[Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye

[Bob Spruck]

If you tow with the rear wheels on the ground, everything from the tires 
to the clutch will be turning. I recommend you at least disconnect the 
drive shaft at the diff flange so only the rear end rotates. Don't 
forget to tie it up so it doesn't slip out of the transmission. Make 
sure you have enough oil in the diff to lubricate the rear hub bearings.

Also, in my  experience, if you elevate the front of the car (as on the 
dolly) you stand a good chance of the trans fluid running out the back, 
depending on how good the rear seal and splined connection are.

Flat towing solves that problem but you still have to consider all the 
rotating parts. I flat towed my Bugeye autocross car for many miles back 
in the 60s and 70s behind my Barracuda 340 Formula S without any problems.

Bob

On 9/27/2019 2:51 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote:
> I need to tow my Bugeye 50 miles from home and back.  I have a Datsun 
> transmission.  Can I use a tow dolly for this?
> Mike MacLean
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