[E-Type] Definative answer to towing an XKE

E-Type
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Ok, maybe not the definative answer for ALL XKEs, but at least I can tell
you that towing a 1970 2+2 with stick shift CAN be done without any dammage
without disconnecting the drive shaft.

I towed it on a “dolly” for 200 miles at 60-70MPH with the transmission in
neutral. There was no bearing damage and the rear wheels did not come off.
Cheers, Jim

“Better an outlaw than not free.” Nance Oneil

Low Tech Web page http://www.angelfire.com/tx/MillenniumFalcon
(need only web access, no pictures to download)
Medium Tech Web page http://members.spree.com/Millennium
(Need at least VGA and 28K modem or else its very slow)
High Tech Web Page http://members.tripod.com/~Jim_Isbell
(Should have fast modem, fast computer,SVGA, sound capability…etc.)

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So that was object I saw trailing all those sparks and flame… I thought it
was a low flying meteor!
Just kidding

Peter Atwood
'71 E-III OTS “FSTKITTY”-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Isbell jisbelljr@mail.utexas.edu
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org e-type@jag-lovers.org
Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 1:57 PM
Subject: [E-Type] Definative answer to towing an XKE

Ok, maybe not the definative answer for ALL XKEs, but at least I can tell
you that towing a 1970 2+2 with stick shift CAN be done without any dammage
without disconnecting the drive shaft.

I towed it on a “dolly” for 200 miles at 60-70MPH with the transmission in
neutral. There was no bearing damage and the rear wheels did not come off.
Cheers, Jim

“Better an outlaw than not free.” Nance Oneil

Low Tech Web page http://www.angelfire.com/tx/MillenniumFalcon
(need only web access, no pictures to download)
Medium Tech Web page http://members.spree.com/Millennium
(Need at least VGA and 28K modem or else its very slow)
High Tech Web Page http://members.tripod.com/~Jim_Isbell
(Should have fast modem, fast computer,SVGA, sound capability…etc.)