Thanks all for your replies, looks like a resounding "no that wont work" however it seems like from the responses it wont kill my transmission if i try it out once.
I had also expected the drive wheels to not be able to back power the engine therefore making bump starting impossible however some time ago i once tried turning off the engine while traveling at a good speed and the engine kept rotating, i turned the key back into the on position and it fired up again. So it makes me wonder.
I think ill have to try this out just once to see if its possible now that i know it wont kill my transmission straight off.
I also like the idea of a pump powered off the output shaft, may be a bit too much effort for little gain though, will have to think about this if my bump starting attempt doesn't work
Shadetree regarding the manumatic conversion, i have written up the method in the wiki have a look here (even has some pretty pictures)
Manumatic - EcoModder
regarding the age old auto transmission lubrication debate, im not getting into this one but i will say I am happy to risk my transmission to go up in smoke over time as long as i have fun doing it. My car is on the way out anyway so im really at the point of seeing what crazy stuff i can do even if there is a bit of a risk of damage.