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Sept 19, 2012 19:06:17 GMT
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Hi folks Slightly obscure question - I have a Jag Mk2 which has disgraced itself by jamming its starter motor. I need to drag it out of the lock up garage so I can get it fixed. Does anyone know where one can attach a tow rope to the front, as like most old cars there are no towing eyes. Thanks in advance. Cortinaman  |
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Sept 19, 2012 20:46:05 GMT
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Crossmember/bottom arm thats where I would start
Dave
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Sept 21, 2012 22:25:44 GMT
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Tricky.....
i had to use a solotow on my old 250v8 to avoid damaging the bodywork......can you access the bumper bolts? If you can remove the front bumper, and make a new bumper iron with a tow hook ....
hope this helps......or just get a few mates to help push it?
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"No............I think I'll stick with the Maxi"
Arther Daley
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How to tow a Jaguar Mk2ChasR
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Sept 21, 2012 22:27:24 GMT
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I would try the bumper irons but be warned that they may get bent in the process....
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Sept 21, 2012 22:46:16 GMT
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Thats why id make a new one out of a piece of flat bar |
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"No............I think I'll stick with the Maxi"
Arther Daley
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Sept 21, 2012 22:50:02 GMT
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Or over simplify the problem, long long rope, around the rear axle, and under a wooden block under the front sub, then tow as low as possible on the tractor......this should keep the rope from fouling the bodywork
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"No............I think I'll stick with the Maxi"
Arther Daley
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Sept 24, 2012 12:08:59 GMT
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Thanks chaps - in the end I put a strop round the cross member which just cleared the front valance - so no trouble there. I could have done without the dozy woman trying to drive between the jag and the tow vehicle on a roundabout though!  |
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Sept 25, 2012 17:31:28 GMT
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Hence why tow ropes are illegal to use on the public highway.....
before some one jumps up and says "well why are they allowed to sell them?", they are only supposed to be for pulling out of ditches etc, not towing a car at 30mph with a 16th of the required stopping distance.
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"No............I think I'll stick with the Maxi"
Arther Daley
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Sept 25, 2012 19:05:23 GMT
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I have to revise my statement........i cant find a "law" for tow ropes, apparently it is at thr disvression of the officer at the time
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"No............I think I'll stick with the Maxi"
Arther Daley
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