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Subject:Re: Towing an automatic bus
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Tue, 4 Sep 2001 20:12:39 +1200

Disconnect the driveshafts AT THE OUTER CVs (tie the shaft ends up so they
don't drag on the ground) and tow it normally.

Some automatics (eg GM Powerglides) can be towed without disconnecting
driveshafts; my Corvair/Powerglide-kitted T2 could be tow-started!

Andrew Grebneff
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