I use 5 hrs for R&R for the 4spd, but 6 hr for a 5spd. Again, I've done a lot of these so your ...   04-02-2026 08:56 pm

Just happened to be on here when I saw this: YES, it is a DIY project(and NO, you do NOT need to remove the engine ...   04-02-2026 08:11 pm

Vance; if for some reason you still want that dreaded logic box, I have quite a few I took off all the cars I've had bruce ...   03-13-2026 11:18 pm

Sent response in a different thread; also, please heed the advice of adding the extra washer I wrote about on 9/25/'22 to the front subframe for ...   03-12-2026 12:48 am

A piece of angle iron(1/8" thickness or more) spread between the 2 rails with a ratcheting strap(make it 400+ lbs for strength) going under the ...   03-12-2026 12:44 am

Many have had their dash cracked from exposure to the sun. One place I have heard wants quite a bit of money for the ...   03-08-2026 01:01 pm

Vance: you're working on "problems" that have been solved "ages" ago. The logic box with its 12 pins is(was) the problem long ago. ...   03-07-2026 07:50 pm

?Fuse for cigarette lighter? This is already fused by the bottom fuse which has the purple wires("always HOT, but fused) coming out of it. This ...   12-09-2025 02:08 pm

I don't know if you had enough exhaust items on the car when you got it, but the 2 places for the "hanging" uses compression ...   12-07-2025 05:31 pm

Vance: if you need a complete" metal center section, I have plent bruce/RedRAcer ...   12-05-2025 04:01 pm

Late to another thread; I've done plenty of 4spds and the workshop manual for this is actually quite good(unlike the engine section; I guess ...   12-05-2025 03:58 pm

Super late to this thread, but noomg might be correct in Grose Jets made lately. I used to order 400 at a time and NEVER ...   11-25-2025 11:54 pm

Tony Ta in northern Cali may have one for sale; I just sent him a set of the exhaust injector pipes since we don't need ...   11-21-2025 11:19 pm

You should obtain a J-H wiring diagram which will show the colors. If you can't find a diagram, email me(under my profile) and I'll ...   10-31-2025 03:24 pm

BAD NEWS: keymate@sccoast.net 3:00 PM (6 hours ago) to me Hi Bruce Thank you for your order 11-3477 We are out of stock on the Ilco HD49 key blank. This ...   09-05-2025 01:43 am

twincam: before taking out the lock, the correct key # according to the locksmith I just went to, said it is ILCO HD49, ...   09-04-2025 05:52 pm

I just spent a rather "exhausting" search for HD49 by DM, and came up empty handed. ILCO has an HD49, but I do NOT ...   09-03-2025 08:23 pm

Just checked with my GT(the Late Joe Mazurk's one I bought in November of 2013) and it is "different; that key is labeled: HD49, made by ...   09-03-2025 07:43 pm

Thanks for that info; If anyone has any other key makers that will work for our cars, please post that, as I am sure ...   08-26-2025 09:02 pm

I often get asked for replacement keys for both the ignition and the other one(doors, trunk, glove box), so here's a small list of aftermarket ...   08-24-2025 11:05 pm

The original tires on our cars were Pirelli CN36 (H speed rating) that had nylon instead of the steel when getting a replacement). Yes, ...   08-24-2025 10:29 pm

I have a few NOS ring gears. email me at the email in my profile: RedRacerbm@gmail.com bruce madden ...   08-05-2025 12:16 am

Tom: that is the oil feed hole for the cams. Yes, earlier engines did not have that, but a bulletin was put forth telling owners ...   07-16-2025 10:46 pm

Vance: hope I' don't "insult" your engine rebuild knowledge, but there is a VERY important step when reinstalling the oil pickup tube & screen. The bolt ...   07-06-2025 01:40 am

You should be able to knock off the EX wheel as it is now with impunity--CAREFULLY. Then flip it as you stated & realign. ...   07-02-2025 11:07 am

Looks like the correct alignment; engine running? ...   07-01-2025 11:29 pm

thanks, Sander: that would make it a rubber bumper 4spd, a true '74 1/2 as opposed to the '74 3/4 for the 5 spd(before the ...   06-13-2025 09:40 pm

btw, if you give me the vin # (1110-*****), I may know the history of this car as it's in the SE bruce ...   06-13-2025 06:44 pm

Just read this post; sorry about your troubles, but email or phone me if you have questions. My info is listed under my profile. bruce/redracer ...   06-13-2025 06:39 pm

If the nose of the impeller is not touching the back of whatever, then it's definitely NOT the 1st or 2nd generation. My guess ...   05-25-2025 10:09 pm

I see in your write up that you replaced the water pump with a Robey Rebuilt? new?. If they are still using the ...   05-25-2025 12:57 pm

As has been stated, there is a booster for all the J-Hs as well as the Gts(slightly larger). At this point in time, they are almost ...   05-15-2025 02:26 pm

Sorry, late again to these new threads: the standard way for the allen bolts was : if you could not remove the bolt via ...   05-15-2025 02:17 pm

Yes, that's called an "oil slinger" in the J-H book. It is INCREDIBLY important when reinstalling the rear main seal cover that you do ...   05-15-2025 02:07 pm

Since I can't get the pictures to post without a ridiculous amount of effort of "resizing", if you wish to see the 3 photos with ...   04-29-2025 02:20 am

I went to my box of "air filters, and believe it or not, I had 3 OEM ones plus and aftermarket one that can be ...   04-29-2025 02:07 am

I have always retrofitted them with the earlier style that takes 2 bearings. I have found that they are cheaper and easier to "repair" as ...   02-18-2025 01:22 am

Just read this--Sorry to hear about your problem. After 45+ years of working on these cars, I too have my first blown" head gasket, but ...   02-15-2025 03:15 pm

Thanks for the kind words, Vance; and merry one to you and your family ...   12-15-2024 02:18 am

If you need/want good used gauges(and some new), let me know--will try not to "rip-you-off" too badly:) bruce'redracer ...   12-12-2024 06:09 pm