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Mart · 07-11-2019, 04:08 AM

If you really want to flat tow, prop the clutch pedal down. With the trans in neutral, the natural drag in the box will turn the gears inside and stir up the oil. If the clutch is up, (engaged) the gears cant turn and the gears spinning on the shafts get no lubrication.

The above is for a synchro box, the truck boxes might not be so fussy, but it can't hurt to prop the clutch pedal down either way.

Mart.

07-11-2019, 04:08 AM	#14
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,756	Re: Towing a big truck If you really want to flat tow, prop the clutch pedal down. With the trans in neutral, the natural drag in the box will turn the gears inside and stir up the oil. If the clutch is up, (engaged) the gears cant turn and the gears spinning on the shafts get no lubrication. The above is for a synchro box, the truck boxes might not be so fussy, but it can't hurt to prop the clutch pedal down either way. Mart.