Know about towing ML Mercs, transmissions?

Adam, you have to get first prize for the quick response too. Thank you. Have you much sort of detail on the componentry requirements?

Guess we may catch up at Wandin, is that right?

Hi John

Only what I have read, I have had no first hand experience, can't afford a motorhome or a ml430 haha. Some more info below. I think the basics are a pump, hoses, cooling radiator and wiring with a dash mounted monitor in the motor home.

Yep will be a wandin, was almost there this weekend due to my mistake lol.. looking forward to meeting more EO crew.

have a great weekend

The Lube Pump is conveniently located under the engine hood, draws transmission fluid from the pan then pumps to the selector valve. This valve directs the fluid through the radiator cooler then into the lubrication system. REMCO's Lube Pump is powered from the motorhome's battery and fed into a small electronic monitor. The electronic monitor mounted near the motorhome driver, has a green light and a red light with an audible alarm that will alert the operator of any problems in the lubrication system including failure to turn the system on or failure to connect the electrical plug to the car.

One coiled electrical cable between the motorhome and car provides all the circuits for the pump, monitor and vehicle tail lights. For added convenience, REMCO has included a tail light diverter. Packet diverters automatically switch the car's tail light system to towing each time you hook up.The Lube Pump is conveniently located under the engine hood, draws transmission fluid from the pan then pumps to the selector valve. This valve directs the fluid through the radiator cooler then into the lubrication system. REMCO's Lube Pump is powered from the motorhome's battery and fed into a small electronic monitor. The electronic monitor mounted near the motorhome driver, has a green light and a red light with an audible alarm that will alert the operator of any problems in the lubrication system including failure to turn the system on or failure to connect the electrical plug to the car.

One coiled electrical cable between the motorhome and car provides all the circuits for the pump, monitor and vehicle tail lights. For added convenience, REMCO has included a tail light diverter. Packet diverters automatically switch the car's tail light system to towing each time you hook up.

Hey guys, sorry to part Hijack but I cant make Wandn now, I have been called to assist my Dad in Geelong on the day at the All Ford Show at Deakin

Hey Bonz, you going Exploder next? hehehheh Reckon you musta bought the Baz car. Heather will go with me to Wandin.

Glad you have most of the state reconnected again now. Do we call you Storm Boy?

Well we got all our area back on, and no, Storm Boy took over from me on Thursday night at 1800hrs when we had most of it sorted, what a week!

Territory next sounds like a great thing, instead of a black XR, premium sound, sunroof, mmmmmmmm

Well bonz

I know you had plent of things you wanted to buy,so just send me a blank cheque and I will pick you up a few presents.... lol

Thats a shame. Kir said something like p!ss poor excuse hahaha

cheers mate
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Savvas, an A frame is a preference but the trailer is just another tonne to pull or close to it. I understand the kilometres don't add up with the electric speedometer from my reading today, with the electrics off.

fair enuff

Eric, the gear selector would have to be in neutral I am sure. I am sure this is an auto box, but not been in it. There is no other way with just a dashboard switch to select low ratio. I am not sure what it is like underneath though. I would appreciate more knowledge for all that thanks.

John.
There are two seperate boxes for auto and transfer case. The transfer case is moved with a vaccum actuator controlled by the computor, The mod you would require may involve manualy moving the transfer selector, still a hell of alot easier than removing the drive shafts. Eric.

Eric, am sure your comments and those of Adam above will be of interest as the friend had not been able to glean much info previously but knew people towed them in the US. Actually he has a son with a lot od electronics/computer nouse too. It would certainly fool thieves. LOL No drive system mate.

I acknowledge Herkman below - what is recognised, is not always what people can chose to follow up. I have my Nissan suspension beefed beyond what Nissan recognise to one that will support a load.

John.
I have had a look at the 320 transfer case, it uses an electric motor very similar to a windscreen wiper to turn a screw that preloads a spring which moves the selector falk, all that would be required would be a micro switch in the nuatral position to stop the motor in the right spot, piece of cake for the son. Eric.

Eric,

thank you for that. I have emailed your post on to Frank and he should be able to get a better understanding on the issue. If it were as simple as just being able to flick a switch to select neutral, it would make you wonder at the Americans and their other arrangements for pumps. There would be nothing requiring meshing in that area though for lubrication so it would sound a really neat solution.

Thanks again............