On Fri, 4 Nov 1994 L.S.Griffiths@physics.salford.ac.uk wrote:

> Thom,
> 
> I get that "clutch drag" problem in my FIAT when its been stood for
> a week or two. I don't think it's a problem, I reckon the gearbox
> oil goes real thick if you don't use it for a few days. Coz the clutch
> it engaged when you start it, the gears in the tranny are turning and
> "dragging" the final drive gears round a little. It goes away after
> a few minutes or so.
> 
> I always put the clutch down when I start the FIAT to give it a little
> more chance of starting.
> 
> Lee.
> L.S.Griffiths@Physics.Salford.ac.uk
>

i've got a '73 128 parked just outside the window that i am sitting next 
to. it's been about 4 months since i started it, maybe i'll do that this 
weekend.

but yes, i always do that too. i think it is the gearbox grease, at least 
it seems that untill i drive it enough to warm up the drivetrain a bit it 
is quite stiff to start, or roll.

ray

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