My stupid mistake live and learn

[jjlett69]

Originally Posted by 100%Chevy

I've done WAY worse many times!
One time my truck would'nt start.I hit the key and it clicked.
I knew it was a loose battery terminal,so I got out opened the hood and with my hand I twisted the pos terminal.We've all done this,right?
Well the click I'd heard when it wouldn't start was the solenoid putting the starter pinion into the flywheel where it was stuck.
The truck was also in first gear!
When I twisted the cable,it started cranking! And took off! With me on the front of the radiator support.
After about 50',I got the cable off the battery and it stopped.
If I'd left the key on,it would have been way worse!
Mike.

That my friend is a great gearhead story! Totally made my morning at work!