Re: trivia question

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From: Bill Hery
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 1985 02:41

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> > Why do cars have clutches?
> > 
> > Because, the engine has to keep running while the car starts from a stop.
> 
> Correct!  Gasoline and Diesel engines have zero starting torque.

Not a correct answer to the original question, which asked for the
reason NOT INCLUDING SHIFTING GEARS.  This solution seems to refer
to the need to shift into neutral for starting.  Can the original
poster respond with the correct answer (assuming that this isn't it)

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Subject: Re: trivia question
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