Re: [MV] Towing a REO Gasser M44

From: captw1 (captw1@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Apr 22 2005 - 12:07:28 PDT


Kenny, you are right that the gearsets won't move, but
then the wheel bearing won't be splash lubed from the
gears...best way is to remove the driveshafts or
trailer it.

Wilf

--- Recovry4x4@aol.com wrote:
> Dan, if it were mine, and I've done just that, only
> farther, I would remove
> all 4 rear axle shafts and both front drive flanges.
> Its a few more bolts
> altogether but you don't have to crawl anywhere. You
> can take the front drive
> flanges and use them to block off one rear axle
> where the shafts were. You can fab
> up a simple plate or block of wood to do the other
> axle. If you have access to
> additional drive flanges, use them in the back.
> Doing it this way, not even
> the diff gearsets move. All you need it a 3/4 socket
> and ratchet or 1/2"
> impact. Here's a link to a brave soul (me) doing
> just that.
> http://www.easternsurplus.net/engle.jpg
> Kenny

>

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