You can flat tow an M151 behind a deuce. I have done it with my cckw and
M151A2.
You should chain or tie the steering wheel as I am told they may not always
track.
You should be aware that if something happens to the M151, you may not find
out about it until it is way too late!
I was getting ready to flat tow my M151 one day for a club outing. As I
backed it up the steep hill in the driveway, there was a loud bang and out
came one of the main driveshafts!. Had this happened while I was towing it,
I would have lost the shaft and run the M151 until the tranny seized as the
shafts keep the oil in....
I usually carry the M151 in the back of the cckw if need be...
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
From: <mblair1@home.net>
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Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2000 12:44 PM
Subject: [MV] M151-series flat tow?
>
> Ok, maybe this is a dumb question: Can an M151-series truck in good
> condition be safely flat-towed at highway speeds (55 MPH) for long
> distances without disconnecting any shafts, and without causing damage
> to the drivetrain? I was wondering if a MUTT might make a nice
> around-town car to pull behind a 2.5-ton van...
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice!
>
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