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Someone with a 74 cj5

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Randys74cj5, Jul 21, 2004.

  1. Jul 21, 2004
    Randys74cj5

    Randys74cj5 New Member

    Kingston Springs, TN
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    Can someone with a 74 cj5 look in there owner's manual and tell me what it says about flat towing? Please. Thanks
     
  2. Jul 22, 2004
    plunkinberry

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    There is a LOT of information about flat towing around - here and all over the internet. Assuming you have a T15/T20 combo, you shouldn't have any problems for relatively short trips, just put everything in neutral. If its a long trip, you may want to pull the drive shafts just for safty.
     
  3. Jul 22, 2004
    Randys74cj5

    Randys74cj5 New Member

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    I have the T14/D20 combo.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2004
    timgr

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    For purposes of this discussion, the T14/D20 is the same as the T15/D20 (or T15/T20).
     
  5. Jul 22, 2004
    plunkinberry

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    I've always heard that you should put the transmission and transfer case both in neutral, but after searching around a bit, I found this bit by Nickmil, one of our more experienced members:

    "DO NOT TOW WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL unless you want to damage the transmission! tow with the transmission in any forward gear and the transfer case in neutral. Reason for this is the if the tranny is in neutral the gear oil splashing around can drive the output shaft of the transmission from the transfer case end in much the same way a torque converter in an automatic transmission works. If this happen the pocket bearing between the input and output shaft starve for oil because they rely on the pumping/splash action of the counter gear to lube them which in this case is not being driven. When the transmission output shaft is driven from the transfer case they are not getting this lubrication. I've rebuilt and had to throw away dozens of T-90's, T-14's, T-86's, and a couple of late model transmissions (Ford Explorer, etc.) because of this. Putting the transmission in gear without the engine running just ensures nothing will be turning when being towed. No problem with the 18 transfer case because the low off set output splashes/pumps oil to all the gears and bearing when it's being towed. If you want to maximize fuel economy then remove the rear drive shaft, but nothing will be hurt as long as the transfer case is in neutral, the transmission in gear, and the oil levels are up to par. Nickmil. "

    Especially if you are planning on going any real distance, I'd pull the rear driveshaft and make sure the hubs are unlocked. Put transfer case in neutral and leave the tranny in 2nd gear. Just my 2 cents.

    Now, if yer just towing it to the body shop or a garage or some close-by trail ride, I wouldn't worry a bunch...
     
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