perfect, maybe even fired up on the
> first rotation. The guy said first gear is too much of a shock for
> the car, second is best. It reminded me of some of the easiest kick
> starts I have ever seen on a motorcycle.
>
> RichyV
> 220D
>
>
O yea, thats a given, at least after you try it once. Way too much
compression in 1'st. I use third gear on my hill. Max P.S. Nice picture
of Rose and her car. I think it would be cool if everyone could post a
picture so we can put faces with names. Max

>
>


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