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 Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 16:58 Post subject: Towing an auto |
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| Well I've won a L400 on the bay of pigs and need to pick it up at the weekend :D ...Now the old girl is a none runner and my question is will i be okay to tow it back 150 miles with a A frame towing dolly with all 4 wheels on the ground..Its a 94 auto and ime worried about the rumours of gearbox damage towing an auto..All help appreciated guys. |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 18:01 Post subject: |
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It would almost definitely be illegal to tow the Delica on an aframe, or at all for that matter (it's too heavy).
If you're willing to run the risk then you need to put it in 2WD (not sure how you'll manage this in a non runner since driving is what engages the selector) and disconnect the rear prop shaft.
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FYI, it only cost me £130 to get one recovered on a flat bed across half the UK when I bought the second one, that was only marginally more expensive than the diesel to get there and back.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 18:26 Post subject: |
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| thanks for the pointers chaps...most helpfull |
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I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h  .
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roofer
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 20:12 Post subject: |
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I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h .
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Whats the fixings please Rick...torx/cap or bolts. Will be getting towed with a TD5 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 21:01 Post subject: |
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| v8 rick wrote: |
I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h .
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The a frame could be rated at 10 tonne but it wouldn't matter, it's the un braked train weight that will get you done if stopped......anything over 750kg needs to be braked.
I'd risk it, but take it steady cos if you have a accident you WILL be in the shit! |
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| v8 rick wrote: |
I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h .
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The a frame could be rated at 10 tonne but it wouldn't matter, it's the un braked train weight that will get you done if stopped......anything over 750kg needs to be braked.
I'd risk it, but take it steady cos if you have a accident you WILL be in the *beep*! |
I'm not that dumb as i don't know that , I've never had a problem as yet and will carry on until i do this is just another example of the eu shoving their snotty beaks into the laws of this country  up until a short time ago lots of people used them including the AA and RAC , i personally have used one for the last 30yrs without issue , trouble is when a halfwit gets their hands on them  .
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I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h .
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Whats the fixings please Rick...torx/cap or bolts. Will be getting towed with a TD5 |
bog standard nuts and bolts some are 12mm - 14mm and some are 14mm - 17mm and they can be damn tight  .
rick.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 22:52 Post subject: |
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| v8 rick wrote: |
I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h .
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I've towed scores of broken Deli`s and an a frame sometimes up to 200 mls my a frame is rated at 3.5 tonne if its auto you must remove the rear prop and tie the end up securely and make sure the transfer lever is set in 2h .
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Whats the fixings please Rick...torx/cap or bolts. Will be getting towed with a TD5 |
bog standard nuts and bolts some are 12mm - 14mm and some are 14mm - 17mm and they can be damn tight .
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30 years ago it would of been towed with the wifes clothes line ....stick that up the Brussels pipe.
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