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salazar44 · 10-21-2007, 02:12 PM

Is it possible to push start a powerglide? Just curious. I put in a new starter. It will start sometimes but others it grinds. Cant seem to get it to engage properly. So far my best luck is with no shims.

If I take it out for a drive right now I want to know I can get back home with a push start in worst possible scenario.

sick69 · 10-21-2007, 02:20 PM

I've heard of automatics being push started but you have to be going 40mph or so before it will work. I've never tried it though. Personally I don't think I would shut it off if I went out for a drive in this situation.

Frank

*LILRED66* · 10-21-2007, 09:10 PM

Pulling or pushing an automatic is not adviseable. I believe the grinding is a result of a maligned starter or incorrect flywheel/starter gear. I would verify both and avoid pull/push starting your Powerglide.

Tony Smith
4-5-6 Chevy Trucks

salazar44 · 10-21-2007, 09:19 PM

Thanks guys. I found the culprit. It was a stripped starter bolt. It was threading only onto the starter but not the block. After a buddy turned the key I can see the starter tweaking too much and getting jammed thus just making a clicking sound. Or at times it would just turn the engine about 1/2 turn and stop.

So after dropping the starter for the millionth time I finally noticed the bad threading. Bought a new bolt and has now started about 10 times in a row with no issues.

hewlett2002000 · 10-21-2007, 09:47 PM

just so you know i have push started a glide. i dont think its too good for it but yes it will work. only auto tranny ive seen that will. at least easily.
John

**ChiefRocka** · 10-21-2007, 09:58 PM

I used to push start my 64 Impala all the time.....Actually, I would drive to about 40, then shut it off, turn the ignition back on, and drop it in drive...fired right up. Really trip out my buddys.

The reason this happens, is that the powerglides have a rear pump as well (spun by the output shaft)....so there is always tranny fluid pressure......no harm would be done to the tranny....In fact, they could towed without disconnecting the driveline, due to the fact that the tranny is being lubed.

As far as tranny damage....you would get the same wear as you would when you manually downshift the tranny into low-range.....We always did that to sound off the 12" glasspacks !!!!

RRRRRRRR....bara arara arar a ararara !!!!!

10-21-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Push starting a powerglide Is it possible to push start a powerglide? Just curious. I put in a new starter. It will start sometimes but others it grinds. Cant seem to get it to engage properly. So far my best luck is with no shims. If I take it out for a drive right now I want to know I can get back home with a push start in worst possible scenario. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

10-21-2007, 02:20 PM	#2
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Push starting a powerglide I've heard of automatics being push started but you have to be going 40mph or so before it will work. I've never tried it though. Personally I don't think I would shut it off if I went out for a drive in this situation. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-21-2007, 09:10 PM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Push starting a powerglide Pulling or pushing an automatic is not adviseable. I believe the grinding is a result of a maligned starter or incorrect flywheel/starter gear. I would verify both and avoid pull/push starting your Powerglide. Tony Smith 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks

10-21-2007, 09:19 PM	#4
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Push starting a powerglide Thanks guys. I found the culprit. It was a stripped starter bolt. It was threading only onto the starter but not the block. After a buddy turned the key I can see the starter tweaking too much and getting jammed thus just making a clicking sound. Or at times it would just turn the engine about 1/2 turn and stop. So after dropping the starter for the millionth time I finally noticed the bad threading. Bought a new bolt and has now started about 10 times in a row with no issues. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

10-21-2007, 09:47 PM	#5
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Push starting a powerglide just so you know i have push started a glide. i dont think its too good for it but yes it will work. only auto tranny ive seen that will. at least easily. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

10-21-2007, 09:58 PM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Push starting a powerglide I used to push start my 64 Impala all the time.....Actually, I would drive to about 40, then shut it off, turn the ignition back on, and drop it in drive...fired right up. Really trip out my buddys. The reason this happens, is that the powerglides have a rear pump as well (spun by the output shaft)....so there is always tranny fluid pressure......no harm would be done to the tranny....In fact, they could towed without disconnecting the driveline, due to the fact that the tranny is being lubed. As far as tranny damage....you would get the same wear as you would when you manually downshift the tranny into low-range.....We always did that to sound off the 12" glasspacks !!!! RRRRRRRR....bara arara arar a ararara !!!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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