rallyace Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Fleming Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 If car is to be towed a good distance remove the drive shaft. Shaft out will save movement of U joints shaft and transmission . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyace Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 I was trying to avoid unbolting the driveshaft if possible. The trip is only 75 miles one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Where ya going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyace Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom'sB2B Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Unbolt the drive shaft. It's a 10 minute job and will save you the worry about damage. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laynrubber Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Buchanan Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 UHaul has a really nice trailer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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