Scott to tow your MG you must either raise the rear wheels off the ground
and secure the steering wheel or remove the drive shaft from the flange at
the differential (four bolts) and tie it up. This will prevent the trany
from excessive wear. I have towed my MG using a tow dolly on two occasions.
Both trips were in excess of 1200 miles, with no ill effects.
I really have no experience with tow bars. I imagine one would need to be
extremely careful where the tow bar attached to the car to ensure a solid
and safe tow!
Safety Fast !!!
Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer MA
http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca/index.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Scott Wagner
> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 1998 6:40 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Long distance towing
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm new to your list and have a question for you all..........
>
> I have a '79 MGB LTD that my dad would like to use on ocassion
> as a tow car behind his motorhome.
>
> Assuming we have a good solid tow bar attached to the front frame
> rails in a reasonable manner, is there any known problems from towing
> for long distances?
>
> I am concerned mostly about tranny and rear end lubrication.
>
> Thank you for your time and trouble
>
> Scott Wagner
> 79 MGB LTD
> 73 Jensen Healey
>
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