dynolou2
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With the Studebaker engine plant capable of producing 20000 engines in one month, reality struck as production in Hamilton was around 20000 vehicles or less per year it made no economic sense to keep the engine operating. Lou Cote
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There willl be a SDC and an AOAI meet in Tacoma, they will independant from each other. SDC will use Cornerstone and AOAI will be doing there own registration. We will be sending out a group informational E mail soon.. AOAI has tasked John Hull as a go between. Lou Cote
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What symtoms are you finding? excessive slop in steering wheel? You need a helper to turn the steering wheel while you look for lost motion. It could be worn center steer bushings,adjustment of the box, lack of fluid in the box? Lou Cote
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As the El Camino and Monte Carlo share a very simular chassis, as a cost saving basis the El Camino may have been used. I know I read it somewhere, probably in one of John Hull's books. John ownes one of the 2005's with one of the 3.8 V/6's, I drove it on a parts run at Kansas City for Ted Andrews. Lou Cote
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Rob, did you use the front of the seat mount repair kit? We installed a set of the ones from Classic Enterprises on Al Basiles Avanti , they install fairly easily and add much needed support in this weak area. Lou Cote
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No website, but some pictures are posted to Avanti facebook. Lou Cote
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With the emissions era, it behooved Newman - Altman , Blake, Kelly And Cafaro to use the GM engines that had already passed government emissions tests. The end of the old Lark frame era was brought about by worn out dies and government crash test regulations. After the Blake bankrupcy, Kelly needed a chassis, so the El Camino and Monte Carlo's were purchased from dealers, disassembled and all tin was sold off. The frames, engines,wiring harnesses,instrament panels and exhaust were modified for the 87 thru 88 models. The 89 thru 91 models were based on the Caprice Classic. The 3 AVX's and later models based on the Firebird and Camaro. The last models 2004 thru 2007 were based on Mustang coupe and convertibles. Lou Cote
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We are at this point with Avanti R1001, tank first then wiring , you may be able to route the trunk wiring thru the access hole leaving some slack as the sending unit wiring goes to the top center of the tank. Lou Cote
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In the torque converter world, there are several things that determine stall speed; internal construction including fin angles on the stator, and front front and rear covers. Another thing is cam ( engine) profile,lots of lift and duration make less in the low rpm ranges. Rear gearing can also affect it as you are trying to move an almost 4000 lbs Avanti. If your old converter had internal damage either of the covers the rebuilder may have substitued what he could find or if he was lazy, didn't compare the internals there are obvious differences. Lou Cote
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I will ask Al Basile to answer this question. However a quick look at the Avanti manual page E 186 shows a R-M automotive colors chart for 1964 Studebaker -- 1963 - 64 Avanti. Under P - 6332 Avanti TURQUOISE IRID. , *63S33 shown as Used on 1963-64 Avanti models only. Sorry I didn't answer earlier but I have been on vacation all of this week without my laptop. Lou Cote
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If you haven't seen one, over 300 have been sold, several of the venders also have copys. There have been ads in Avanti Magazine,this months Turning wheels even has an ad offering them for sale ..... so it's time to step up. Lou Cote
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If the unit is working properly, I would just seal up the leaks and drive your Avanti. The most common places for small leaks; pan gasket, manual shaft seal, speedo inner , outer seals and driven gear. Also possible dip stick o ring or seal, throttle cable seal. Less likely is the servo cover on the right side (passenger) side of the case. ALL of these issues can be addressed with the trans in the car. Lou Cote
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I'm bad, if this is an 83 you should have an overdrive automatic, same info on bushings apply to this unit . Was the front pump removed and seal, oring pump gasket and bushing replaced? Just replacing front seal won't fix a bad bushing, or seal cut torque converter. Lou Cote
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More information is needed. Is this on the 63 that is in your tag line? As Brad stated, installing a new seal on a part with a worn out bushing or seal cut torque converter doesn't last. Your invoice from the "repair" shop should state what seals were replaced and what parts used. These transmissions ARE not rocket science, ford used the same basic transmission, the cast iron or later FMX , Don't let the 'repair shop tell you parts are hard to find both Transtar and NATPRO BIG players in the parts industry have seal up kits and master kits for your transmission. Lou Cote 31 years in the transmission repair industry.
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Stock clutches in the automatics were brass frictions, newer rebuilds use the paper lined clutches like all transmission today. Using dex111/mercon may give a smoother shift. Lou Cote
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Discussions at the National , Al Basile said that a two stage paint job in the minus 2 points range. A good painter can dull down the finish, as from the factory they weren't that glossy. An origional survivor in good shape would be a plus 2, a survivor but with paint issues would be a plus 1 . Color change or not stock color minus 2 . Lou Cote
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I would be very carefull using that chrome plated shower elbow the wall thickness in the threaded area is very thin on most of the easily found elbows. We don't need a fracture on a road trip. Lou Cote
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I stand corrected, I couldn't remember the correct name for the heat sink paste, but in a plastic tube it does resemble silicone grease.Lou Cote
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Don't forget to put the diaelectric under the module before installation, I believe that it is supposed to make a better connection- read heatsink. Lou Cote
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I can send you a copy if you want one. Lou Cote
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You may be able to shim the rear mounting bolts, using fender washers for more support. Another thing to check is the front of the seat mounting area, they are prone to breaking out, Classic Enterprises makes a nice repair kit for them. Lou Cote
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Looks nice, you may need to re clock the rear brake hose to get a bit farther away from the tailpipe. Lou Cote
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To check the vacuum booster you can pinch off the hose with a pair of vice grips. You can also use carb or brake clean sprayed around carb and intake manifold to check for leaks. Have you put a vacuum gauge on it to check pressure, should read 15 to 18 inches.. As for the shifter not going into the 1st gear slot, some of the cars had a bushing on the manual lever that can deteriate , possible that previous owner adjusted it to get a full park engagement but throwing off shifter. Another thing,how are motor and trans mounts? failure or collapse can also change settings. Lou Cote
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Another question, do you have an owners manual for this radio? that is one of the things missing from my glovebox. I did find the Marony sticker in the trunk however. Thanks Lou Cote
powershift auto query
in 1965-83 Avanti
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First: are ALL engine and transmission mounts known to be in good condition , not saggy or mushy. The rubber bushing at the end of the shift linkage is known to rot with heat and age. If the above are OK Then: with car on hoist or on stands, disconnect lever at shifter, remove cotter pin, place shifter in park and transmission in park. Check that driveline is locked and the adjust so rod fits thru bushing, refit cotter pin. Lou Cote