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Swingle · 03-05-2026, 10:24 AM

Have used the axle mounted tow bar several times, they work very good. Have never been a fan of the bumper mounted tow bars, fear of the bumper getting pulled off, and losing the car.

When my dad would pull his Model A with a tow bar, he would always put the Model A in 2nd or 3rd gear (never 1st), and then engage the clutch by chaining it down from underneath. The reason for this is to make sure that the transmissions countershaft spins, so it will splash oil to lubricate the bearings.

If you leave the car in neutral, the main shaft spins without the countershaft slinging the oil, which could run your bearings dry.

03-05-2026, 10:24 AM	#5
Swingle Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 57	Re: Model A Tow Bar Have used the axle mounted tow bar several times, they work very good. Have never been a fan of the bumper mounted tow bars, fear of the bumper getting pulled off, and losing the car. When my dad would pull his Model A with a tow bar, he would always put the Model A in 2nd or 3rd gear (never 1st), and then engage the clutch by chaining it down from underneath. The reason for this is to make sure that the transmissions countershaft spins, so it will splash oil to lubricate the bearings. If you leave the car in neutral, the main shaft spins without the countershaft slinging the oil, which could run your bearings dry.