Message text written by Bill Loubiere
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Do you have to remove the drive shaft when towing a TR3 with one of the
dolly's
that holds the front wheels? This is one that the rear wheels remain on
the
ground and roll. Can you just put it in neutral and go?
Bill
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Depends on how far you are going and if you want the transmission to be any
good when you get there. Trans lub is distributed by the laygears which
only turn when the engine is turning (and the clutch is engaged). Towing
the car as you described will turn the mainshaft within the gears which are
stationary and no lubrication save that which remians from the last time
the car was driven.
Do yourself a favor, disconnect the drive shaft.
Dave
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