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We'll nee some more information before offering suggestions. 1. What's the current condition of the AC system? Are the compressor, condenser, hoses, evaporator, etc in good shape? Is the system charged properly? 2. Have you taken steps to minimize outside heat from entering the cabin? Are all engine compartment grommets and seals in place? Are the footwell fresh air and heater doors closing properly? Is the heater control water valve closing properly?

These are from Bob Johnstone’s Avanti registry. The car has possibly been sold to someone in Oregon. Mike

Another vote for Autolite AP85 plugs. Brad Bez put them in our R3, and I have been so pleased with them, I now have Autolites in a number of our other cars and they are all working great.

It looks as though someone made an effort to redirect fuel tank vapors for some reason. Perhaps the original vent hose loop was compromised so the quick fix was to drill a few more holes in the tank and add some plumbing. As Groucho Marx once said: “ The problem with making something foolproof, is that fools are so ingenious.”

More than one Avanti performance shop recommend Autolite AP85 Platinum spark plugs for an R2. That's what I run in mine.

The amount of change you are mentioning won't affect the caster enough to make a difference. Remember the king pin front end design of the early 50s wasn't set up for much caster. Shinny bias ply tires, lower speed limits and mostly non power steering cars ran zero to negative caster.

Endurance is a new resource for me. Thanks.

Looks like it.

Would this be the part?

They are available new from Stude international or Endurance built products etc. Peter

Looking for a source. Thanks.

I looked at a crossover chart and the XR4 is equivalent to a Champion RJ14YC…I think that’s a bit too hot. The XR5 is closer to the proper heat range but crossover charts can be inaccurate when it comes to heat ranges.

Read at one time that NGK XR4 (5858) plugs would be good choice for a '64 R2 with stock ignition, anyone can confirm that?,,,

This is a very good deal… I priced a new Hurst Comp Plus shifter & kit for a Studebaker Avanti five years ago, and was told $700-$800 (just for the shifter & kit)

Replace the idler pulley bearing….. BCA#203FF

I have some original brochures that came with R2696. Be glad to mail them to the current owner. Bob Johnstone shows the last owner in Ontario Canada but not in the AOAI registry. Mike

I’m seeing what I believe to be excess movement in the belts at idle which also seems to be causing a clattering noise. I’m not a mechanic but I will have an opportunity in a few weeks to get it back to my buddy’s shop and have his/our mechanic finish up a few other things. My question is, could a simple adjustment fix the issue or should I order a new spring and/or other parts. I’m not opposed to ordering a part that may not actually be necessary at this time, because if it is necessary I’ll have it in hand and not have to wait a week and then have to schedule shop time again. Strangely, I did not see removal, replacement or adjustment of this part 1542361 addressed in the workshop manual. This is on a 1963 R2. Thanks in advance.

OK. So when I adjust the caster angle to positive, the bolt is against the left edge of the groove, thus creating maximum adjustment. It's strange that the fit isn't more precise when the groove is suitable for almost a 9/16 inch bolt, but it's good that the parts are correct. Thanks mfg and Zedman.

I checked my old parts stash (kept for reference !) and it appears to be the same as yours- I never checked this fit so I was also surprised. Because the actual bearing surfaces are the screws and they rotate, the Pinch bolt Clamps the 'Trunnion' tightly and prevents its rotation. Don't lose sleep over this one ! 😴

Lovely- Excellent set of photos.... be very proud 🙃

We did and all is well. . .

If the bolt is cinched up tight, there will be no movement between upper pin and the king plan.

Very nice car, congrats on your work.. Also a nice place for an Italian tune-up.....

Do I have the correct Upper Control Arm Pivot Pin #524227 or is it meant to be like this? I have correct size bolt 3/8 and the hole for that is not exceptionally loose. The Pin locks easy when the bolt is tightened. But... The pin groove allows for a lot of lateral movement and the groove is wider and deeper than intended for a 3/8 bolt. I can fit about a 0.6 inch bolt in the groove. The 3/8 bolt couldn't have made that groove. This greatly affects, among other things, caster adjustment. IMG_6595.mov IMG_6592.mov

Some have used a modern activated-charcoal canister to replace that vent hose. That was described in a thread on here (or the SDC Forum) --Dwight