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Emergency (starter failure) tow starting a gas or diesel engine with automatic trans
1990 and earlier.
Emergency (starter failure) tow starting a gasoline or diesel engine with automatic transmission. FYI: The secondary pump was deleted from ALL automatic transmissions in 1991. I strongly recommend using a tow strap for this operation. Even if you have towed before, be sure the person working with you understands exactly how to do this.. How To Properly Use a Tow Strap http://autorepair.about.com/od/roadsiderepairs/ss/tow-strap-howto.htm How To Tow Your Classic http://classiccars.about.com/od/maintenancetips/qt/towing.htm #1. Place the selector/gear shift lever in "N", remember to hold the brake pedal until the tow begins. #2. Turn the key into steering lock position #2. #3A. On older diesels with an idle speed adjuster knob, first turn the knob counter clockwise against the stop. #3B. On vehicles with the Stromberg carburetor, briefly turn the key to the start position and depress the accelerator pedal firmly to the floor once. #4. Begin towing vehicle up to speed. Warning / NOTES: * Begin trying to start at 19 MPH on a cold transmission, and 31 MPH on a warm transmission. * Towing over 35 MPH can burn out transmission components. * You have roughly 30-60 seconds after the engine starts cranking before the transmission must go back into "N" to cool off. #5. Place the selector/gear shift lever in "2", "L" or "S" to crank the engine over, be aware you have roughly 30-60 seconds after the engine starts cranking before the transmission must go back into "N" to cool off. Gasoline Warning / NOTE: Only touch the gasoline accelerator pedal when the engine is cranking over. Diesel NOTE: Stomp the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it there, until the engine starts... #6. Be prepared to immediately place the selector/gear shift lever back in "N", when the engine starts. Diesel NOTE: The engine needs to warm up / idle for a couple minutes before disconnecting and driving off. |
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