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Re: Towing

To: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>,
Subject: Re: Towing
From: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
Date: Wed, 05 May 2004 11:55:02 -0600
That is true with specific transmissions. I know the TR7 is one that will 
have a problem with towing. But the MGB is not one that uses a oil 
circulation system as such so the answer to this question is not so simple. 
Thus the list archives will show you all you want to know about this 
popular topic. Enjoy.

David Councill
67 BGT
72 B

At 09:40 AM 5/5/2004 -0700, Dan DiBiase wrote:
>Larry, the problem involves the driveshaft turning the transmission shaft 
>but without lubrication - potential for damage to the transmission due to 
>the lack of lubrication.
>
>
>
>Larry Daniels <ladaniels@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>Does anybody know of any reason why an MGB should not be towed using a towing
>dolly that lifts the front wheels off the ground, but leaves the rear wheels
>on the ground? I've heard over the years that the drive shaft should be
>disconnected when towing long distances - but never why. I will be towing a
>73 MGB about 150 miles at 60-65 mph. Should I be OK or should I disconnect
>the driveshaft? Would lower speeds make a difference? TIA for wisdom
>dispensed.
>
>Larry Daniels
>
>
>Dan
>The Garden State
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