slipping the clutch

[Scott Johnson & Ellen McKay <scottandellen@onemain.com>]

Thanks again to the list,
I just added a spring to my throttle and I can start out in 1st gear and 
reverse without using the clutch and still get as smooth a start as I want.
Thanks a lot,
Scott Johnson

> --- Scott Hull <scott@m-cad.com> wrote:
> A stiffer throttle spring might
>  > help.

> 
> Ed Ang wrote:

> 
> Exactly! "snip"
> 
> I decided to add an additional spring to the throttle
> (to reduce the feedback gain). I bought a few springs
> in different length from OSH for a few bucks and tried
> them on the throttle pot. After a few trials, what a
> difference it made!
> 
> Now, I can start on 2nd gear smoothly. Starting from
> 3rd gear is smooth as silk. The reverse and the 1st.
> gear still take a little skill. But, it was a huge
> difference from before the mod. It was the best few
> bucks I have ever spent!
> 
> Ed Ang