Flat Towing a P23 With an OD Transmission

[rallyace]

I have a 51 P23 with an overdrive transmission. Has anyone flat towed or dolly towed one with the drive wheels on the ground?  Can it be done without damaging the OD? If so, should the OD be engaged or disengaged?

 

Mike

[John Fleming]

If car is to be towed a good distance remove the drive shaft.  Shaft out will save movement of U joints shaft and transmission .

[RobertKB]

45 minutes ago, John Fleming said:

If car is to be towed a good distance remove the drive shaft.  Shaft out will save movement of U joints shaft and transmission .

 

I agree. Just undo the driveshaft at the differential and use some wire to hang that end of the driveshaft to the underside of the car. Be positive it is secure. Easy to reinstall.

[rallyace]

I was trying to avoid unbolting the driveshaft if possible. The trip is only 75 miles one way.

 

[greg g]

Where ya going?

[rallyace]

Watkins Glen for Vintage Weekend in September. Looking into renting an RV and towing the Plymouth.  I am done with camping in a tent and sleeping on the ground.

 

[tom'sB2B]

Unbolt the drive shaft. It's a 10 minute job and will save you the worry about damage.

IMHO

[Reg Evans]

I towed this 47 P15 120 miles about 10 years ago without damaging anything.  It didn't have an overdrive.

Edited August 13, 2019 by Reg Evans

[laynrubber]

You wouldn’t do harm by undoing the drive shaft but it’s extra work for I don’t think a concern. The gear box is all splash lube. 

[Sam Buchanan]

UHaul has a really nice trailer......