A letter to a mother

Dear mom,

                When I was a baby and took my first steps you told me to be safe and held my hand as I figured out how to put one foot in front of the other.

                At age six when I got my first bike for Christmas all I wanted to do was ride it, but you told me to be safe, so I put on my helmet and watched out for traffic.

                When I got my first pair of roller blades I headed out to skate with my friends.  You told me to be safe again and I put on my helmet, elbow, and knee pads before I skated off.

                A few years later when dad brought home an old busted dirt bike I was ecstatic. Dad and I spend many weeks rebuilding it and getting it to run right. Finally when we had it running perfect I jump on and started to take off when you called out from the deck. The same words I have heard before but always seem to forget until I hear them from you. “Be safe” you said, so I hoped down and grabbed my motorcycle helmet.

                My sixteenth birthday came around and you gave me a set of shinny new keys to an older looking car. You wouldn’t let me drive it for the first couple days because it had snowed. But once the roads were clear I was ready to go. Before I left the house you had some more words of caution “be safe”. These words stuck with me as I got into the driver seat and buckled the seat belt and adjusted the mirrors.

                When I was eighteen and started bringing girls around you still shared those two words with me behind my girlfriends back. “Be safe” you would say and I knew just what you meant.

                After college I moved out with my future wife. You gave me a big hug and told me you would miss me. You said to take care of myself and I could always visit. Before I pulled out of the drive way with the last of my stuff loaded into the truck you told me one last time to be safe.

                Years later when I came home to visit for the holidays you met me at the door with a hug and a smile. You wrapped your arms around my waist and stopped with your hand on the bulge on my left hip. You looked up at me and asked why I carried a pistol with me. I looked into your eyes with a smile and said, “Just being safe like you always told me.”

For Freedom, For America

If there is one thing i know about being an american its that we should stand up for what we believe in. no matter what side of the fence you are on about guns please do not let this happen, our founding fathers gave us this right, don't let them take it away. even if you hate firearms that doesn't mean we all have to give them up. and its not just about guns, if they take this away from us whats next. to me its sad that this is the government the people voted for. please read and share. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States reversed policy on Wednesday and said it would back launching talks on a treaty to regulate arms sales as long as the talks operated by consensus, a stance critics said gave every nation a veto.

The decision, announced in a statement released by the U.S. State Department, overturns the position of former President George W. Bush's administration, which had opposed such a treaty on the grounds that national controls were better.

On Wednesday Obama Took the First Major Step in a Plan to Ban All Firearms in the United States . The Obama administration intends to force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for US citizens through the signing of international treaties with foreign nations. By signing international treaties on gun control, the Obama administration can use the US State Department to bypass the normal legislative process in Congress. Once the US Government signs these international treaties, all US citizens will be subject to those gun laws created by foreign governments. These are laws that have been developed and promoted by organizations such as the United Nations and individuals such as George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The laws are designed and intended to lead to the complete ban and confiscation of all firearms.

The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of gun control that will inflict major damage to our 2nd Amendment before US citizens even understand what has happened. Obama can appear before the public and tell them that he does not intend to pursue any legislation (in the United States) that will lead to new gun control laws, while cloaked in secrecy, his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is committing the US to international treaties and foreign gun control laws. Does that mean
Obama is telling the truth? What it means is that there will be no publicized gun control debates in the media or votes in Congress. We will wake up one morning and find that the United States has signed a treaty that prohibits firearm and ammunition manufacturers from selling to the public. We will wake up another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that prohibits any transfer of firearm ownership. And then, we will wake up yet another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that requires US citizens to deliver any firearm they own to the local government collection and destruction center or face imprisonment.

This is not a joke nor a false warning. As sure as government health care will be forced on us by the Obama administration through whatever means necessary, so will gun control.

Please forward this message to others who may be concerned about the direction in which our country is headed."

We are being led like a lamb to the slaughter (Socialism/Dictatorship).

Get out and do it

Nuff said lol

Really Facebook?

