Bolt_Crank Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 Can you flat tow a 4t65e if you leave the car running while going down the road? Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Posted July 17, 2016 Yessir... Does the transmission pump fluid while in neutral? Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Posted July 17, 2016 ^yeeaaaaaahhSweet. That means I can flat tow for like 30 miles with no worries. Thanks! Quote
Imp558 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 Okay so you want the car to run so it'll have power steering but then you will drag it with another car? If it runs isn't there a chance you could just drive it? Heartbeat1991 1 Quote
55trucker Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 what that means is   the pump is supplying pressure thru the valve body to apply the necessary clutches ...even when in neutral,  if you attempt to tow the vehicle with the drive wheels on the ground you're driving the planetary from the opposite direction. (the differential)  the output shaft is connected to the planetary (on the main shaft) via the chain drive at the end of the casing.  You stand a good chance of ruining the planetary by trying to tow in this manner. Quote
Padgett Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 Sometimes it is difficult for one person to drive two cars - is why I have a dolly. Prefer not to flat tow but for 30 miles with engine idling in neutral (would not want steering locked anyway) is something I have done in the past. Only real issue is that the only brakes you will have is the tow car so would want one at least 1,000 lbs heavier than the toad. Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Posted July 18, 2016 If I had a trailer or a dolly, I would definitely go that route. I was just wondering if the transmission lubrication system still functions in neutral. Â Why would anything be turning in the opposite direction? Shouldn't it be the same as coasting? Â My tow vehicle is a crew cab dually... I could have someone in the car, going full throttle, and I won't move, lol. Quote
Imp558 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 so if the transmission is not working why do you care about the lubrication system in it? Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Posted July 18, 2016 The transmission is working... So is the engine... But it has no front clip or headlights. I bought it to swap the motor/transmission into my Z34 Quote
55trucker Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 If I had a trailer or a dolly, I would definitely go that route.   Why would anything be turning in the opposite direction? Shouldn't it be the same as coasting?    what I meant is   you're driving the planetary from the *wrong* end (output shaft/the differential),  you could call U-haul & rent a two wheel dolly, the last time I had to do this they were approx $50. Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Posted July 18, 2016 what I meant is   you're driving the planetary from the *wrong* end (output shaft/the differential),  you could call U-haul & rent a two wheel dolly, the last time I had to do this they were approx $50. Ahhhh, that makes sense. Unfortunately, U-haul isn't as cheap as that, for me, lol. And their website told me that my Z34 wouldn't fit the dolly when I went to pick it up.  Mayhap they don't like Grande Prairie, lol. Quote
55trucker Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 Ahhhh, that makes sense. Unfortunately, U-haul isn't as cheap as that, for me, lol. And their website told me that my Z34 wouldn't fit the dolly when I went to pick it up.  Mayhap they don't like Grande Prairie, lol. ?  Edmonton U-haul rents the dollies for $45, that's the same price they charge here in Toronto,  you're being too honest with them, bypass the website, deal with an outlet, if you have to do so measure the cars track width & the same for the dolly to see if the car will fit. Give them the info they need to let you rent one, tell them it's for a Dodge Shadow. lol Quote
Padgett Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 Three days for a tandem axle car trailer was $119 last week (plus insurance) with Atlanta pickup and Orlando drop off, local for a day or less has to be a lot less. As mentioned deal with the shop directly. Â Generic dollies are similar sized with adjustable rollers and have fit Reattas, Fieros (tow backwards with locked steering), and GTP just fine.. I use both tire straps and fore-aft tiedowns & added a small electric winch. Quote
Nas Escobar Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 Id just drive it without the headlights. Quote
Padgett Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Strange. The dolly is not recommended for a '93 Z34 but is OK for a 93 GTP. Wonder what the difference is ? Chin spoiler height ? Â Plain Lumina is OK so if the front clip is off.... Edited July 18, 2016 by Padgett Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Posted July 18, 2016 Strange. The dolly is not recommended for a '93 Z34 but is OK for a 93 GTP. Wonder what the difference is ? Chin spoiler height ?  Plain Lumina is OK so if the front clip is off.... It could have been a glitch in the website, or my truck sits too high for the dolly to sit properly. They might not factor in drop hitches... My old half ton was an approved vehicle, lol. With no lift, the receiver on my current truck is over a foot higher than the old one.  Edit: it appears to have been a glitch, as it tells me it will work now.  Mayhap I'll back road it, and hope for no cops, lol. Quote
Imp558 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Posted July 19, 2016 Mayhap I'll back road it, and hope for no cops, lol. This is my method Bolt_Crank 1 Quote
Bolt_Crank Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Posted July 19, 2016 This is my methodAfter giving it a good bag run around my shop... Mwahahaha. Quote
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