starting it with a
> screwdriver. Crawl under van and short the starter terminals. Worked
> fine. No so good, of course, when stalled in a mudhole,

so simple when you know about this, ...i had to do it myself several times,
30 seconds and you are off ??? it did happened especially, when the engine
was very hot.. but do make sure  that everything is in " neutral position
''.  yes, yes, yes,  I know i should have had installed a relay, for a few
dollars,  but never did !

pierre a. lachance
lac beauport, quebec