You cant Tow a model T?
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Barteldes
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- First Name: Bill
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You cant Tow a model T?
I heard you cant tow a T. is this true? and why? Cant you put the Lever in the middle position? I would think theres no Parking brake on and the drive train would not be connected to either transmission.
BIll B
No matter how you shake and dance the last few drops go down your pants.
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A Whiteman
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Re: You cant Tow a model T?
Hi Bill,
Yes, you are partly correct, you can tow a T a VERY SHORT distance slowly, but you can't tow a model T any long distance.
There are several threads here on the forum explaining in more detail but the essence of it is that the transmission will always turn, even in neutral, and it will destroy itself without the lubrication it normally gets when the engine is running.
It is also possible to tow by removing the spark plugs (to remove pressure), putting the car in high gear so the engine turns and lubricates all - but this is not recommended for long distance and certainly not at 'trailer towing' speeds.
Have a quick 'search' of towing a T on the forum here for more details, this one has a lot of information viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37242
Cheers
Yes, you are partly correct, you can tow a T a VERY SHORT distance slowly, but you can't tow a model T any long distance.
There are several threads here on the forum explaining in more detail but the essence of it is that the transmission will always turn, even in neutral, and it will destroy itself without the lubrication it normally gets when the engine is running.
It is also possible to tow by removing the spark plugs (to remove pressure), putting the car in high gear so the engine turns and lubricates all - but this is not recommended for long distance and certainly not at 'trailer towing' speeds.
Have a quick 'search' of towing a T on the forum here for more details, this one has a lot of information viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37242
Cheers
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Barteldes
Topic author - Posts: 98
- Joined: Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:27 pm
- First Name: Bill
- Last Name: Barteldes
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Coup
- Location: Aurora CO
Re: You cant Tow a model T?
Oh thanks i understand now. That makes sense.A Whiteman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:43 pmHi Bill,
Yes, you are partly correct, you can tow a T a VERY SHORT distance slowly, but you can't tow a model T any long distance.
There are several threads here on the forum explaining in more detail but the essence of it is that the transmission will always turn, even in neutral, and it will destroy itself without the lubrication it normally gets when the engine is running.
It is also possible to tow by removing the spark plugs (to remove pressure), putting the car in high gear so the engine turns and lubricates all - but this is not recommended for long distance and certainly not at 'trailer towing' speeds.
Have a quick 'search' of towing a T on the forum here for more details, this one has a lot of information viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37242
Cheers
BIll B
No matter how you shake and dance the last few drops go down your pants.
No matter how you shake and dance the last few drops go down your pants.