Is it just me or is Facebook getting ridiculous? Why the fuck would any normal person pay $7 to promote a post? I just don't understand what the deal is, you follow your friends and expect to see all their post about their cats and what they had for breakfast, but we shouldn't have to pay for everyone following us to view it. Nor should I have to look at all these fucking adds that pop up in my new feed. Put adds on the side bars and don't force pages on me to like. If I want to like a page I will go find it or my friends will share it if it is anything worth following. Its just like every other great thing out there. Something takes off then the corporations ruin it...... That's it for now I just I need more coffee. Have a great day

THE BUG OUT VEHICLE 2: ACQUIRING A NEW BOV ON THE RUN

Close your eyes for a moment (after reading this) and think about the apocalypse. Think about all the supplies you have gathered and all the plans you have made. You have your nice bug out bag, ten years worth of M.R.E.s, enough weapons and ammo to make Ted Nugent jealous, and an escape route up into the mountains where a cave awaits you and your family. Now think about your form of transportation, your bug out vehicle if you will, is it up for the journey? Maybe? How far will it go when you are driving like a mad man trying to flee the city? Will the motor or transmission blow after a couple full throttle take offs while fleeing from a horde of shambling zombies?  Maybe not? Well read on.

So let’s see. You made it out of the city with your whole checklist of survival gear and family, and you even remembered to grab your mother-in-law on the way to the mountains. Everything is going great until your BOV decides to puke its oily metal guts all over the highway half way to your destination. What would you do then? Hoof it? But its three hundred miles to the cave and mother has a bum hip. Try to fix your BOV? You do have some mechanical experience, but face it the motor is toast. Acquirer a need ride? But you have been on the road for weeks and every vehicle in sight won’t start. Fear not that’s why I’m here.

First things first, don’t brush off your blown and busted BOV. There are many useful things you will want to grab off of it. One major item would be the battery. Your cars battery will be freshly topped off from your journey up until this point so it will come in handy for jumping the next vehicle. Don’t forget the fuel either, some vehicles you may come across could quit possibly have run out of fuel and left while others could have been drained by someone passing by. Also don’t over look the tires, spare tires, jacks, and lug wrenches. They will come in handy if you are lucky to find a car or truck close to what you have that was left behind because of a flat. There is also no shame in riding on two or more spare tires when the SHTF.

In the height of the panic the follows whatever apocalyptic scenario you find yourself in, cars will be left on the road either stuck in gridlock or because they ran out of fuel. Some may have even been left with the doors open or lights on draining the battery completely. This is where the battery you lifted off you old BOV will come in handy. There are only so many different types of batteries on the market so luck may be in your favor and you may be able to just swap the new one in. If you can not swap out the old battery, jumper cables will work, just like jumping off a car with another car hook the two batteries together. Remember the battery will only have a set amount of life since it won’t have an alternator to keep it charged up while you attempt to start the dead vehicle. If the battery starts getting low while cranking you can stop and wait awhile, if the charge hasn’t dropped to low most times the voltage will climb back up after a few minutes and you can try again. This wont work for long so make you’re the new BOV is ready to go and doesn’t need much other work.

Now that we have the battery either hooked up or replaced, you will need to focus on the ignition system. Now I have seen lots of movies where a car thief just reaches under the dash and pulls a handful of wires down, cuts two wires and off they go. That’s not the case in real life. All ignition-wiring systems are tightly bundled together and tucked far under the dash and are rather hard to reach. Cutting the wires for the starter solenoid may turn the motor over but won’t send power to the rest of the systems that make the car work. I would stay away from trying to “hot wire” something unless you know exactly what you are doing for that model car. If luck smiles upon you and the keys were left inside then that’s great! If not that’s ok too. Try to find an older vehicle that dose not require a coded or micro chipped key. Several trucks and cars have an ignition that consists of a key tumbler and switch. These are very easy to get around. The key tumbler is the only thing that safeguards the vehicle from behind started without a key. Using a hammer and screw driver or some sort of puller most key tumblers will fall out with a little elbow grease leaving a slot where a screw driver can be inserted and turned like a normal key. This will power up the vehicles system and will start the motor. Keep In mind there may still be a steering column lock to deal with, grab hold of the wheel and turn like hell and you car break the lock, allowing the wheel to turn free.

Before you start trying to crank the engine on your new ride you should check out its fuel system. Cars and trucks that have set for a while may need to have their fuel system primed. With a limited supply of battery you will need to get the engine running with as little cranking as possible.  Now most vehicles with electric fuel pumps will prime themselves once the key is turned on but older vehicles (gas and diesel) may need some extra help. Especially the ones that ran completely out of fuel when abandoned.

One of the fastest ways to prime a fuel system is with a can of ether or starting fluid. This highly explosive aerosol can be used on both gas and diesel. A quick two to three second spray right into the air intake system, after the air filter, will help get things going. Once you spray it crank the engine over and don’t wait too long or the fumes will dissipate. Hopefully you can get the engine to run long enough for it to prime the fuel system off a shot of ether or two, if not keep trying. Be careful, ether has its dangers and too much sprayed at on time can damage an engine.

