wrangler towed in gear
#51
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
Thanks, good to know.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 02:29:20 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>If you put the tranny in gear and the xfercase in neutral, you won't
>need to disco the driveshaft.
>
>dgassocdelete@pobox.com wrote:
>
>> No, it wasn't. But I'm learning that's the best way. I'd also heard we
>> should have disconnected the driveshaft.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 02:29:20 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>If you put the tranny in gear and the xfercase in neutral, you won't
>need to disco the driveshaft.
>
>dgassocdelete@pobox.com wrote:
>
>> No, it wasn't. But I'm learning that's the best way. I'd also heard we
>> should have disconnected the driveshaft.
#52
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
Thanks, good to know.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 02:29:20 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>If you put the tranny in gear and the xfercase in neutral, you won't
>need to disco the driveshaft.
>
>dgassocdelete@pobox.com wrote:
>
>> No, it wasn't. But I'm learning that's the best way. I'd also heard we
>> should have disconnected the driveshaft.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 02:29:20 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>If you put the tranny in gear and the xfercase in neutral, you won't
>need to disco the driveshaft.
>
>dgassocdelete@pobox.com wrote:
>
>> No, it wasn't. But I'm learning that's the best way. I'd also heard we
>> should have disconnected the driveshaft.
#53
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
Definitely don't drive it tho!
--
griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD
<dgassocdelete@pobox.com> wrote in message
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> We think it might be from a freeze plug but it was late and dark and
> he was also pretty sick thinking of the possibilities. We'll find out.
> Thank you
down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
Definitely don't drive it tho!
--
griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD
<dgassocdelete@pobox.com> wrote in message
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> We think it might be from a freeze plug but it was late and dark and
> he was also pretty sick thinking of the possibilities. We'll find out.
> Thank you
#54
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
Definitely don't drive it tho!
--
griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD
<dgassocdelete@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:nppdo01feekfq5amis4hrt04n3h57hnp3v@4ax.com...
> We think it might be from a freeze plug but it was late and dark and
> he was also pretty sick thinking of the possibilities. We'll find out.
> Thank you
down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
Definitely don't drive it tho!
--
griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD
<dgassocdelete@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:nppdo01feekfq5amis4hrt04n3h57hnp3v@4ax.com...
> We think it might be from a freeze plug but it was late and dark and
> he was also pretty sick thinking of the possibilities. We'll find out.
> Thank you
#55
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
Definitely don't drive it tho!
--
griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD
<dgassocdelete@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:nppdo01feekfq5amis4hrt04n3h57hnp3v@4ax.com...
> We think it might be from a freeze plug but it was late and dark and
> he was also pretty sick thinking of the possibilities. We'll find out.
> Thank you
down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
Definitely don't drive it tho!
--
griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD
<dgassocdelete@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:nppdo01feekfq5amis4hrt04n3h57hnp3v@4ax.com...
> We think it might be from a freeze plug but it was late and dark and
> he was also pretty sick thinking of the possibilities. We'll find out.
> Thank you
#56
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
I may be thinking about on other vehicles, my mom's old '64 Comet had
a freeze plug that was meant to pop out hopefully before the block
cracked in case the engine froze. I've got a service manual and will
see what it says.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:52:34 GMT, "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca>
wrote:
>Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
>down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
>block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
>stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
>YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
>Definitely don't drive it tho!
a freeze plug that was meant to pop out hopefully before the block
cracked in case the engine froze. I've got a service manual and will
see what it says.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:52:34 GMT, "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca>
wrote:
>Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
>down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
>block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
>stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
>YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
>Definitely don't drive it tho!
#57
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
I may be thinking about on other vehicles, my mom's old '64 Comet had
a freeze plug that was meant to pop out hopefully before the block
cracked in case the engine froze. I've got a service manual and will
see what it says.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:52:34 GMT, "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca>
wrote:
>Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
>down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
>block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
>stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
>YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
>Definitely don't drive it tho!
a freeze plug that was meant to pop out hopefully before the block
cracked in case the engine froze. I've got a service manual and will
see what it says.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:52:34 GMT, "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca>
wrote:
>Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
>down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
>block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
>stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
>YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
>Definitely don't drive it tho!
