<VV> dummy drive train

[NicolCS at aol.com]

Alan asked: <snip>Now that I have the engine and drive train  out, I want to 
move the car 
around. I saw someone reference a 'dummy drive  train' on here once upon a 
time. Is 
this something that must be homemade or  bought? I don't see anything in 
Clarks 
catalog and I don't see anything in  the tech guide.<unsnip>
 
Craig replies:  A dummy drive train is nothing more than an  
engine/diff/transmission of any sort that "fills the hole" while the final  drivetrain is out 
for repair or protection from whatever the body is being  subjected to 
(storage, sandblasting, painting, transport).  The less that's  on the "dummy" the 
better.  (It's lighter and easier to install). 
 
The minimum:
Engine cases
Early or late (as required) differential with ring gear carrier, side  
bearings, and adjusting sleeves (+oil if towing)
Transmission of any type with matching transmission support bracket
 
The maximum:
A complete, running alternative engine, transmission, and  differential.  
(This is what I have and use)
 
Check around with your local club or post on VV, I'd bet that you can have  
hardware rounded up and borrowed or bought within a matter of hours.
Craig Nicol
65,66,67 3,2,4drs