Good synopsis, Phil. I'll quit there.
Bud Krueger
52TD
77MGB
Phil Vanner wrote:
> Excuse me, but I think I'll drop off the list until the dust settles. I'll
> be back to converse with the survivors in a week or so.
>
> No, seriously George, this was an issue of much contention a few months ago
> on the list. The "drop the driveshaft" theory holds that the input shaft
> must be turning (driven by the engine) for the tranny internals to get
> proper lubrication. if the driveshaft isn't connected the tranny guts don't
> spin and you have no problem. The "don't waste your time" theory holds
> that no one has ever proven that you need to do this to avoid damage and
> challenged the list to come up with one example of a ruined tranny from
> towing with the driveshaft connected. No one seemed to able to prove
> anything.
>
> You absolutely cannot hurt your car by towing with the driveshaft
> disconnected, as long as you are certain that you have tied it up out of
> the way. That would be *certain.* It doesn't take very long to do, nor is
> it at all difficult.
>
> As for leaving it connected, as they say, no one has ever *proved* it
> ruined a transmission. Although the theory about lacking lubrication makes
> sense.
>
> Then there's always the trailer option.
>
> Phil Vanner
> Tow it? I prefer to drive mine myself.
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