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1. [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Bud R <levilevi@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:05:47 -0700 s=q20121106; t=1385413549; bh=qRjcjU0Yhssq38OyLV6OdBcynUX/2d5aYx5s4UD+60Q=; h=Received:Received:Message-Id:From:To:Content-Type:Subject: Mime-Version:Date; b=F+lXmO1vW; List, Has anyone used a tow bar to tow a Spitfire? I'm thinking of buying a Spitfire to tow behind the RV and was wondering if it's possible (and safe) to attach a tow bar to the front outriggers tha; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00143.html (9,842 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:20:10 -0700; The recommended method is to Trailer it. This is because the transmission gets oiled by the input shaft slinging oil onto the gears. If the driveshaft is in place the rear wheels will be turning the; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00144.html (10,840 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:50:05 -0700; As I recall, Hardy's screen name on another forum is the very descriptive "CatPusher'. There are units used to easily disconnect the driveshaft for towing on all fours. No idea if they work on a Spit; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00145.html (8,981 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Jeff <fishplate@charter.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:19:08 -0500; I once helped install one of those on my uncle's car 9not a Spitfire). It worked more or less as advertised...it was a long time ago, and so I can't recall how well it worked, but he principle is sou; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00146.html (9,125 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Bud R <levilevi@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:39:12 -0700; Thanks to all for the help. Good point about the gearbox needing lubrication. How about if I put it in 4th gear and lock the clutch in the disengaged position (as it would be if the clutch pedal were; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00147.html (10,410 bytes)
6. [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net; Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:35:54 -0600; Another input. About 35 years ago, with driveshaft removed and using a tow bar similar to what Keith described, I towed a TR3 from Nevada to Ohio to Florida to Phoenix to Virginia. (I was in the Air; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00157.html (8,303 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <flywheelcoventry1@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:46:44 +0000 (GMT); Hi, Jack Silly old me. I thought the idea was to tow the car a few blocks, as in a breakdown and to get home - not halfway across the country? If going further, I'd obviously put the thing on a trail; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00159.html (10,258 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:21:18 -0800; Should work, but now you'll be spinning the throwout bearing all the time. BTW, a TR3 will fit inside the largest U-Haul covered trailer (although the doors won't quite close). I suspect a Spitfire; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00168.html (9,093 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "spook01@comcast.net" <spook01@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 22:35:52 -0600 s=q20121106; t=1385699755; bh=lEwF0sj4pFRdAUWewz0qC3WS2FWBgx8UvSlXbE2bOPs=; h=Received:Received:From:Subject:Date:MIME-Version:Content-Type; b=e2vEeMYlx4G4vyKXGdfAruGA; You can rent a small uhaul truck and load the car at a muffler place or other place with a rack. I did this with a TR4. The spit is a cheap car, but you're going too cheap dragging it that far. The w; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00169.html (9,477 bytes)

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