Towing

[bubbernator]

Just bought a 1972 240-Z and I have to go pick it up. It's running strong, motor and trans are good, has a busted control arm mount on passenger side. Clutch needs replacement.

I want to tow this car on a two-wheel dolly for about 425 miles.

Should I worry about pulling the prop shaft or just let it spin in neutral?:stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

I've always pulled the drive-shaft on an automatic when towing, but I'm not sure if I'll damage a standard trans. by leaving it in neutral.

CB

[tanny]

search this category: type in "towing".

[ZmeFly]

and just pull the drive shaft

you'll thank me

[beandip]

It's not that tuff to pull the shaft, I would do it just to be sure.

[MikeW]

After pulling the driveshaft be sure to put it back on properly.

Years ago when I first got my 240 I was driving along and started having some horrible vibrations. Not being very smart I nursed it home only to discover that a couple of the bolts at the front U joint had fallen out and the others were loose. I hate to think of what damage could have occured had the front end of the drive shaft dropped to the pavement while the car was moving. Even worse would be hitting a pothole. Anyhow, I put it back together with new self-locking nuts and bolts and made sure it was very secure.

You'll want to mark the shaft and joints to make sure it goes back on the same way it came off - this will help keep things balanced.