Re: [MV] Off Topic (M151?)

From: Buzz (buzz@softcom.net)
Date: Thu Jul 08 2004 - 21:32:58 PDT


I've towed one MUTT with another 30 miles round trip and haven't had a problem. I use a medium
strength bungee cord on the steering wheel. I did notice that the towing jeep could use 2 more
cylinders. It tows great behind the Ford 250 with the 420.

Buzz

On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 16:59:11 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Ken and Dick
>I think you are correct Ken. I would say it is fine to tow with a tow
>bar at reasonable MV speeds. Some vehicles like the Humvee say 30 miles
>at 30 MPH max. Over that and they want the driveshafts disconnected.
>But on the MUTT it had no such warnings. I ussually tie the wheel
>straight ahead for peace of mind also. I know it will track OK but just
>the same .......
>
>As far as disengaging the fron drive, just moving the transfer lever
>will do that for you to the OUT position.
>
>Later
>Glenn
>
>Recovry4x4@aol.com wrote:
>
>>So Glenn, since no restrictions are printed, do you figure there are no
>>restrictions? You found the same info I did but I never thought of them as
>>restrictions. Like I do in so many other areas in life, If the TM doesn't say I
>>can't do it, I'll assume that I can!
>>Kenny
>>
>>In a message dated 7/8/04 3:12:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mpmutt@mtaofnj.us
>>writes:
>>
>>
>>
>>>The
>>> 10 manual says its no problem with tow bar with no stated speed or
>>> distance restrictions with front axle drive disengaged and trans in
>>>
>>>
>>neutral.
>>
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