[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Capecod 02/4S

I was just thinking, the engine probably will not turn over without pressing on the clutch pedal and I did read not to depress the clutch with the hydraulic unit disconnected from the transmission. I'm wondering if that little electronic gizmo under the AOS behind the flywheel senses the clutch position and it can be bypassed.

You can bypass it with a jumper at the clutch pedal. The object you are referring to is the crank position sensor, if you jumper that, the car will never start.