My Father Was moving the rodeo the other day. He let the car roll back off the driveway then tried to put it in first gear,(manual trans). As he did this he stalled the engine because he couldn't depress the clutch properly (his left side is currenlty not at full strength) at the same time while shifting it into first, it jerked then died.

After numerous attempts we canot restart the car after this happened. (there were no problems before this incident happend)Engine lighs come on, but no start. Any ideas what might be the problem, after just stalling the engine?

thanks for any help


--UPDATE
Well tow truck guy, popped the clutch and it started right up. But when i turn it off, it won't start. Starter probably?

My guess is weak battery.

CHECK THE NEUTRAL CLUTCH SW UNDER THE DASH , IF IT GOT KNOCKED LOOSE IT WONT CRANK OVER , IS THIS A 4CYL OR V6, AND WHAT YEAR IS YOUR TRUCK.. JERRY

Does the motor turn over when it is cranked?

I had a similar situation happen to me, and I think it ended up being a bent valve. Ever since my vehicle rolled back in gear, I have a "misfire". So far the fueling system has been eliminated, which only leaves either the head (valves??) or the piston rings that has collapsed.