I have done it, i wouldn't pull it a long way like this as you don't want all theoil being spat out. SR has a good idea, use a cross over hose, even just some large garden hose to link the two so the oil spits from one side to the other.How short of a distance are you talking?
It would likely be a good idea to connect the 2 main ports of the motors together so that the motors recirculate what residual fluid is inside them.
Cheers - SR