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I was missing 1 of the trim connector for the window trim on my 63. My cousin made me one. Thanks Ted

Assembling my R2 engine, these retainers or locks came with some small parts along with the complete engine kit, some people say to use them on the nuts on the connecting rods other people say not to, as they may come loose and fall off in the engine. Wondering what the consensus is, to use them or not to use them, and if so, should they go on with the top facing up or opposite? Also just how tight to put them on, don't know if there's a torque rating for something this light duty or not, I have provided pictures of them going on either way as an example,,,

A little bit confused about the correct mark on the harmonic balancer for the ignition timing. I'm reassembling my R2 engine after the Machine Shop work, which was completely apart when I bought it so I don't know exactly how everything was to begin with. The harmonic balancer has two faint marks on it, one seems to be halfway across the width, the other seems to be more in the middle but not completely end to end of the width, they are 180° opposite each other. The one with the F3 next to it seems to be less defined or not as deep impression as the one opposite it but that's the one (f3) that seems to line up with the degree indicator provided I put everything together right as far as the cam/crank gears Etc., neither mark is really etched into the balancer as I would have expected it to be in order to see when timing the ignition. Hoping someone out there could give me a definite answer based on their experience I have included pictures of the balancer and the marks on it,,,

Ah--that makes sense. Thanks for the input!

Hi folks. I started the questions on the Red Hawk posting. I thought this would be a more direct place to post the issues I'm having. So my 73 Avanti is having fuel feed issues. I've blown out the line and syphon pumped it out as well to the tank off of the fuel pump line. It'll run, but lethargic. Runs great off of a 5 gal gas can. I've seen virtually no crud showing up in an installed clear filter. So the main question for the day is where is the gas feed line attached to the tank and how do I access it? From under the car? Is there also a drain petcock or other drainage method? ..........

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

Are you sure you need one? The stone guard/grill was a '64 thing though many were retro-fitted to '63 Avantis.

Google Nu-Relic Power Windows. I'm pretty sure they have a setup for Avantis. I've used them for other make cars. Excellent quality. Not cheap. GREAT help over the phone when an issue arises.

looking for a 63 grill

Pre oiler. Pumps up oil pressure before starting the engine.

I too was thinking it's an electric fuel pump. But this afternoon I got under the car and determined that it's connected to the oil pan by a copper (or maybe steel) line. There's also a second line that runs from this mystery device to somewhere near the oil filter. (I can't verify the exact connection point without removing some components, which I may try doing soon.) Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? I'm guessing it's a pump of some kind, but I can't think of the purpose, since the oil is already driven by the mechanical oil pump in the sump. Can anyone tell me if they have a line coming from the passenger side of the oil pan, and if so, where it goes? (This is separate from the dipstick connection, of course.) Also, for what it's worth, the original, mechanical fuel pump is in place and connected.

You should post this on our virtual car show under 63-64

Might be easier to just finish the job with switches and wiring. Meyer's probably has the parts. you can order a wiring schematic.

Got me a nice set (4) gas-charged correct shocks on eBay for a lot less than the Stude vendors. Just do a little shopping. They are available almost everywhere.

Electric fuel pumps should always be mounted in the rear of the vehicle as close to the fuel tank outlet as possible and lower is best. Electric pumps PUSH better than pull whereas mechanical pumps PULL better than push, which is why they're mounted up front by the carb. Former owner was probably trying to eliminate vapor lock. Also, electric pumps should have a pre filter, preferably one that can be seen thru and taken apart for cleaning. I use both pumps, the electric primarily for priming the carb. and no problems!

Looks like a Mallory fuel pump.

This week my son and I went to the barn to start our 63/64 Avanti R1. My son , who has been overseas for a dozen years,, is my partner on this more or less time capsule. It has original paint, carpet, and upholstery , as well as mechanics. All in very fine shape. There was some worry that starting up might be hard, but after connecting the 3EE battery ,after two key turns the Avanti produced a start and even idle. I guess I just want to express my relief that all is ok. Daryl

RQB3263/81/305/700R4 NEAR GAINSEVILLE FL

Consider it a small footnote to Avanti history. Sorry that most of the folks who made that history are no longer around to share their stories.

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!!!!!

I don't remember him mentioning which Avanti he was driving. But he did say that as he was trying to bring it to a stop he was worrying about how he was going to explain plowing through the bleacher full of reporters from all the top auto magazines..