<VV> push start

[Rich Purtell]

It is actually 0.3 miles per minute not 3.333 miles per minute.
Rich
 1966 Corsa vert
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> push start


> OK, so I applied a little engineering formulas and yes, Roger Bannister(s) 
> will be needed to push start  a powerglide on level ground. 18 mph is 
> 3.333 miles per minute. A 4 minute mile will only get you 15 mph. So,  a 
> downhill slope is needed, or a push car and a tire for cushioning.
>
> I regretfully say that I will not be able to attend  Portland this year. 
> It sounds like a great time is planned.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
>
>> Realistically it's not possible for humans to push the car (on level 
>> ground) fast enough to start it. I HAVE started powerglides by coasting 
>> them down a hill and slipping into low around 18-20 mph and it works. But 
>> that's just simply too fast for mere mortals - Lon
>>
>> ARE YOU COMING TO PORTLAND??? WHY NOT???!!!  We'll still welcome you - 
>> there's still room! But the convention starts next Tuesday! 
>> www.corsaoregon.com
>> Don't be a slacker! Come to Portland!!!
>>
>> Frank DuVal wrote:
>>
>>> Push starting PG discussion:
>>> "get it up to 25 mph to start.."
>>>
>>>
>>> "How hard and fast is that 25 mph suggestion? I don't like the idea of 
>>> pushing the car that fast with anything. What would you have to do to 
>>> accelerate it that quickly--drop it off a cliff?
>>>
>>
>>
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