 Towing a 914?, Found my project, now to get it home. |
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| Cheapsnake |
 Oct 25 2008, 08:09 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341  |
I THINK I finally found my Rover V8 conversion project car and plan on picking it up tomorrow. Being that it's almost 300 miles away I'd like to tow it on a dolly, owner says rear tires are up to it.
My only concern is if there is any reason the tranny can't take a long tow. The transmission in my TR8 expressly forbids towing since the mainshaft drives the oil pump and without that turning there is no lube to the bearings. Any prob with the 914? Thanks. Tom BTW, I'll post some pics when I get it home and let you guys start spending my money. |
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| DBCooper |
Oct 25 2008, 08:28 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
No problem for transmission. Just make sure the trunks and top are tight so nothing flies off.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Oct 25 2008, 10:03 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Make sure there's oil in the tranny ....................... The Cap'n
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 25 2008, 10:18 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Discussion on the bird board about it right now. Dan (Almaden here) and many others have done it quite successfully. The ones who have weighed in to the contrary seemingly have never done it (read: armchair quarterbacks).
As the Cap'n states, make sure the tranny is lubed up and you should be good to go. The ring gear should spalsh enough around to keep everyone else cool and happy. |
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| LarryR |
Oct 25 2008, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
I would say that if it has been sitting for any length of time that you should consider towing it with all 4 off the ground. Brakes like to sieze up after sitting for a long time.... No concern with the trans though.
All three of the 914's I bought have come home on trailers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 25 2008, 10:26 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) w/Larry. Always best to stick it on a bed if you "can".
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| Gint |
Oct 25 2008, 04:50 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
BTDT... more than once. Never had an issue. I would not recommend towing it backwards though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) BTDT also... Stopped a couple of miles down the road and turned the 914 around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Cheapsnake |
Oct 25 2008, 06:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
Thanks guys. Well it looks like it won't be this wekend after all since I couldn't book a car hauler or dolly to save my life. Apparently all the snowbirds are heading to Florida with their Buicks in tow. Oh well, next weekend.
Btw, I'm needing to clean out the garage of the remnants of my last project car (doomed by rust) so if you need anything let me know. Tom |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 26 2008, 12:41 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Done it many times, once across country with no issues. It is fine. Flat towing it has been done as well, across country with no issues. Arm chair QB can kiss my ass.
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| p914 |
Oct 26 2008, 01:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
You might think about a Uhaul or Penske truck that you could push it into and drive it.
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 26 2008, 01:40 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE I couldn't book a car hauler or dolly to save my life. It might be cheaper to get a flat tow rig from David Lee and have it forever: http://www.rennenmetal.com/products.asp?cat=2 |
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| 914werke |
Oct 26 2008, 08:58 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,119 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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