Mike,
You can't just drop the drive shaft and tow a 1600, because you'll drop
trans fluid out the tail shaft. Unless you tie off the tail shaft with a
plastic baggie or rubber glove. I learned the hard way once, leaving a trail
of gear oil everywhere. A tow dolly under the rear wheels would be a better
solution.
Fred
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
To: "Mike Harper" <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: Drop the Driveshaft??
> Put the tow dolly under the rear wheels, tie down the steering wheel, so
it
> will not move, and the front free wheeling tires will not be affected. If
> you have a 67.5 with steering lock, no need to tie the wheel, just make
sure
> the key is in the lock position. Pat
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Harper <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, May 04, 2001 3:48 PM
> Subject: Drop the Driveshaft??
>
>
> >I am going to drag my roadster home tomorrow with a
> >U-Haul 2 wheel dolly. The trip is about 150 mi. Any
> >opinions on whether I should drop the drive shaft or
> >just put it outta gear and boogie....
> >
> >I think the latter, but I'd hate to ruin something. I
> >know all the literature says drop the shaft, but I
> >figure that is to be safe from idiots trying to tow
> >automatics in neutral. Am I correct??
> >
> >Mike Harper
> >'66 1600 (not automatic)
> >Charleston SC
> >Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices
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