#58
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
I may be thinking about on other vehicles, my mom's old '64 Comet had
a freeze plug that was meant to pop out hopefully before the block
cracked in case the engine froze. I've got a service manual and will
see what it says.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:52:34 GMT, "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca>
wrote:
>Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
>down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
>block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
>stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
>YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
>Definitely don't drive it tho!
a freeze plug that was meant to pop out hopefully before the block
cracked in case the engine froze. I've got a service manual and will
see what it says.
On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:52:34 GMT, "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca>
wrote:
>Not sure what you mean by "freeze plug" but with my '88 YJ ...I was driving
>down the street one day and blew the lock heater plug out of the side of my
>block and blew coolant all over the street until she started to overheat and
>stall. Maybe that's it? Maybe that's what you mean by "freeze plug"? On my
>YJ it was located on the driver side on the lower half of the engine.
>Definitely don't drive it tho!
#59
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
about 6000 rpm with 28" tyres, 3.07 ratio
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"V L" <nmvrlewis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>
> >
> > That said, forcing an engine to turn over sure wouldn't have any bearing
> > on leaking antifreeze unless he blew a piston rod through the block or
> > something like that. Something has to be physically busted to leak.
> >
> > That sure could happen I guess. The piston or rod would seize due to
> > lack of oil and blow apart and right out through the block.
> >
>
> If the trans was in a lower gear, such as 2nd or 3rd, the engine could
> over-rev at highway speeds. I've seen some big tow vehicles such as
> motorhomes and such head down the road with the towed vehicle in park
> or the parking brake on, blowing the rear tires! I agree it would be a
> big load but once you got it moving, who knows. Someone please
> calculate the engine rpm of a Wrangler in 2nd gear @ 70mph!!
>
> VL
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"V L" <nmvrlewis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:65524a40.0411011958.2f0bd25b@posting.google.c om...
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:<418658F6.E51BBC05@sympatico.ca>...
>
> >
> > That said, forcing an engine to turn over sure wouldn't have any bearing
> > on leaking antifreeze unless he blew a piston rod through the block or
> > something like that. Something has to be physically busted to leak.
> >
> > That sure could happen I guess. The piston or rod would seize due to
> > lack of oil and blow apart and right out through the block.
> >
>
> If the trans was in a lower gear, such as 2nd or 3rd, the engine could
> over-rev at highway speeds. I've seen some big tow vehicles such as
> motorhomes and such head down the road with the towed vehicle in park
> or the parking brake on, blowing the rear tires! I agree it would be a
> big load but once you got it moving, who knows. Someone please
> calculate the engine rpm of a Wrangler in 2nd gear @ 70mph!!
>
> VL
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Re: wrangler towed in gear
about 6000 rpm with 28" tyres, 3.07 ratio
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"V L" <nmvrlewis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:65524a40.0411011958.2f0bd25b@posting.google.c om...
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:<418658F6.E51BBC05@sympatico.ca>...
>
> >
> > That said, forcing an engine to turn over sure wouldn't have any bearing
> > on leaking antifreeze unless he blew a piston rod through the block or
> > something like that. Something has to be physically busted to leak.
> >
> > That sure could happen I guess. The piston or rod would seize due to
> > lack of oil and blow apart and right out through the block.
> >
>
> If the trans was in a lower gear, such as 2nd or 3rd, the engine could
> over-rev at highway speeds. I've seen some big tow vehicles such as
> motorhomes and such head down the road with the towed vehicle in park
> or the parking brake on, blowing the rear tires! I agree it would be a
> big load but once you got it moving, who knows. Someone please
> calculate the engine rpm of a Wrangler in 2nd gear @ 70mph!!
>
> VL
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"V L" <nmvrlewis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:65524a40.0411011958.2f0bd25b@posting.google.c om...
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:<418658F6.E51BBC05@sympatico.ca>...
>
> >
> > That said, forcing an engine to turn over sure wouldn't have any bearing
> > on leaking antifreeze unless he blew a piston rod through the block or
> > something like that. Something has to be physically busted to leak.
> >
> > That sure could happen I guess. The piston or rod would seize due to
> > lack of oil and blow apart and right out through the block.
> >
>
> If the trans was in a lower gear, such as 2nd or 3rd, the engine could
> over-rev at highway speeds. I've seen some big tow vehicles such as
> motorhomes and such head down the road with the towed vehicle in park
> or the parking brake on, blowing the rear tires! I agree it would be a
> big load but once you got it moving, who knows. Someone please
> calculate the engine rpm of a Wrangler in 2nd gear @ 70mph!!
>
> VL