If you don’t have a can of ether a rag soaked in gas held over the intake works well. On vehicles that run carburetors, I quick splash of gas down the carb straight into the plenum will help get the motor running.

Diesels are a little different to get running. They love ether and a rag soaked in gas, but sometimes they need a lot more. Diesels that don’t have an electric lift pump most likely will need to have the air bleed out of their fuel systems manually. Larger trucks may have a hand pump close to the first fuel filter (the one with the clear bowl on the bottom of it). Pump until it gets tight then try the motor. If you are still having trouble getting the engine to catch the next thing to try would be to crack open the injector line fittings. The injector lines will be the hard metal lines that run from a pump close to the front of the engine and run straight into the head. With a wrench loosen the lines at the head, but don’t take them all the way off. Crank the engine and watch the lines, one will start spitting fuel then another then another. Tighten down each line’s fitting when it starts spitting. Once most of the lines have fuel in them and are tightened down the engine should go ahead and run, flushing out the rest.

I hope this post will help someone down the road one day. Remember these tips are for reference only and are not a complete guide. Do your research and learn how to work on your particular model of vehicle, especially before the SHTF. Also one last thing, please don’t use my tips for acquiring a BOV in times of duress to steal someone’s car or truck. If you do I can’t help you or take responsibility for your dumb actions and I hope they shoot your ass. Have a nice day

LAR Grizzly .45 mag.

For your viewing pleasure me shooting a friends LAR grizzly .45 mag. Damn thing had a hell of a kick and startled everyone at the range the first time it went off. enjoy.

THE BUG OUT VEHICLE (BOV) MODS AND MORE

                       

           

            One of the most critical and often overlooked parts of any preppers/survivalists bug out plan is the Bug Out Vehicle or B.O.V. The BOV is any vehicle that will be your primary means of transportation during a time of crisis. This vehicle can be anything from a daily driver to a monster truck made just for the zombie apocalypse. Most people will prefer a large 4x4 to a small car or van. But many cant afford to have a dedicated BOV and will have to make do with what they have, and that’s ok. As long as it gets your group and gear to where you are heading then it’s doing its job. For those of us that have a daily driver car and would like to have a dedicated BOV there are so many options out there. Everything from a nice new rig down to a $500 beater can be made into a BOV.

            Choosing a BOV really comes down to what you can afford and what your preferences are. 4x4s are great for off roading but will cost most than the same model truck in 4x2 (two wheel drive).  How much off roading are you planning on doing to reach you safe area? Will you be blazing a trail through the woods to reach a remote cabin you built? Or can you reach your destination via the highway or paved back roads? These are all questions to consider when looking for a BOV. Also you should plan on how many people and how much gear you will be carrying, no need to buy a two seater little truck when you have six family members and their gear to load up.

            Once you have a BOV that will work for you there are some modifications you may want to conceder. For this I’m going to assume most people will be heading for the hills off the beaten path when the shit hits the fan and will have some kind of truck or SUV. But all these mods will serve you well in the city.

           

First up is lighting. Sometimes the two little factory lights up front just wont do. To remedy this problem there are many after market lights and light bars to choose from. You don’t have to go out and buy the most expensive lights you can find. There are many low cost light systems available at Wal-Mart or online. One thing I have noticed is most lights no matter the cost or brand use the same bulbs, so you are really just spending extra money for the housing and a brand name and receiving the same amount of output.

            Extra lights are very easy to install, most will come with the hardware and have instructions that are easy to follow. Just pick out a place for them and mount up. You will have to run a few wires, one to the battery positive with a fuse, the other to ground. Don’t forget the switch on the positive wire to operate them. Again these are very simple. Just splice the switch inline with the positive wire, figure out where you want it and your done.

            Another fun thing to have is a winch. These come in all types and sizes. You will need to find one that is rated to pull the gross vehicle weight of your BOV. Now these can be rather expensive so remember there is no shame in buying used or shopping around. A few things to conceder when buying used it to thoroughly inspect the winch. If possible have the seller hook it up and run it for you to make sure all switches and motors are working correctly. Also take a look at the cable, some kinks and bends are ok, but beware of any frayed strands in the cable. If you find some don’t fret this can be repaired. If the broken strands are close to the beginning of the cable (the end with the hook) you can cut off that part and with some cheap hardware from a locale home improvement store reattach the hooking device. You will lose whatever length you cut off of course but there should be plenty of cable left. Now it the cable is completely messed up you can pick a new one up at your locale hardware store, which will be cheaper that ordering one from the manufacture, make sure to get the same size cable that came with the winch.

