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I’ve about ‘had it’ with hydraulic brake light switches! Around four months ago the hydraulic switch quit in my Speedster… The guy behind me in traffic was good enough to stop me and let me know that I didn’t have brake lights… Bad switch!……Today, I took my ‘63 Avanti in for an inspection sticker… and once again had no stop lights due to a failed hydraulic switch…... I replaced the hydraulic switches in both cars… however, if this happens again, I’m going with a modern mechanical brake light switch, as used in later Avantis and many other cars.

A bit odd those mounting bolts don’t slide right out…. And no, a press isn’t needed to change the starter bendix.

I’d call Dave Thibeault… Be assured he will sell you the correct part… Tel# 978 897 3158

That’s odd… on my ‘83 (RQB3655), the fuel outlet is bottom dead center of the fuel tank… exactly like earlier Avantis .., There is also a factory drain plug in the fuel line located approximately under center of passenger door.

Perfect!

Good for you and your son… And your Avanti looks great… Just be sure that the brakes feel OK!

I always use them with no problems…Thr correct install is shown in your second photo. I tighten the pal nuts by feel… Once they rub against rod nut I give them about another 1/3 turn.

ANSWER… ‘Model C’ !

ANSWER….Prestolite!

I thought the lines looked too big for it to be an electric fuel pump.

Avanti side glass can be a challenge… Worse yet if the doors themselves are slightly misaligned, worn hinges, etc.

And just think…At that time Studebaker was pushing their ‘all new, sure-fire’ DISC BRAKES!!!!!

Wow!… GREAT STORY…. He was probably driving the Due Cento… I think that was the only car there with a chute.

That’s the one Bob!

No seat experts out there?