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Old 09-21-2012, 04:03 AM   #31
trulyvintage
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Lightbulb Re: Towing A Model A

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Originally Posted by graeagle1 View Post
I am planning to tow my Model A from Northern CA to Phoenix AZ using a tow dolly. My question is, would it be better to tow it backwards with the steering wheel secured so the drive trainis not in motiion? I have heard that with the drive shaft moving the output shaft of the transmission could go without lubrication since the cluster gear is not turning. ny suggestions.
Using a tow dolly on a 1000 mile plus trip ?

Show your Model A some respect ....


Potential damage to the Model A because you
more than likely will be towing it at speeds higher
than it was intended to drive ....

Potential damage to the Model A because your
tow dolly fails ....

Get your hands on a trailer and trailer it


Jim
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