Date:         Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:46:55 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Towing a Westy
Comments: To: thewestyman@mindspring.com
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In a message dated 9/4/00 11:24:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<< Which is the easiest and/or best way to tow a Westy for a 200 or so mile
 trip, flat tow or on a dolly? I've yet to tow one, and will be doing so next
 weekend. Thanks for any tips.
  >>
use a tow dolly..
is it a 4spd, non-syncro?  if so, and the tranny is full of gear oil, then
just throw it in neutral and it will be ok for 200 miles on a 2 wheel tow
dolly.  if its an auto, i would remove the driveshafts, or tow it backwards
and lock the strg wheel.
chris

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