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Towing a `N` ??
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:09 pm
by rich2a
Hi,Heard that you should`nt tow a `N` (standard) due to the worm drive arrangement rear axel
- any comments?? If so how do I move and load a non runner onto a trailer
Its in a barn at the moment and would need a fair bit of shunting to get it out!! Thanks, Rich
Re: Towing a `N` ??
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:34 pm
by tmc
I think the 'official' reply is that you are correct but having owned several over the years nearly all have been towed sometime and my present one ( when not running because aircleaner oil was to thin and it sucked through ) did around a mile or more trying to bump start ,so they can't be that delicate.
They also say you can't bump start an N but you can with a fair bit of skidding and a 4x4 or tractor to tow it , however if yours break's I decline all responsibility . ( I could almost be a politician !)
Just found this clip on youtube ! ( the language is a little colourfull ! )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nOCt-OX ... re=related
Re: Towing a `N` ??
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:42 pm
by rich2a
hi, thanks for reply - just wondering about towing home 2 miles might be too far though!! Rich.
Re: Towing a `N` ??
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:58 pm
by tmc
I agree , that could be pushing your luck a bit too far , or I suppose, pulling your luck a bit too far ?? !!
Re: Towing a `N` ??
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:04 pm
by rwray
Hiya Rich, I've owned several N's and i've towed mine about 4 miles to get it home once when it packed up. I've found they tow ok if your gentle and slow but I wouldn't reccommend trying to bump start it as this will but much more strain through the worm with engine compression etc.