            Installing one of these bad boys is a little more complicated. If you are ordering a new one it should come with all the hardware and instructions to make installation less painless. If you get one that’s used with no hardware, I quick search online at the winches website or car and truck forums will be able to point you in the right direction for what you will need to purchase.

            Power inverters are something I think everyone should have on their BOV. These are relatively cheap and can be found at any locale electronic store. They come in many different configurations and sizes, from single outlet to multi outlet. Almost all inverters just plug into a cigarette lighter port. Id prefer a larger one with several outlets so be able to run all your handheld electronic devices, cooler, coffee pot, or whatever (you know the important stuff).

            Now that you have all your extra lights and winch installed I would recommend looking into a high output alternator and a good deep cycle battery. These can be pricey and depending on you vehicle can be a pain to install, but the payoff is worth it. All the lights, winches and beer coolers running on your BOV will put a strain on the starting and charging systems. Just think of it as insurance, you wouldn’t want to be stranded with a dead battery.

            Other areas of your BOV to look at modifying would be the tires and suspension. A set of good off road tires will go along way and save your butt where to pavement ends. With tires and other rubber products going up in price in recent years do your homework. Shop around town, call stores and look online for the best deals. Don’t over look used tire stores. They often have decent tires that someone traded in for something else (just check them for nails and dry rot before buying). Word to the wise, off road tires or mud tires will not last as long as regular tires if you plan on using your daily driver as a BOV. They wear very fast on the highway and depending on the tread type will made all sort of noise on pavement. With the expense and longevity (or lack there of) id recommend putting a good used or cheap set on a dedicated BOV and keep it off the high as much as possible (just my two cents).

            Suspension components are second to tires. I not going to tell you to go out and buy a 12in skyjacker kit with a 6in body lift, those are nice but too costly for my taste. A good set of stock size off road shocks will do fine in most cases. Just enough to help the vehicle perform well when the pavement runs out and you wont have to buy a bunch of other expensive parts to make them fit and work properly. Pricing depends on the brand and vehicle. I would have to say not to buy used shocks because its hard to tell if they are good or not when not installed on a vehicle unless you really know what you are looking for (I have a hard time telling so…. Yeah)

            As for the rest of the suspension, if its not broken leave it along. If you drive your BOV a lot and it feels sloppy in turns a good rubber bushing set will go along way. sway bar bushings, sway bar end links, upper and lower control arm bushings will really bring and old truck back to life (suspension wise). These don’t cost too much and some are easy to replace, but the control arm bushing are what will hurt your pocketbook. They are not easy to install, id recommend a professional mechanic replace them.

            One last thing. A good brush guard is not a most have but it wont hurt either (plus they look cool as hell). The benefits to one of these is pretty obvious, they will keep the front of your BOV safe from most of the things you may run into off the beaten path. Brush, tree limbs, deer, and zombies will all be push aside while saving your head lights and radiator from damage. They are often easy to find used for whatever vehicle you drive and are relatively easy to install.

            

Carry permit class

                                              

            So recently my wife and I finally signed up for a local conceal carry class. We have been talking about doing this for a year or two but I just couldn’t see spending the cash for the permit itself. The class was no problem at $65 a person, but add that to the bribe you have to pay the state ($115) and that’s what got me. I know that doesn’t sound like much but sometimes I just have problems dropping money on things I want when there are things I need.

            Well the stars aligned and the money was there so we took a class. I decided to go with a nice store in the next county over that had a sweet indoor range. Everywhere in town had outdoor ranges and damn it has been a hot summer. So for the same price why wouldn't I.

The class was such a joke. Don’t get me wrong the instructor and facility were excellent, but the material and test were so easy I don’t know why everyone doesn’t get a carry permit. There are people out in this world I hope wont but come on if you are a law-biding citizen and want to carry a gun without getting arrested why not.

            Other than the video made by the state troopers we had to watch everything else was just ask the instructor “what if” questions and him going over the test before he passed it out. I would have to agree with the instructor when he said the state really didn’t set the bar very high to get a permit.

            The written test was unbearably easy. Where should you store you gun? A. In your child’s toy chest. B. On the kitchen table. C. In a safe place. D. On the floor. Really? All 50 questions where like that.

