About two years ago, I got a ’79 DHC that had been asleep for about 12 or so years ago. What happened was the clutch died, and the previous owner took it to a transmission shop, where they pretty much killed the car. I found the clutch lever arm that had the pivot ball clip cut off and the release bearing sleeve broken, apparently when the new bearing was put on with a hammer! The previous owner took the car back where it slept all these years. I can tell not all of the bolts were put back on (they were in a bucket) and those that were put on were loose (the shifter pretty much fell off).
Now, here is my problem. I towed the car to my place, about 60 miles away going a steady 50 mph with the 5 speed in neutral. I later found out that the 5 speed has an oil pump and should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground and drive shaft connected. Since I’m going to pull the engine/tranny anyway, what should I look for damage wise from the tow?
