Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming thursday
for the deer lease.
bw

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.

--
_____________________
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85CJ7 (in Progress)
http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
99XJ Sport
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"Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
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> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> thursday
> for the deer lease.
> bw
>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.

--
_____________________
HomeBrewer
85CJ7 (in Progress)
http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
99XJ Sport
Remove the xxx to reply!

"Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
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> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> thursday
> for the deer lease.
> bw
>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.

--
_____________________
HomeBrewer
85CJ7 (in Progress)
http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
99XJ Sport
Remove the xxx to reply!

"Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> thursday
> for the deer lease.
> bw
>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Couldnt you just put the transfer case in neutral?

"HomeBrewer" <85cj7XXX@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2upghnF2ctorfU1@uni-berlin.de...
>I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove
>the driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is
>not running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip
>with no problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over
>the ends of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
>> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
>> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
>> thursday
>> for the deer lease.
>> bw
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Couldnt you just put the transfer case in neutral?

"HomeBrewer" <85cj7XXX@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2upghnF2ctorfU1@uni-berlin.de...
>I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove
>the driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is
>not running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip
>with no problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over
>the ends of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
>> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
>> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
>> thursday
>> for the deer lease.
>> bw
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Couldnt you just put the transfer case in neutral?

"HomeBrewer" <85cj7XXX@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2upghnF2ctorfU1@uni-berlin.de...
>I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove
>the driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is
>not running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip
>with no problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over
>the ends of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
>> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
>> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
>> thursday
>> for the deer lease.
>> bw
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I have the owners manual for my 86 and it says to put it in gear with
the t-case in neutral to tow. It then says to stop every hundred miles
or so and run the engine while still in gear for a couple minutes to
lube up the t-case.

Or pull the rear driveshaft.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's


Brandy Wood wrote:
>
> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming thursday
> for the deer lease.
> bw

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I have the owners manual for my 86 and it says to put it in gear with
the t-case in neutral to tow. It then says to stop every hundred miles
or so and run the engine while still in gear for a couple minutes to
lube up the t-case.

Or pull the rear driveshaft.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's


Brandy Wood wrote:
>
> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming thursday
> for the deer lease.
> bw

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I have the owners manual for my 86 and it says to put it in gear with
the t-case in neutral to tow. It then says to stop every hundred miles
or so and run the engine while still in gear for a couple minutes to
lube up the t-case.

Or pull the rear driveshaft.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's


Brandy Wood wrote:
>
> Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming thursday
> for the deer lease.
> bw

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

The front driveshaft doesn't turn on a CJ7 with the hubs unlocked.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

The front driveshaft doesn't turn on a CJ7 with the hubs unlocked.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

The front driveshaft doesn't turn on a CJ7 with the hubs unlocked.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

>what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.

Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.

Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.

You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.

Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.



Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

>what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.

Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.

Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.

You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.

Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.



Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

>what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.

Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.

Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.

You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.

Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.



Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.

"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.

"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.

"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.

When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
manual says.

The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
t-case.

If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
> or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
> when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
> Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> >
> > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
> the
> > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> >
> > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
> a
> > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
> or so
> > and repeat procedure.
> >
> > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
> in
> > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> >
> > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.

When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
manual says.

The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
t-case.

If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
> or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
> when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
> Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> >
> > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
> the
> > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> >
> > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
> a
> > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
> or so
> > and repeat procedure.
> >
> > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
> in
> > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> >
> > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.

When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
manual says.

The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
t-case.

If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
> or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
> when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
> Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> >
> > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
> the
> > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> >
> > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
> a
> > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
> or so
> > and repeat procedure.
> >
> > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
> in
> > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> >
> > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

OK, I wasn't sure if it was the input shaft or front output shaft for the
300. If it was the output shaft, you could lock the hubs to provide
lubrication...perhaps some other Tcase does that.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4187FDAA.C32914A4@sympatico.ca...
> I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.
>
> When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
> think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
> manual says.
>
> The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
> gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
> t-case.
>
> If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
> manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >
> > Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana
300,
> > or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output
shaft, so
> > when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put
the
> > Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> > >
> > > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one
of
> > the
> > > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> > >
> > > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm
for
> > a
> > > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200
miles
> > or so
> > > and repeat procedure.
> > >
> > > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the
oil
> > in
> > > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> > >
> > > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > '83 CJ-7
> > > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

