Hi all,
I bought a 58 Century Riviera today.. I'm new to Buicks and have a lot to learn.
My car has the variable pitch trans. What are they like to drive ? You feel no gear changes at all I suppose ?
Is it correct to say that in "D" the trans is in one "gear" and the torque converter does all the work ?
So is it like driving a modern "CVT" (Constantly variable Trans) ?? All you feel is the engine rev up but you don't feel even a slight jerk of a change ?
I have read on the internet, that with the variable pitch, it is possible to push start the car. This is unusual for a car with an auto trans isn't it ??!! According to what I read, its possible to do this because the variable pitch trans has a "rear pump"
So how would one push start this car ? start with it in "N" and once the car has gathered some speed shift it to "D" or start pushing with it in "D" ?
Also if you want to get away from the lights very hard, can you take off with the trans in "L" and once the engine has revved right up, shift it into "D" ? will this harm the trans ?