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Re: towing sprite

To: "bill b." <w_burrell@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: towing sprite
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:59:03 -0500
Cc: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: SpriteSpree 2003
References: <20030213145059.24331.qmail@web12106.mail.yahoo.com>
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bill b. wrote:
> --- Frank 
> 
>>disconnect the drive shaft before you tow it.


> Why?

I bought a Midget where it was towed, d/shaft in place. The tranny must 
have jumped into gear, it exploded and took out the rear engine plate 
with it. Now the front end of the d/shaft was whirling around and took 
out the transmission tunnel. what a mess!
It only takes 5 minutes to remove the 4 bolts on the shaft. Even if you 
leave it in the trans, just wire it up. But disconnect it from the rear 
if you tow it with the rear wheels on the road.
5 minutes may save you undo body work, a new tranny, and serious engine 
work.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
2 Sprites, 2 Midgets
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut

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