On 9/27/19 1:05 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets wrote:
>
> If you tow with the rear wheels on the ground, everything from the
> tires to the clutch will be turning.
>
No, not everything will be turning. If the rear wheels are on the
ground while towing and the driveshaft is still connected, the only
thing rotating in the gearbox will be the mainshaft. None of the gears
will be turning, the layshaft will NOT be turning, will NOT be splashing
oil around inside the transmission. For the 50 mile distance you quote
this will not be an issue, you aren't going to burn up the unlubricated
bearings for such a short time. Well, maybe if you tow at 300 mph, but
I'm guessing that ain't gonna happen.
mjb.
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