Posted by Bob M on May 20, 2012 at 19:17:40 from (74.67.189.51):
In Reply to: Re: dumb question posted by Janicholson on May 20, 2012 at 17:26:25:
Jim - The throwout bearing is stationary when the engine is shut down (it bears on the clutch cover release fingers which rotate only when the engine is running.) So tying the clutch pedal down will not cause any wear on the T/O bearing as long as the engine stopped.
Consequently as long as the transmission is in high gear and the clutch is tied down, you can safely tow pretty much indefinitely and not be concerned about transmission lubrication.
On a more practical note, for many years I towed my Super H 10 - 15 miles to local shows and parades with the tranny in neutral and the engine shut down with no problems whatsoever. Doesn't mean this is a good idea - just that I never had tranny problems doing this.
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