[Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye

[Jeff Kelly]

Ditto what Bob and Ron have said.  I flat towed a MK2 Sprite from 
Southern Illinois to Milwaukee and back and fron Southern Illinois to 
Blackhawk Farms back in the '70's.  No tranny problems.  I did burn up 
the front wheel bearings on one trip.

Jeff Kelly

On 9/27/2019 2:05 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets wrote:
>
> 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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