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I agree its the ground.My 65 dosent have any N switch as it a 4 speed factory.I start in with clutch in and have been for 44 years.Never had a thrust bearing problem.My wire goes to ground.Newer autos have the N in the NR switch on the trans.Middle wire is ground.Almost every new car with manual has a N switch on the clutch.I guess someone better tell the engineers they are screwed up and ruining engines that go 200K or more.Rocky



Hate to mention is here, since it's a Mopar forum but ya many cars, including their thrust bearing, go the distance with the clutch pedal depressed for starting.
Had 88 Mustang with 380,000kms. The body rusted before the engine shown any signs of wear.
Out in the driveway today is a 2006 International Harvester Dt466. It's seen 600,000kms of starting with the pedal to the floor. The spring pressure from it's clutch has worn out more linkage parts than tires and it's oil pressure is still 40psi hot, just like new.