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Subject:Re: Talk to me about AT's!
From:Michael Elliott
Date:Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:26:44 -0700

Dennis Haynes typed:
> FYI
> The problem with towing does not have to do with gear loading, but
> lubrication. There is no splash lubrication of the gears, shafts and
> bushings in the automatic section. All lubrication is provided by the
> pump, which is only driven when the engine is turning.

Oh ho! That makes sense! Thanks for clearing that up, Dennis!

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