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Towing an '83 300SD?

Towing an '83 300SD?

 
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Lapoint
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11-06-2008, 07:16 AM #1
Will I damage the transmission if I tow it two blocks, in neutral, with the rear wheels on the ground? I doubt I will exceed 20mph while towing.
Lapoint
11-06-2008, 07:16 AM #1

Will I damage the transmission if I tow it two blocks, in neutral, with the rear wheels on the ground? I doubt I will exceed 20mph while towing.

winmutt
bitbanger

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11-06-2008, 02:02 PM #2
Lapoint Will I damage the transmission if I tow it two blocks, in neutral, with the rear wheels on the ground? I doubt I will exceed 20mph while towing.
Probably not. Go slow.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
11-06-2008, 02:02 PM #2

Lapoint Will I damage the transmission if I tow it two blocks, in neutral, with the rear wheels on the ground? I doubt I will exceed 20mph while towing.
Probably not. Go slow.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

ForcedInduction
Banned

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11-07-2008, 05:27 AM #3
75 miles at up to 30mph is the limit for flat towing an automatic. So spoketh my owners manual.
ForcedInduction
11-07-2008, 05:27 AM #3

75 miles at up to 30mph is the limit for flat towing an automatic. So spoketh my owners manual.

w108om617
Naturally-aspirated

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11-14-2008, 01:33 PM #4
hello be safe if you move a car automatic gear box whithout any engine working
be safe remove the rubber part between transmission and rear differential to be ok on the road
w108om617
11-14-2008, 01:33 PM #4

hello be safe if you move a car automatic gear box whithout any engine working
be safe remove the rubber part between transmission and rear differential to be ok on the road

 
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