            There were some strange people in our class that made my wife and I a little uncomfortable. We had the little Asian guy in the back row asking if he can carry on any school and college campus… no Mr. Virginia tech no. Then the two dudes that worked together that asking if they could take pictures of each other during the shoot part of the class. They wanted to blow up the pictures and use them to threaten their coworkers. Damn people take a hint please.

            The range portion of the class was the fun part of course. Shooting fifty rounds at 3, 9, and 15 yards. You only had to get 2/3 of the shots in the human silhouette to pass. So as long as you got all the rounds on target at the first two distances you could miss all of them at 45ft. Both of us got all of ours on target with my wife shooting the target man in the armpit but hey it still counted.

            Once the class was done it was off to the DMV. Two hours in line and a hefty fee was all we had to do there. Afterwards we had to call a number to register for finger printing. We were able to get an appointment the same day and zipped on over. And that was it, all over but the waiting. Everyone said 4 weeks was the minimum wait time with it taking up to 3 months, so I was shocked as hell when two weeks later the damn thing showed up at my door. My wife was pissed hers didn’t come but was happy when it showed up the next day.

 Now if they are anything like a drivers license, the day and month on the expiration date is also the day it was printed. So if I go off that it only took a week to be approved and another week for them to mail it to me (Damn pencil pushing bureaucrats). My best guess why it only took two weeks is because I had a very extensive background check to work where I’m at now so maybe that helped push it through, I don’t know but hey I’m not complaining.

             

WTF Chick Fil A

Ok... can i not eat a Chick-fil-a sandwich without being a gay hater or bigot? i mean come on, they make a damn good chicken meal. McDonalds chicken sandwiches are just garbage, and Burger King's are laughable. I wouldn't care if they slaughtered each chicken in the back room during a satanic ritual while burning kittens and kicking puppies. Its still the best sandwich out there! And since when did we live in a third world arab country where you can't say what you want. people get their damn heads cut off on al jazeera with dull spoons for saying less than what the chick fil a prez said. now im not pro this or pro that when it comes to gay marriage, i could care  less, do what you want. im just gonna eat some chick fil a and not read too deep into it. om mom mom mom

Emergency car repairs in the SHTF

                Well I thought I’d write up a post about what I know to help the prepper community. I’m not ex military or a professional survivalist but I am an ASE certified mechanic and make my living turning wrenches. Often in my job (maybe two to three times a week) I’m forces to go on service calls after broken down vehicles in our fleet. Drivers usually give a vague description over the radio of what is wrong with their vehicle and I have to decipher what I will need to take with me. Now I can’t carry everything with me (that’s what the shop and parts room are for) I do carry a few tools and a handful of parts that may be used. Several times I have been out and the problem is not what the driver described (that’s why they are drivers not mechanics) and I have to rig and fix the best I can with what I have.

                So here I will tell you some common problems and how to fix them enough to get you down the road or across town. One thing to mention is that these are not permanent fixes! Do not do these to your car or truck and think everything is good to go for another 100,000 miles. These fixes are not just internet rumor either; I have uses each of these to get a vehicle back to the shop for repair. Sometimes it is just a few miles up the road I have to travel, but more often than not I have to get the vehicle in from way out in the country. These tips and tricks will help you get going again in a SHTF or TEOTWAWKI scenario. WARNING SOME OF THESE ARE DANGEROUS AND WILL KILL YOU IF NOT DONE SAFELLY PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING BEFORE ATTEMPING.

                First up is coolant problems. Blown hoses, loss of water, etc. Blown hoses can be fixed easy with tape (as long as they are not completely torn up, then you have to use lots of tape). 

First thing you would want to do is use electrical tape not duct tape. Duct will not stick if there is any wetness on the hose and coolant itself is kind of slimy even after you wipe it off. You will want to wrap the hose as best you can and as many times you can. Once you get it sealed pretty well and you have coolant back in the system the next thing is to loosen the radiator cap, this will keep the system from building up pressure and blowing your repair off. It won’t over heat with the cap off but it will steam something to keep in mind.

                If the hose happens to be a heater hose (two hoses that come from the motor to the firewall together) these don’t need to be repair, they can be rerouted. You will need to remove the good hose from the firewall and run it to where the busted one comes out of the block. This will bypass the heater core so you won’t have heat but the motor will still hold water and you can drive on.  Some cars and trucks have heater control valves that cut the flow of water off to the heater core. You can use these to block the water from reaching the busted hose, keeping the water in the motor where it should be.

