[Shop-talk] Coast in Neutral -the next great debate

[DAVID MASSEY]

 I flat-towed a TR6 50 miles.  I replaced the transmission a year later.  The bushings on the main shaft failed.  But that is because there is no oiling taking place when the engine is NOT running and the main shaft is turning within the stationary gears.  If the engine is running the layshaft is turning distributing the oil and keeping everything lubricated.  

Also, this was after a 50 mile tow.
 
Dave 


 
 
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From: Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com>
To: eric at megageek.com
Cc: Shop-talk at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, Dec 12, 2022 11:28 am
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Coast in Neutral -the next great debate

In general, I don’t see any problem. However I recall something similar decades ago where a tow truck driver did a two wheel haul on a car that was very low on trans fluid. After a long tow the trans bearings heated up & seized. Can’t say for sure that really happened or not. 

Peace,Pat
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On Dec 12, 2022, at 10:05 AM, eric at megageek.com wrote:

I'm putting this out to the group to getsome opinions from the real experts here.

If you put a manually car or truck inneutral and release the clutch while going down long hills or coming toa stop at a intersection, are you doing any damage?

I'm not worried about fuel savings,just is coasting in neutral with the clutch release.

Any thoughts?

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