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1. Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Gary Barker" <gbarker@citynet.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 12:42:24 -0700
I know this has been posted before, but I deleted the information I need. I just bought a 76 Midget and was wondering the correct way to tow the car. I was going to rent a tow bar but was told by a f
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00539.html (7,734 bytes)

2. RE: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 14:11:06 -0400
If you remove the driveshaft before towing, you shouldn't cause any damage. The damage happens when the transmission is turning for extended periods without being driven by the engine. The oil distr
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00541.html (8,516 bytes)

3. RE: Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:48:45 PDT
Short distances with the car in neutral should not be a problem. It is not necessary to remove the driveshaft but merely disconnect it from the differential then use a block of wood in the tunnel to
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00542.html (9,823 bytes)

4. RE: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Daniel Thompson <dthompson@gbc.ca>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 15:34:58 -0400
Just remember to tie up the driveshaft FIRMLY and SOLIDLY. Remember the front end of the driveshaft is just a slide-on fit, it is NOT bolted on. If you use a piece of cheap cord, you might see the dr
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00543.html (8,531 bytes)

5. RE: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 12:45:06 -0700 (PDT)
isn't this only for automatic transmissions? At least that's what I have heard. AFAIK, you can tow an LBC w/o disconnecting anything. Ulix Ulix __/__,__ .............................................
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00544.html (9,765 bytes)

6. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Curtis Carlson" <carlson@navtech.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 15:23:53 -0600
Dear Ulix: AFAIK???????? It took me a while, but I think this stands for: "As Far As I'm Concerned" Am I right? I won't make any comments about Ulix vs. Unix here 'cause I read last week's postings.
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00548.html (9,410 bytes)

7. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 16:55:35 -0500
AFAIK = As Far As I Know Jeffrey H. Boatright, PhD Senior Editor, Molecular Vision http://www.molvis.org/molvis Mailto:jboatri@emory.edu 404-778-4113
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00550.html (9,606 bytes)

8. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Curtis Carlson" <carlson@navtech.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 16:03:53 -0600
I stand corrected. Hope I didn't 'tick anyone off.....Ulix.....are you still there? -- Curtis Carlson '66 Austin Healey Sprite MkIII ("Gerty") ________________________ Research Geographer 612.931.39
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00551.html (9,069 bytes)

9. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Larry and Sandi Miller" <millerls@email.msn.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 15:16:34 -0700
I towed my Bugeye from Texas to California with no ill effects. The drive shaft was connected. Larry Miller --Original Message-- From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu> To: Chris Kotting <ckottin
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00552.html (10,442 bytes)

10. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Thorpe, Jeffrey" <jthorpe@kilstock.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 18:43:00 -0400
Thank you Larry! Finally, the message I've been waiting for! In the years since I bought my Bugeye basket case (the transmission was the only part that seemed to be in good working order) it was towe
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00553.html (10,896 bytes)

11. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: David Miles <davemiles2son@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 18:39:25 -0700
If you have it available, baling wire works great for things like this. If you don't have access to baling wire, buying a small length of electric fence wire is just as good. Either is much better th
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00557.html (9,608 bytes)

12. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 06:26:00 PDT
I have towed my Bugeye 1000 miles round trip to SpriteRush, and 500 miles round trip to Richmond VA., Without making it any worse than it already was without disconnecting the driveshaft (I did disco
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00569.html (12,194 bytes)

13. Towing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:51:09 -0700
Anybody have an opinion on towing a Datsun 5-Speed equipped Bugeye with the driveshaft connected ? Larry Miller /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://w
/html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00343.html (6,797 bytes)

14. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:58:28 -0400 (EDT)
Just my opinion, but I would put it in neutral. jay f --Original Message-- Larry Miller /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/list
/html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00347.html (6,885 bytes)

15. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:51:21 -0700
Hi Jay, That's OK for short distances at lower speeds, but this gearbox gets it's lubing action from the spinning of the input shaft and the rotation of the lay gear. If it's in neutral, all these ar
/html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00350.html (8,044 bytes)

16. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:29:25 -0700
Bill Perry from Rivergate agrees with Paul A. on not towing the 5-Speed with the drive shaft connected. "Please don't tow the Bugeye with the 5 speed conversion with all wheels on the ground. The tai
/html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00351.html (7,495 bytes)

17. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:18:36 -0700
Sure, that'll work as the new rust prevention program! That stuff is lots thicker than engine oil! Pa it's the the /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http:
/html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00353.html (9,746 bytes)

18. Re: Towing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 17:53:00 -0400
BUT,,,don't tow it backwards if it has wire wheels with knock offs! Robert Houston Transervicios S.A. de C.V. 915-592-2082 /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /
/html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00356.html (7,095 bytes)


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