Actually, the power steering pump makes pressure while cranking; same as the front transmission pump. If you have an engine that won't start because you just need more cranking power, you could bypass the neutral safety switch, push the car, drop it in drive, and crank the motor. Then the tires would drive the engine faster helping it to start. Just like trying to save gas with an automatic when coasting down hill by shutting off the engine doesn't work because the trans will crank the motor; sucking in more gas. You have to put it in neutral to stop the effect. I've often considered using the power steering pump to design a clutchflite.
