Re: [AMC-list] ancient Gemmer steering gear, ancient starter motor

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

To answer Tom first - If Doug Galvin doesn't have the seals you need try Blaser's (www.blaserauto.com). They usually have the most hard to find parts. What about the starter? I didn't read anything about that! It's pretty standard, any auto electric shop should be able to rebuild it.

Russ, is that a stick or auto car? Even the 64 auto has a rear pump and can be towed in neutral, and it should be safe to tow it for that long at 50 mph, but I don't think I'd try faster. Even then, stop at about 50 miles and see if the trans is getting hot. Make sure it's full of fluid first. The TSM says it can be towed "for short distances" in neutral, shaft should be disconnected for longer tows with the rear wheels on the ground. That would mean removing the tube and pulling the shaft out, then reinstalling the tube in this case. The U-joint yoke slips off (at least on the six cylinder models), but I wouldn't leave the shaft turning in there on the mid bearing. The bearing isn't designed to take the weight of the shaft, just prevent vibration.

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Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:30:25 -0800 (PST)
From: russ hathaway<russh97309@xxxxxxxxx>

Can I successfully tow a 64 Classic V8 AT at freeway speeds for about 150 miles? I will be on a tow dolly and I have done so for other older cars, but only for about 40 miles or so. I'll be keeping it down to about 50MPH, and its rear wheels will be on the ground.
I had towed a car once by backing it on the dolly and tieing the steering wheel, but this was only for about 10 miles. In my minds eye I kept seeing the rope come loose and the car do a quick cookie in the road. I don't want to drive 150 miles with this scene in my mind...Russ

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