Can I push start my truck? - Diesel Forum

BCbinders · 11-24-2005, 02:33 PM

Just thinking about all my starting problems, what if I got my truck on a good hill and got some good speed and then let out the clutch in say 2nd or 3rd? Would that get me started? I can't even get my truck to turn over to test for air. BUt if my thinking is correct, if I got going good enough I could pull the fuel to the truck and start it and just drive to the gas station.

I probally won't do this as I am the only one home, but still I would like input on this [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] thank you.

Luke

soulpatchfr · 11-24-2005, 02:37 PM

don't think it'll work without fuel, but in the future (say your starter dies) it'll work fine with a manual tranny.

BCbinders · 11-24-2005, 02:40 PM

Thank you [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I was thinkign that was a pipe dream [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

cdnsarguy · 11-24-2005, 02:43 PM

It usually will not take to many rotations of the engine to start them dropping the clutch on a hill.......BUT you do not have the fuel at the filter header/injector pump yet. Try plugging in the block heater 2-3 hours and using some WD40 sprayed in the intake when cranking.......

BuilderBob · 11-24-2005, 03:16 PM

Mine will just skid the tires, unless in 4 wheel, although I have not tried much above 12 MPH, in 4x it will start!

farmerbrock · 11-28-2005, 11:34 AM

Same as mine. If it isn't in 4-wheel, it just jumps around. Also I have never actually been able to start it rolling down a hill, I had someone pull me.

Brock

Mr_Roboto · 12-01-2005, 04:51 PM

I once push started a loaded F-350 flatbed by hand. It isn't something I recommend. And I was maybe 19 at the time. It ran just long enough to die on the highway on ramp (bad alternator).

As long as it is capable of running, you can push start most manuals. If they have EFI, there has to be enough juice to fire the injectors.

pnose · 12-01-2005, 05:22 PM

You will also need enough juice to activate the fuel shut off sol.

mgraveman · 12-02-2005, 07:45 AM

What gear are you guys doing this in? I use third, or even fourth if I am not going very fast, and it has worked fine. No problems whatsoever.

agnem · 12-02-2005, 08:24 AM

You can drift start it pretty easily, but let the clutch out kind of slow, or you will break traction and it won't turn over. Definitely a 3rd gear or higher job, and you need some decent ground speed.

Mr_Roboto · 12-02-2005, 11:31 AM

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What gear are you guys doing this in? I use third, or even fourth if I am not going very fast, and it has worked fine. No problems whatsoever.

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I usually use second gear. First gear usually just makes the vehicle stop really fast, or makes the wheels lock up. Nothing at all wrong with using higher gears, as long as the engine is turning fast enough to start.

Back in the very old days, most automatics had a rear driven oil pump, and you could push start those too.