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At regular intervals, I see people needing help with their Q-Jet carbs for various symptoms, and they get lots of advice from a lot of people. My opinion on this has always been that it's nearly impossible to troubleshoot a Q-Jet via e-mail/Internet/Forum discussion for the following reason...

Does anyone have factual information on the location of the rear deck "Stingray" nameplate (rear, passenger side of rear "deck" area) for a '64 Roadster? (Coupe location is different) If you have an original, untampered-with roadster, could you send me (or post) photos of the emblem with a tape...

Actually, in spite of their management, the engineers at GM are pretty damned sharp. I have worked with many of them over the years, and, yes, they know what they're doing.

GM has never had a limitation on towing any manual transmission car without the engine running. Lars

As noted above, manual trannies don't have pressure oiling or a front pump - they lube themsleves from splash oiling and have no constraints on towing. Lars

I used to teach auto trannies at the GM Training Center - here is the GM rule on towing automatics: "35/35" You can tow an automatic for no more than 35 miles at no more than 35 miles per hour. An automatic transmission, unlike a manual, gets no splash oiling - all bearings and bushings are...

Over the years, I've written and published a few "how-to" tech articles that have been floating around the Internet in various forms. Most of the articles on the 'net are not kept up-to-date, and many are several years obsolete. The best way to get the most recent revisions to the articles is...

Lars here and checking in with this group. Be glad to assist as always. Lars Tuning for Beer World Tour Tuned by Lars Corvettes Denver