[TR] Towing a Spitfire

[Bud R]

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 pushed in)?

Will the input shaft spin and the oil deflector throw oil on the gears  
from the wheels/diff/driveshaft/mainshaft/input shaft spinning?

Looks like the clutch master cylinder shaft could be made to be locked  
in place at the MC bracket with the clutch in the disengaged position  
(clutch pedal were pushed in).

The Remco driveshaft disconnect coupling looks like a good solution,  
but a rather expensive one.  I can jury rig a MC "lock" quite a bit  
cheaper.


Is a 69 Spitfire front bumper substantial enough to use for tow bar  
brackets?


Thanks
Bud Rolofson

Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut)
71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle
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On Nov 25, 2013, at 2:20 PM, Joe Curry wrote:

> 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 gears  
> without
> lubrication.
>
> So if you have no other option, you must remove the driveshaft prior  
> to
> towing or using a dolly where the rear wheels are on the ground.
>
>
> Joe