Posted 2015-08-31 10:34 AM (#488413) Subject: New Desoto
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Location: Northern California
Tomorrow I'm picking up my Desoto. I'm going to have to tow it approx 50 miles, then onto a trailer. Is this going to be alright? It has a Powerflite transmission. Thanks
Jim
Posted 2015-08-31 10:45 AM (#488414 - in reply to #488413) Subject: RE: New Desoto
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Remove the driveshaft if you will be flat towing for that distance. Also, be
aware that the e-brake will be disconnected in the process, so you will need
to take appropriate measures for any rollaway issues that might result ! ...
like squashing the guy under the car removing the driveshaft !
You need a 1/4" drive socket set with both deep and standard sockets, and
some open end wrenches. Memory tells me the size is 7/16", but the old brain
is getting fuzzy. Removing it after a long sit might prove a little crusty, but
once oiled up and done, you'll find you can whip this dude in and out in five
minutes. Too dammed easy !
Posted 2015-08-31 7:16 PM (#488465 - in reply to #488413) Subject: RE: New Desoto
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Kahuna - 2015-08-31 10:34 AM Tomorrow I'm picking up my Desoto. I'm going to have to tow it approx 50 miles, then onto a trailer. Is this going to be alright? It has a Powerflite transmission. Thanks Jim
Can you enlighten us as to the year/model/body style ? Also pictures are welcome.
New Desoto
