Re: ? on towing older powerglide trans


N8N Wrote:
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"amishguy" <gfoster11@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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hello all new to this group,and i have a question on a 1972 postal
jeep ,4cly chevy 153 with a 2sp powerglide .will it be harmed by
flat
towing it the 75-100 miles to its new home.i have heard that older
auto
trans can have damage done because the pump is not turnning ,can
any
one explane what will happen ?or is it best to remove drive shaft
thanks for any help gary foster

That is what traditional wisdom specifies. Apparently some
transmissions
had pumps that would be activated by the driveline and provide needed
lubrication, but most of that day probably didnt. Without researching
which
are which, I would say it is so easy to disconnect the driveshaft in
most
cases
that I would do it as a matter of precaution.

Agreed. You may want to invest in a tailshaft plug for the
transmission (cheap from your local speed shop) to keep from dribbling
fluid when you raise the front of the car. Don't just wire the
driveshaft up under the car, that's asking for it to fall off and get
run over.

nate

Yes, don't tie it up, it can still slip out of the tranny and become a
projectile...make sure you wrap that rear u-joint up with some tape, or
the cups will fall off and your needle bearings go everywhere....


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