Posted by Mark Robke on May 21, 2012 at 17:52:27 from (75.90.224.81):
In Reply to: dumb question posted by mmack on May 20, 2012 at 12:38:47:
That is correct: you should let the towed vehicle idle in neutral.The reason is, when the output shaft(mainshaft) of ANY TRANS is rotating, it is not getting lubed if engine is not running. The bottom countershaft has to rotate to splash oil up onto mainshaft and it ONLY rotates with engine running. Ths bearings or bushings inside all of the gears on the mainshaft will burn up, IF you tow with engine off. I have built hundreds of manual transmissions. Also: do not leave in gear and tie down clutch pedal : YOU WILL BURN UP YOUR PILOT BEARING IN REAR OF FLYWHEEL. It is a common practice for tow truck operaters to let towed vehicle idle ; or else they pull driveshaft. MARK
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