Re: OMG, not ANOTHER one?! (yes, there IS a way!)

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: What was funnier was seeing people used to being able to push start an 
auto (late '60s/early '70s) not be able to do it with their new car when 
they ran the battery down!


From: oconner_us@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: OMG, not ANOTHER one?! (yes, there IS a way!)
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On May 23, 2005 Frank Swygert wrote:



> You can also push start a pre 66 with the pump in the rear. DO NOT TOW 
> START though. When the engine catches it surges forward because of the 
> auto trans. Push it with another vehicle or get it going down a hill! 
> Forget trying to push by hand -- has to reach around 25-30 mph before 
> trans fluid is circulating enough (might be as high as 35 mph).


The owners manual for my 66 american says 25 mph. I have started it  at 15 
mph numerous times, however it WILL NOT start any lower than 15. I have 
tried to start it at 14 or lower and no go, but once it hits 15 it will pop 
right over. It's amazing how many people have seen me pushing my car to 
start it and just stood back and watched as they told me you can't 
coast/push start an auto....and then their jaw drops to the ground when it 
starts.

Jamie Smith
Spokane, WA
oconner51@xxxxxxxxxxx
1966 Rambler American 220 Station Wagon
1966 Rambler Classic 770 Two Door Hardtop
1966 Jeep Wagoneer (For Sale)
1977 GMC Sierra 3/4 ton Pickup

1986 AMC Eagle Station Wagon