Re: IML: Use of a towing dolly
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Re: IML: Use of a towing dolly
- From: "Peter Engel" <peter.engel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:39:36 -0500
As other have said, short haul towing with a dolly is not a problem;
just make sure that your tow vehicle is heavy enough to handle the load
behind it. With a 65 Imperial in tow, that is no small issue.
For longer hauling you do need to drop the driveshaft. A 65 727 still
has the rear pump (last year for it) so your spinning driveshaft will be
driving the pump in the transmission. That could cause problems.
I dolly-towed a 66 Fury III convertible from Philly to my rural home
(about 60 miles) long ago. Instead of dropping the driveshaft I let the
engine idle with the trans in neutral -- that kept the lubrication
circuits pressurized. I was much younger then and took more risks. The
tow vehicle, a Jeep Commanche, was really too small for the job but we
didn't run into any hairy situations. I wouldn't do this again the same
way.
I'll repeat the warning: you CANNOT back up with a tow dolly attached.
Think ahead if you stop for gas or lunch!
Pete in PA
Subject: IML: Imperials on a tow dolly
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 14:06:58 -0500
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<P>I would like to tow my 65 Lebaron from my old place to my new place
and use a tow dolly (the two wheel trailer that only lifts the front
wheels off the ground). I have a friend that says I shouldn't atempt
this. I have looked on the website but havent found anything. My owners
manual says its ok for short distances (as in my case about 10
miles).</P>
<P>Id like to hear any opinions.</P>
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