Leaving the selector in neutral

[mjoekingz28]

I have seen this done before. Any thoughts on any positive or negative consequences of doing so?

 

[FunkyfullWidth]

I think you need to elaborate there bud.

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

What he say?????

 

[m.breen]

What selector?

 

[bulletpruf]

I have seen this done before. Any thoughts on any positive or negative consequences of doing so?

I think it's a great idea! It could damage your muffler bearings, but won't harm your flux capacitor.

 

[Marcm157]

I left my selector in neutral once. Probably the worst mistake of my life. Caused my essential framinizer to fall off...

 

[Mechanical Noise]

I have seen this done before. Any thoughts on any positive or negative consequences of doing so?

Just be sure to use the parking brake.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Seems to be a lack of power/throttle response with the selector in neutral. Generally these are negatives. When waiting on a train or at a red light it does allow me to remove my foot from the clutch in these cases it is positive

 

[jakemac]

I don't like people that leave their selectors in neutral.
It makes them seem weak and indecisive.
I prefer people that can make a decision and stick with it.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

I have seen this done before. Any thoughts on any positive or negative consequences of doing so?

there sure could be some negative consequences, but there could be a few positives also, depends how you look at it.

 

[redmed]

I think it's a great idea! It could damage your muffler bearings, but won't harm your flux capacitor.

If you leave your glove box open your muffler bearings will drip dry.

 

[Cruzomatic]

Leaving the selector in neutral is a bad, bad idea. I wouldn't do it. It may slip and flake out on you.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

The woman who cleaned my parents house for decades had a standard transmission for years and years. Then she and her husband got a new car, with an automatic. She was really proud and excited about the car. Parked the car in front of my parents house to clean. When she came out, the car was gone.

I was working at the grocery store that morning. Came home for lunch. My Mother told me about the cleaning lady's car missing. She and my Mother drove to find the cleaning lady's husband to see if he had picked the car up for some reason, but he hadn't. So the police were called.

Where she parked the car was on an every so slight incline that lead to the river that the house was on (now the smart goes know where this is going I bet). There were some short weeds growing at the end of the street. I thought I could see some tire tracks, but wasn't sure.

By this time my Dad was home, the police were there. I said to the officer, "I think the car is in the river." He said, "No. It isn't. It would get hung up before going in the river."

The fire chief lived up the street and saw the police at our house and walked done to see what was going on. I went back to work. My Dad said the fire chief called for "the boat" and the car was found about 25' out into the river, 50' to 75' down river. They pulled it out, dried it out, and it ran fine.

Upon pulling it out, they discovered the car that been left in gear ... just like a standard transmission!

So ... be careful leaving a car or truck in neutral. You never know what's going to happen. I wouldn't do it, unless I had a special reason to. The "parking brake" is nothing but a cable under tension. If the cable breaks while the parking break is set ... the car is going for a ride!

 

[Fedwrench]

Are we talking about a direction selector on a ratchet or the gear on a vehicle?

If talking about a ratchet, I see no positive advantage to do so. In fact I see leaving the selector in neutral as weakening the pawl gear spring because it would have constant pressure on it.

Too much eggnog?

 

[Buckgnarly]

I'm neutral on the subject........

 

[egnorant]

Neutral is to allow 2 things...no movement with the engine running and movement without the engine running. Need a little info about the situation to make a call on this.

Are you sitting at a light? Are you parked at the Mall? Are you pulling it onto a trailer? Are you pushing it over a cliff? Are we talking automatic or manual transmission?

Bruce

 

[ambenz]

Neutral on a manual trans, I do it all the time....however I do maintain my parking brake linkage and I turn my wheel into the curb as they taught us in drivers education class some 35 years ago.

 

[stikman56]

It's a great way to coast. My selector's been in neutral for a couple years now.

 

[Empty Pockets]

If you leave your glove box open your muffler bearings will drip dry.

I opted for the fuel injected ash trays on my car, along with the high rise hub caps, the muffler bearings dry quickly even if the glove box is closed.

 

[bulletpruf]

I opted for the fuel injected ash trays on my car, along with the high rise hub caps, the muffler bearings dry quickly even if the glove box is closed.

Not so fast, EP. I'm driving a 1968 VW Beetle. My muffler bearings only dry when I remove the radiator cap, notwithstanding glove box open or closed.

 

[drink]

Boy did this thread get my attention! I'm gonna give it the highest rating possible! Keep in mind a lever can really throw you.

 

[langss]

What was the question again???????????????

 

[Davefr]

Yes, always shift into neutral when you come to a stop. It save wear and tear on the throwout bearing.

 

[mjoekingz28]

Thanks Fedwrench! I was going thru someone's toolbox one day and picked up a 1/4" Armstrong ratchet. I ratcheted it in my fingers to feel the action and was impressed. It felt fine and defined-aka high quality and fragile. I had never knowingly picked up a high priced tool before. Basic Craftsmans, Husky, Stanley, dollar store ratchets........I immediately knew it was a good piece-and thus began my search for a tool truck socket wrench. I ended up really liking the MAC MR4C?for the fine tooth and short handle which I thought meant it would get into tight spaces and help prevent me from over-tightening fasteners-then I saw a pic of the MR5C? I think. It wasnt fine tooth and was an inch longer, but it looked superb. I got a business card from the MaC truck guy I saw at the bank, but he wouldnt return my calls. So, to fnd a locally available Made in UsA ratchet, I ended up wanting the Armstrong. Initially, after MAC ignored me, I wanted a Craftsman premium grade, but all Sears were out and they apparently discontinued them, so I check with Fastenal down the street and they can get me one.

Anyway,

When I went back to look at that guy's Armstrong in his toolbox, I felt the action and it wasnt engaging, so I hit the selector since I thought it was slipping, and it worked once again. Since then I have kind of wondered will keeping a ratchet's selector- not off or on, not cw or ccw, but right in the middle would somehow give the ratchet a high quality precise feel- or was it just indeed my first time handling top shelf tools?

 

[Ponchoguy]

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"

I will choose Freewill. Thanks Rush .

 

[Cruzomatic]

Well, it sounds like this thread ended up working out well for the OP. My post was spot on.

 

[popparoach]

Well, it sounds like this thread ended up working out well for the OP. My post was spot on.

agreed,I knew this would resolve itself so I kept my opinion out of it to allow him to reach the proper conclusion on his own.teach a man to fish and all.

 

[gearhead1]

My selector has safe, semi, and burst - there is no neutral.

 

[LumpyMusic]

Would there be an advantage to leaving the selector in HOT or GROUND?


Sgt Lumpy

 

[malibu101]

Leaving the selector in neutral? No way!

Pick some forward gears and hammer down.

 

[gte718p]

Not so fast, EP. I'm driving a 1968 VW Beetle. My muffler bearings only dry when I remove the radiator cap, notwithstanding glove box open or closed.

For the love of God, please check your blinker fluid when you refresh the muffler bearing. If you don't you are going to kill yourself and a bus load of nuns.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Not so fast, EP. I'm driving a 1968 VW Beetle. My muffler bearings only dry when I remove the radiator cap, notwithstanding glove box open or closed.

That's probably because of the German engineering, They can make diesel engines pass emission tests, as well.

 

[redwrench60]

My selector has safe, semi, and burst - there is no neutral.

THIS is the correct answer. (Extra points if you actually have a group therapy position on your selector)