OK, I wasn't sure if it was the input shaft or front output shaft for the
300. If it was the output shaft, you could lock the hubs to provide
lubrication...perhaps some other Tcase does that.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4187FDAA.C32914A4@sympatico.ca...
> I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.
>
> When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
> think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
> manual says.
>
> The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
> gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
> t-case.
>
> If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
> manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >
> > Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana
300,
> > or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output
shaft, so
> > when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put
the
> > Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> > >
> > > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one
of
> > the
> > > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> > >
> > > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm
for
> > a
> > > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200
miles
> > or so
> > > and repeat procedure.
> > >
> > > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the
oil
> > in
> > > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> > >
> > > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > '83 CJ-7
> > > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

OK, I wasn't sure if it was the input shaft or front output shaft for the
300. If it was the output shaft, you could lock the hubs to provide
lubrication...perhaps some other Tcase does that.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4187FDAA.C32914A4@sympatico.ca...
> I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.
>
> When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
> think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
> manual says.
>
> The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
> gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
> t-case.
>
> If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
> manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >
> > Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana
300,
> > or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output
shaft, so
> > when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put
the
> > Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> > >
> > > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one
of
> > the
> > > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> > >
> > > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm
for
> > a
> > > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200
miles
> > or so
> > > and repeat procedure.
> > >
> > > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the
oil
> > in
> > > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> > >
> > > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > '83 CJ-7
> > > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > >

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place. It's 8
small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles. My vote
is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up (only 4
little bolts then)

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place. It's 8
small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles. My vote
is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up (only 4
little bolts then)

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place. It's 8
small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles. My vote
is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up (only 4
little bolts then)

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

> Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place. It's
> 8
> small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles. My
> vote
> is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up (only
> 4
> little bolts then)

Exactly!
When you're going 2000 miles stopping every 200 to run the engine sucks!

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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

> Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place. It's
> 8
> small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles. My
> vote
> is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up (only
> 4
> little bolts then)

Exactly!
When you're going 2000 miles stopping every 200 to run the engine sucks!

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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

> Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place. It's
> 8
> small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles. My
> vote
> is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up (only
> 4
> little bolts then)

Exactly!
When you're going 2000 miles stopping every 200 to run the engine sucks!

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http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
;-)

"HomeBrewer" <85cj7XXX@cox.net> wrote in message
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> > Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place.
It's
> > 8
> > small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles.
My
> > vote
> > is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up
(only
> > 4
> > little bolts then)
>
> Exactly!
> When you're going 2000 miles stopping every 200 to run the engine sucks!
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Onlyinajeepcj7" <onlyinajeepcj7@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
;-)

"HomeBrewer" <85cj7XXX@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2uqgsoF2d2q3uU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place.
It's
> > 8
> > small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles.
My
> > vote
> > is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up
(only
> > 4
> > little bolts then)
>
> Exactly!
> When you're going 2000 miles stopping every 200 to run the engine sucks!
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
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>
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>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
;-)

"HomeBrewer" <85cj7XXX@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2uqgsoF2d2q3uU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > Why even put the wear and tear on the components in the first place.
It's
> > 8
> > small bolts/nuts and thats it....no stopping every X hundred of miles.
My
> > vote
> > is just remove the driveshaft or remove the rear end and wire it up
(only
> > 4
> > little bolts then)
>
> Exactly!
> When you're going 2000 miles stopping every 200 to run the engine sucks!
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Onlyinajeepcj7" <onlyinajeepcj7@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
>

Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Cut down to the 12 oz. beers.

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
> flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
> ;-)

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03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Cut down to the 12 oz. beers.

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
> flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
> ;-)

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71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

Cut down to the 12 oz. beers.

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
> flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
> ;-)

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tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

> Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
> flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
> ;-)

I used and BIG gatorade bottle.

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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

> Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
> flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
> ;-)

I used and BIG gatorade bottle.

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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
 

> Heck, I have to stop every 200 miles to take a leak anyway. But I haven't
> flat towed since the wifey got me a trailer...
> ;-)

I used and BIG gatorade bottle.

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