Dennis Haynes typed: > FYI > The problem with towing does not have to do with gear loading, but > lubrication. There is no splash lubrication of the gears, shafts and > bushings in the automatic section. All lubrication is provided by the > pump, which is only driven when the engine is turning. Oh ho! That makes sense! Thanks for clearing that up, Dennis! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR |
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