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Not knowing much about the Paxton blowers...........I'm going to say false. My reasoning is that removing springs will make the ball drive assembly even more likely to slip and damage the balls and races.
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Ok, let's try this. The vacuum/boost gauge, which is hooked to the engine -- the boost side of the gauge does nothing on a R1.
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I think he drove an Avanti.
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On 1/22/2024 at 11:26 AM, mfg said:
Sorry no, the chrome helps present the engine as an Avanti R1....Part of the package.
But they sure don't make any difference in how the engine runs (the engine will have proper operation even if you take the chrome plating off the parts and paint them). 🙂
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On 1/22/2024 at 11:28 AM, mfg said:
However not original...the answer here is FALSE!
So, if the original style has NOT been reproduced, then your original question you posed is TRUE (like I said)!
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I'll take a shot at this and say true, since I would think that the current offerings (for example: https://avantiparts.biz/accelerator-pump-seal-r-2-avanti-lark-hawk/) are of a better design and material.
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Chrome on the valve covers, chrome on the valley cover, chrome on the engine oil dipstick, chrome on the air cleaner, chrome on the oil filler caps. Is this the stuff you mean?
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Mr. Addison, who I think was Wilbur's neighbor.
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3 hours ago, wapanzica said:
I have the Real Rodder wheels on my 64 Daytona and my friend had them on his 64 R2. They are good quality. The spinners are from Endurance Products an are sold through Real Rodder.
Can't go wrong with his wheels.
Bill
Bill, a little off topic but.......................what size tires are you running on your '64 Daytona?
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They are from a '68/'69 Datsun 510, might have gone up into the early '70s. There are easily available reproductions, but the repros have two small screws that hold the lenses on, unlike the originals. For the repros, do a Google search on "1968 Datsun 510 side marker lights". Here are a pair of the repros for $25: https://zcardepot.com/collections/lights/products/side-marker-light-frotn-fender-510-1968-70 The vendor says they are slightly longer than the USA version. They also look slightly different in shape than the originals, at least to me.
NOS is available from some of the Datsun parts vendors, but are somewhat pricey. Here are some on eBay, but you could also search the various Datsun 510 parts suppliers. A little more pricey than the repros: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112889815433?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=112889815433&targetid=1645685073288&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9009606&poi=&campaignid=20133407470&mkgroupid=147476396765&rlsatarget=pla-1645685073288&abcId=9312979&merchantid=113531919&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFr0EzSFQYq2YQfhxJM3NkHdt4FOvb0YuqaQVXpk-QF9wf3tCRB_cOBoCpdEQAvD_BwE
Even though I had several modified/hot rodded '68/'69 510s in high school (early 1970's), I can't remember for sure if the orginal marker lights were a different part number for left and for right. I no longer have my 510 parts catalogs to check on that.
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Unfortunately there is, at least in the SDC, still a bit of amount of animosity between owners of stock vehicles and modified vehicles. I see it on the SDC Forum at times.
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I always use the spray-on Copper Kote (sp?) on mine, just like on the head gaskets. But that's just me, I'm sure others will chime in on their preferences.
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Thom,
Assuming you have an external fuel pump (as opposed to a high pressure pump installed in the fuel tank), could the sensor be installed between the fuel tank and the high pressure external fuel pump?
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On 5/9/2023 at 10:08 PM, Avanti1963! said:
Tom, wouldn't that be in "cm," not mm? If so, you better change the ad.
Usually ET is expressed in mm.
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Thank you Tom.
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45 minutes ago, tcgoesch said:
Here is a copy of my ad going into the Avanti magazine. The latest arrival date from my supplier is Mid-July. Please hang on I think these are worth the wait.
Tom, is the backspacing really 9mm (which converts to 0.35" or roughly 3/8")?
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Because of the gear ratios.....................😊
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That is very nice! But......to me at least, the fenders/nose in front of the tires looks sort of 'heavy', not sure why (maybe the long low roofline?)
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Scroll?
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True! At least, I have a couple of NOS belts with the p/n printed on them. Whether all of them had the p/n, I can't say for sure.
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Thanks for posting Lew! Lots of great video and pictures -- lots of Studebaker pics, Andy G. pics, various STP race cars, etc. Even though I was big into NASCAR in the '70s, I did not know about Paula's speed records set at Talladega. I also didn't realize she did so much drag racing in funny cars. Very informative video.
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Silent Sam..........
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20 hours ago, mfg said:
OK thanks Paul ....Am helping installing 4 speed into '59 Lark...crossmember under clutch housing not drilled for center mount rear engine support....(using '62 clutch housing)
Might be tough to measure..but I need exact location of the two holes in center of crossmember that rear engine mount studs drop through.
I know this probably means getting under car...I was hoping your engine/ trans was still out of car?
Bad time of year to get under car..if you can't help...that's fine...thank you, Ed C
Ed, please email me at r1lark at aol dot com so we can take this discussion off this thread.
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3 hours ago, mfg said:
1953 is CORRECT!🙂
(PAUL, you own a 4 speed '64 Daytona....would you mind taking a measurement on your car for me?)
Ed, I tried to send you a message thru this forum, but it said you cannot receive messages. What do you need measured?
Run up to the Blue Ridge,,
in 2001-2007 Avanti models
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Now that you have gotten used to your new Avanti, check out the "Tail of the Dragon" in North Carolina, which is US129. Google it, it's not too far from you.