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Is this bumper still available? Please reply asap.

I think some of the interior light bulbs and fuses were made by Mazda from Japan.

This is a link to a pdf file with part interchange information from the Bob Johnstone website. Shock absorber information is on page 9. Pay attention to the notes under the table. In some cases, minor modifications may need to be made to get a particular brand and part number to fit. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://studebaker-info.org/Tech/njnagel/interchange2.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjTzs3S5OCGAxWQBUQIHXSbDtcQFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2dNLeK8hfODO9dA1zEmjYV

Sometimes it all depends who you deal with at the registry!

mfg, thanks so much. That makes it clear. I will call my R1 transmission a Power Shift. Daryl

The Flightomatic was Studebaker’s name for the automatic transmission used from ‘56 thru ‘66… The Powershift or ‘Avanti Powershift’ was the heavy duty automatic transmission used behind Avanti ‘R’ type engines in the Avantis, Larks, and the Hawks… The Powershift transmission is basically a heavy duty water cooled version of the Flightomatic, the biggest difference between the two is a completely different valve body shift pattern, changing from ‘PNDLR’ to ‘PRND21’….. HD clutch discs, and a wider front band are also found inside the Powershift. A higher stall speed torque converter was also part of the Powershift factory setup.

That's a lot of wonderful information. Great blog, too. Thank you all. I cannot tell exactly where the leak originates. Somewhere in the front. I had hoped to get the seals, etc. in hand before I gave the Avanti to someone in the Bozeman, Mt., for work. On a slightly different subject I have heard different names for a 1963/64 Avanti R1 automatic transmission. Power Shift, Flight-O-Matic, and maybe another. Can anyone explain the differences ? Thanks, Daryl

Hey Grant, any luck on your bushing search? I acquired the larger set of bars for my 83 and was told the larger bushings were not available. Could they be forced on with silicone lube or maybe carefully hogged out with a Dremel? I was also told that replacing the front bar was a challenge. Mike

Hi Daryl- You have not stated where the oil leaks from so I'd assume it's leaking from the following locations- Front Pump to Torque Converter nose Seal (original) Victor 49649 BU single lip (but double lip is good too) Extension Housing Seal (original) ‘Victor’ 49567 Timken equivalent 410059 Notoriously- the seal kit for the Selector Shaft & Manual Kickdown Shaft assy .... Kickdown Shaft Nitrile ‘O’ring (shaft) ID 3/8” OD 5/8” Section dia 1/8” Transmission case/shaft 'lip' seal for Manual Selector Shaft ID .750 OD 1 1/16” Width 3/16” Timken equivalent 240816 Sump Gasket and Strainer- as follows The vast majority of all these parts are for almost any 'Type 8 Warner Gear Small Iron Case' Transmission found on lots of cars as well as Studeys (Ford AMC Jaguar Jeep..) Almost any Transmisssion replacement parts businesses should be able to supply these. The strainer in the sump can usually be washed and blown clear for re-use, if you don't need to replace it. Powershift Transmissions have some different parts but I'm pretty sure the majority of those above are bog-standard. Any seals you remove should have a number on 'em and you could buy these from any good Bearing and Seal suppliers. Pics of these are on my blog http://studebakerflightomatic.blogspot.com/ Removal of the selector lever will require removal and re assembly of the detent ball & Spring that is in the case- DO see the Blog otherwise I'll leave you to find a better way of re assembling it without repeatedly firing it around the workshop ! Regards- Steve

Here's what my mechanic sent to me. I can get additional photos if that will help.

Can you take a picture of the brakes and the rear axle housing. It will help immensely. There also may be tags attached to the differential bolts that can tell the tale.

Here's an article that might help https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/1820728-rear-shock-interchange-1951-56-and-or-57-62

I have bearing and inner and outer rear axle seal part numbers if you should need them.

‘Fatsco’ transmission parts in New Jersey is a very good source of parts for both automatic and standard transmissions. I’ve had two Avanti Powershift transmissions overhauled over the years using parts obtained from Fatsco.

Interesting…. Possibly installed by selling dealer at request of original owner.

Those black seats gotta be toasty in the summertime! You just can't beat the rake of the Studebaker built Avanti 😍

It looks like all Avantis starting with R-4892 had the cooling kit installed at the factory. The parts catalog shows all the parts listed were used for all models. The cover over the automatic gear selector started in production after 5400 units. The cover is included in the kit. It's interesting the kit only applies to cars without air.

A previous owner installed aftermarket disc brakes on my '84. Pads extend about a half inch above the rotors, and there's no parking brake capability. So we ordered the Turner disc conversion and learned the axle has larger backing flanges than the Studebaker/Newman Altman built Avantis, plus the bolt pattern is off. Doing a deep dive in AOAI archives, I get the feeling I'm not alone in having this problem. The names Jeep and International Harvester occasionally are mentioned. Gotta have rear brakes for my ride. Suggestions?? On the left, the correct retaining plate. The one on the right is from my car. Mismatch on bearings, too.

Both R5408, 4spd with A/C, and R5423, Auto with A/C, have the cooling kit that ducts air from the cowl vents to the transmission tunnel installed. Of course, both could have been modified after production.

The Service Letter is dated 12/5/63. Console cooling kit - Avanti models without air conditioning. Quote: "Current production Avanti models, identified by square headlights, are equipped with a cooling device for the console, transmission tunnel, and shift control lever." This may indicate that all Avantis without air conditioning (R1 & R2) starting at R-4892 had the cooling device installed at the factory. The cooling kit described in the service letter is for Avantis with both automatic and standard shift transmissions.

Changing the selector shaft seal is also a good idea.

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I used Race Tec pistons in my R1 as I wasn’t happy with the cast option available thru SI. They had all the patterns and only needed to know what CR and oversize I wanted Race Tec Huntington Beach, CA 714-903-4362

I'm working on the entire suspension/steering system and am having a problem right from the start. I got a bushing kit for the rear sway bars and after fighting 40 years of rusted bolts I managed to disassemble the entire thing. It turns out the sway bar (on my 84) is the factory installed, larger, 3/4" diameter while the bushings are for the smaller 1/2" bar of previous years. As well, the retainers for the sway bar ends, are mangled (probably due to incorrectly places jacks/hoists over the years) so they also need replacing. Does anyone know of a source of the larger bushings and the end retainers that would hold them in place? I will take any information on suppliers of OEM as well as after market sources. grant mills RQB3598

So Jim, when you removed the cap over the bulb, does it still identify which gear you are in? And after the above comments I’m wondering if the heat is coming from the bulb or the transmission? Mike