MK2 Harrier Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 Do you use a A-FRAME for towing your OSF,do you take off the PROP-SHAFT or put a additive in the gearbox if so what type Before anybody starts i know ABOUT THE TOWING LAW WITH AN A-FRAME.
bmg Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 I used to have a Birkin Seven which I fitted with a Lotus Twin Cam Engine on a Ford 2000E gearbox and towed it many miles on an A Frame going to track events/race circuits (this was in another lifetime in S.Africa) When I made the A frame I checked that the gearbox would receive enough lubrication via the main shaft turning in neutral while being towed, it did PROVIDING the gearbox was full to its correct level (better to be even a little higher) I never had a problem and on a long trip I would occasionally stop and feel the gearbox to see if was getting hot.....it never did, you can of course stop periodically and start the car so the 1st motion shaft flings a bit of oil around but as I said I had no problems. I did have some nasty experiences with A Framing however and you must adopt a defensive style of driving, allow longer stopping distance, no sudden swerves and changes in direction and NEVER TRY TO REVERSE WITH AN A-FRAME HOOKED UP....you will only get grief. I had a bracket fixed to the chassis to which the A-Frame attached, when not being A-FRAMED spot lights were fitted to the bracket for normal road use. I do not know the laws covering A Framing in the UK, are you allowed on motorways?
el-tel Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 Hi, ive towed my mk1 escort on an A frame a few times now, with no adverse effects. Just avoid turning to tightly, otherwise the front wheels end up jumping round the corner.
Posse Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 yeah i did my escort ended up along side me facing me shit things it didnt help i was towing it with a lock diff at the time
Mr Sam Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 towing with a dolly (which raises the front wheels) will cause the oil in the gearbox to sit at the wrong angle and not give any lubrication = dead gearbox should be fine with an A frame though but i do know of people removing the prop shaft to be safe
jayson2.3pinto Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 yeah i did my escort ended up along side me facing me shit things it didnt help i was towing it with a lock diff at the time and the ground was wet ,good job it wasnt your car it hit lol
Posse Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 jay can you remember lol it was mk2jo’s limo
jayson2.3pinto Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 jay can you remember lol it was mk2jo’s limo yes the white thing lol the good old days you done joes arch mind you darren you was only ever good at straight lines no good at corners or roundabouts
Posse Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 jay can you remember lol it was mk2jo’s limo yes the white thing lol the good old days you done joes arch mind you darren you was only ever good at straight lines no good at corners or roundabouts maybe one year when you get your car out we can see whats what tis gloss
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