Towing a 1954 Chev 1/2 ton truck

[Darthintel]

Must be with the Hydra Matic that you cannot tow with all 4 wheels on the ground.

From the owners manual:
"Truck must be towed only with rear wheels off the ground or propeller shaft disconnected at axle pinon shaft. On 1/2 ton models the propeller shaft cannot be disconnected for towing. therefore these models must be towed with rear wheels off the ground. If truck is towed with rear wheels on ground, or propeller shaft connected, transmission will be damaged. "

Thanks
Rick

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by Darthintel

Must be with the Hydra Matic that you cannot tow with all 4 wheels on the ground.

Rick

Damn, now that brought back bad memories from almost 50 years ago!! WHy i ripped that monstrous auto tranny out and but in a simple 3 speed. Also why only a flat bed tow will do. The days of "lift" tows are about done for any vehicle. I hear some insurance companies won't even consider "lift" towing anymore.

[paulspickupparts]

Originally Posted by Darthintel

Must be with the Hydra Matic that you cannot tow with all 4 wheels on the ground.

From the owners manual:
"Truck must be towed only with rear wheels off the ground or propeller shaft disconnected at axle pinon shaft. On 1/2 ton models the propeller shaft cannot be disconnected for towing. therefore these models must be towed with rear wheels off the ground. If truck is towed with rear wheels on ground, or propeller shaft connected, transmission will be damaged. "

Thanks
Rick

Times 2 ^

Years ago I purchased truck from a salvage yard and decided to tow it home. The owner who also ran a transmission rebuild service would not let me leave until I disconected the driveshaft. The way he stated it that the output shaft does not provide lube to the whole transmission when in neutral and engine not running . He said I would ruin my transmission. I believe he said if the input shaft is not turning part of the tranny is not lubed. He was in business for 45 years so probably knew something.

Maybe a tranny expert can chime in with some expert advice.