Have you ever tried to push-start your autostick?

[bhartwell59]

Well, I'll be! Never thought this was possible.

Thanks for the update... and very interesting info.

[tmea]

Aside from requiring a little more speed, not any different than push starting a manual shift IMO. It is an interesting dynamic when you consider that the ATF pump takes no part in the process since it isn't spinning enough to do anything. Has to be just the fluid coupling inside the torque converter. When the engine starts then the ATF pump becomes the driving force. I think that is what is happening anyway.

Tom

[sb001]

Awesome!!!

[68autobug]

Hi Tom,
So, do You think You could push it on flat ground/road to start it or You need a slight hill...??


I haven't tried it as yet... keep forgetting....


LEE

[tmea]

A couple of guys pushing could probably do it. I didn't try doing it below 10 mph. Maybe someone could give it a try to see the lowest speed the TC would turn the engine over.