[Fot] Flat towing a Vitesse

[Jerry Van Vlack]

If you have an open transmission look inside and turn the output shaft while 
holding the input shaft stationary. What you'll see is none of the gears 
turn, only the syncro hubs will turn since they are locked to the main 
shaft. I doubt that they will cause enough oil to lube the gears and 
bushings on the main shaft while it's turning. I think you're taking a 
chance if towing very far or at high speeds.

I would not take the chance.
JVV

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tony Drews via Fot
Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 1:04 PM
To: Brad Kahler ; Friends of Triumph
Subject: Re: [Fot] Flat towing a Vitesse

Do any of the gears spin in the trans when in neutral?  I have a vague
recollection about towing in neutral for long distances causing
excessive wear on trans output due to no oil circulation, and
disconnecting the driveshaft was a better option (but a major pain in
the *ss)...

Tony Drews


On 5/1/2018 8:08 AM, Brad Kahler via Fot wrote:
> A friend of mine wants to flat tow a Vitesse behind his motorhome.
> Are there any issues other than placing the transmission in neutral
> that he needs to worry about?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brad