                Once you have repaired or rerouted your hoses you will need to refill the coolant you lost. Naturally a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze is what you want (may differ in extreme hot or cold climate) but if you don’t have any antifreeze with you water by itself is ok even in cold weather as long as you keep the motor running and warm it won’t freeze.

                Starter problems are the next big thing. Starters have a habit of not working when you need them. The most likely problem with one not turning over is that the brushes are seized up. A simple tap with a hammer, knife handle, or in one case a big rock, will knock the brushes lose for a few more starts. Something you have to beat the shit out of them but try not to do much damage. I have seen some start for months after tapping with a hammer before it finally stopped working.

                The second problem is a bad starter relay. The relay is located on top or side of the starter itself. When this goes you will need to cross it out. Locate the large wire (most likely the red one) that runs straight from the battery and a smaller one sometimes purple (it will be much smaller, don’t confuse with the ground that is the same size as the power cable) using a screw driver or knife blade to make contact between these two will cause the starter to turn. Make sure the key is on before doing this or you will just be turning the engine over and not starting it. There will be some sparks so don’t be afraid, you will not be electrocuted.

                Alternators are next. There is not much to do when one stops charging, especially on newer vehicles that have electronic controls everywhere. Older cars and trucks with mechanical fuel pumps and few electrics can run for a long time on just battery power. One thing to keep in mind is to cut off everything you can that uses power, lights, radio, windows ECT. This will reduce the draw on the batteries and keep the engine running for a while longer, hopefully to safety or somewhere to get another vehicle.

                Once you find a new car in the SHTF scenario most likely the batteries will be dead. Manual transmissions can be bump started by placing the shifter in first or second with the key on and pushing the car to some speed and releasing the clutch. There will need to be some charge in the batteries to get the car running and the alternator charging, 9.5v is enough to energize the alternator to make it charge but not enough to start the motor. (Note alternators are not generator, generators can make power from nothing, alternators need some power to energize it to start creating power) so if the batteries have nothing you can use the one from your other car to help energize the alternator after bump starting.

                Last topic I want to touch on is transmissions. For and automatic trans there is not much you can do for it if it goes out. Something simple like a buster shifter linkage is easy to deal with. If you find yourself with this problem, you will need to find the shifter linkage on the side of the trans, here you can either repair the cable or move it by hand. 

The car will need to be running and the park brake applied to do this (WARNING KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING BEFORE YOU TRY THIS, OR HAVE SOMEONE HOLD THE BRAKES FOR YOU OR BLOCK THE WHEELS, IF NOT YOU WILL GET RAN THE FUCK OVER!!!) once you locate the shifting lever take note what gear it was in when it broke. Let’s say it messed up in park, that means the lever will already be in the park position, just like the shifter inside move it (easy click) down for reverse, neutral, drive ECT. Just remember to put it back when you stop, the car will not start if you leave it in drive and shut it off.

                Manual transmissions are little better to mess with, shifting can be done inside the car on some models if the shifter handles messes up. But I want to talk about blown clutches. These are not the end of the world in an end of the world scenario. 

                If you find yourself with a busted clutch fear not I can help. Most times when one slips and tears up you can still get it going. First you will need to get the car rolling some with the motor running let the clutch out and drive on. This works most times since taking off from a stop is the hardest on clutch. Once you are moving there is less stress on the clutch and most times it will hold. One thing to learn before the world ends is how to shift without a clutch. Most if not all semi truck drivers shift this way, less wear and tear on the clutch. Once you get the car rolling and the clutch engaged, shifting without it will help you get that last several miles (or days) out if it so you can get to safety.

                Shifting up all you need to do is get the engine rpm up while driving, let off gas, and pull the shifter out of that gear, next before the rmp drops to low slide it into the next gear.  Don’t force anything. I find it easiest once you get it out of the first gear, is to hold the shifter up against the next one (don’t grind it) until the rpms drop and match inside the trans and it will fall right into that gear.

                Shifting down is a little harder and needs more practice than up shifting. From high gear, let off gas while holding the shifter (putting pressure on it like you are pulling it out of gear) the shifter should fall out of that gear. Once in neutral rev the engine up to raise the rmps in the trans while holding the shifter up to the next lower gear. Do this right and it will grab the lower gear.

                That’s it for now if you have any questions or topics you want me to try and help you with leave a comment and I will do my best. Thanks