Why can't the Pro cars ?

Kevin Panzino · 02-13-2018, 02:45 PM

I too have heard the clutch plates and disks often get fused together. But that being said I have not seen the engine rotating as they push the car off?? Does that reverser also have a neutral?

Bernie Cunningham · 02-14-2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Panzino

I too have heard the clutch plates and disks often get fused together. But that being said I have not seen the engine rotating as they push the car off?? Does that reverser also have a neutral?

I could be wrong but I believe there is a splined slider sleeve that easily disconnects the drivetrain from the motor, that's how they tow 'em back to the pits as well.
It makes sense that while on the track they must wait for the Safety Saferie to uncouple a locked up situation. Confirmation would be appreciated.

MFR440 · 02-14-2018, 03:20 AM

If only there were a member of this forum with some experience in Top Fuel?! Paging Mr. Bailey....

02-13-2018, 02:45 PM	#1
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 576 Likes: 298 Liked 748 Times in 137 Posts	Re: Why can't the Pro cars ? I too have heard the clutch plates and disks often get fused together. But that being said I have not seen the engine rotating as they push the car off?? Does that reverser also have a neutral?

02-14-2018, 03:20 AM	#3
MFR440 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 112 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Why can't the Pro cars ? If only there were a member of this forum with some experience in Top Fuel?! Paging Mr. Bailey.... __________________ Meyer Family Racing (re-tired) 1965 Dodge Coronet - Steet car and Part-time N/SS 1962 Plymouth Fury S/ST #3384 - Race in Peace, Craig Meyer

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