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ChainSawOnSteroids 06-29-2006 07:43 AM

ok great, thanks guys. hope i have a safe trip to PA, and all goes well, then i will start on my engine build

BigTurbo74 07-04-2006 01:06 PM

the reason they suggest disconnecting the driveshaft is because if the rear wheels are moving and the output shaft of the transmission is turning while the input is not (engine not turning) then the transmission will not be lubricated by the 'splash/spray' of the trans fluid. the diff is not the concern, it's the transmission...

ChainSawOnSteroids 07-05-2006 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by BigTurbo74' post='826784' date='Jul 4 2006, 02:06 PM

the reason they suggest disconnecting the driveshaft is because if the rear wheels are moving and the output shaft of the transmission is turning while the input is not (engine not turning) then the transmission will not be lubricated by the 'splash/spray' of the trans fluid. the diff is not the concern, it's the transmission...



i did it already anyway, driveshaft connected and evrything, 65mph for about 100 miles

so far no problems , hope nothing shows up https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

iceblue 07-06-2006 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by BigTurbo74' post='826784' date='Jul 4 2006, 01:06 PM

the reason they suggest disconnecting the driveshaft is because if the rear wheels are moving and the output shaft of the transmission is turning while the input is not (engine not turning) then the transmission will not be lubricated by the 'splash/spray' of the trans fluid. the diff is not the concern, it's the transmission...



Its not the trans its the rear output seal. He is only going 100mi no big deal. A long haul just pull over evry 100mi and start the engin up.

KompressorLOgic 07-07-2006 03:45 AM

yeah ive towed several FC on tow dollys, i just put it in neutral , lol make sure to put hte ebrake down!! haha , acidently drug the wheels half a block before....





yes the proper way would be to remove the drive line... but comeon this is a regular old car, its not like your tring to tow an enzo ferarri or somethin. 10 mi wont harm a thing.


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