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 prop it up out of
the way and to one side, and tie it firmly in place. I know of MGB's
that have been towed behind motorhomes for hundreds of miles with no ill
effect without disconnecting the driveshaft. Midgets transmissions are
different though, not sure how they would stand up to that kind of
abuse.
Regards,
Peter.
>From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
>To: "'Gary Barker'" <gbarker@citynet.net>,
> "spridgets@autox.team.net"
> <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
>Subject: RE: Towing
>Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 14:11:06 -0400
>Reply-To: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
>
>Gary -
>
>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 distribution in the
>transmission is driven by the input shaft. If the transmission gets
spun
>buy the output shaft only, no lubrication.
>
>Chris Kotting
>ckotting@iwaynet.net
>
>On Tuesday, October 20, 1998 3:42 PM, Gary Barker
>[SMTP:gbarker@citynet.net] wrote:
>> 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 friend I might do some
>damage
>> to the car. Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks, Gary
>
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