WARNING BB Towing

[joedana0502]

I have a 1990 WB40 that needed to be towed. The towing company convinced me that
they didn't need to disconnect the drive line if we were going a short distance
and if we left the engine idling. Well after 3 miles the transmission was
smoking like it was on fire. I then had another towing company tow the bus 150
miles to an Allison transmission repair shop. Not only were all the part inside
burned up the core was also damaged to the point it had to be replaced. Total
cost for this repair was $25.000. This was two months ago and I am still waiting
to get it back. After a lot work the towing company is paying for the
transmission, but I am still staying in motels and eating out which I am having
to pay for. We are full timers. A word to the wise Allison told me they make NO
automatic transmission that can be towed ANY distance without disconnecting the
drive shaft from Pickups to buses and 18 wheelers. I hope this will save
somebody else a lot of problems and expense.

Joe Blankenship
1990 WB40
Panama,Fl