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Re: [TR] tr6 towing

To: Dave1massey@cs.com, kajohns64@yahoo.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] tr6 towing
From: emanteno@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:59:50 +0000
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Dave1massey@cs.com 

> In a message dated 10/3/2006 1:25:33 PM Central Standard Time, 
> kajohns64@yahoo.com writes: 
> > just wanted to know if there are any concerns/ 
> > problems with towing a tr6 with a 2 wheeled tow dolly 
> > 
> Depends on how far. If you are going more than a couple of miles I recommend 
>disconnecting the drive shaft from the differential. Otherwise the 
>transmission main shaft will be turning but there will be no lubrication 
>(which is provided by the lay gear cluster which only turns when the engine 
>turns). 

Unless, of course, you load the rear axle on the dolly and tow the car 
backwards. I've seen this done with a Stag.

Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
Highland Park, IL


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