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5 hours ago, John Brissette said:
I have not seen the distributors you reference, but my "guess" is that perhaps they will not fit under the stainless steel ignition shielding. Just a guess!
John
I was also thinking that they will not physically fit.
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1 hour ago, JavierB said:
I understand how the shimming works, I just don't understand how using the striker to help isn't a valid method? does it matter how it gets into the right position so long as it does?
Yes, it matters. The striker/latch should only hold the door shut, not cause alignment. The door alignment should be correct without a striker/latch being there.
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Open your door about half way. How much can you move the door up and down (play in the hinge/pin)?
Perhaps I am simplifying this too much. Have you adjusted where the door bolts to the hinge to give you proper alignment without the use of the striker?
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16 hours ago, Wasjunk said:
Need left headlight outside trim ring. Repo is fine please no cracked originals as I already have them. Thanks Dave
Go to one of the Studebaker/Avanti parts dealers. SI lists it in their catalog.
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I do not know how many convertibles, but there were 158 total 1989 model Avantis built. Your car is closer to the end of the run (than the beginning).
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He fairly recently relocated to South Carolina. Is that where you are trying to reach him?
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29 minutes ago, Rick Stauffer said:
I have a 1963 supercharged Avanti with what a believe to be a replacement engine. It has the same stamped numbers as the block that Tim G is writing about (see photo attached to this post). Is it possible to confirm that this is a Studebaker block? The 3.6" bore on Tim G.'s block conforms to what I read for specifications of the original 289 R-2 engine.
Were the originally installed engines stamped with unique serial number? If so, where would I locate it?
If indeed mine is a replacement, would it have a unique serial number and if so where?
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You are showing a cast in number. The engine Serial Number is stamped into the block (top, left, front). For the 1963 model year, engine numbers were unique to that particular engine. For the 1964 model year, all engines, of a type, that were made on the same day have the same Engine Number. Provide your stamped Engine Number and we can tell you more.
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Thank you for posting these.
I do not know why they can't spell Gran Turismo correctly when it is right on the door and featured in one of their pictures. The engine appears to be the standard 289 (not some "326").
EDIT: I just realized that the "PH326" is the Engine Number" (a basic 289).
EDIT II: That would be a 1964 model engine number, not 1963.
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8 hours ago, Palantirion said:
- Exactly! It would have to be positive pressure. The vent line's primary purpose is to allow air into the tank to fill the displacement of fuel leaving the tank.
It also adjusts for volume changes in the tank due to temperature change of the fuel and volume change when filling the tank.
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Welcome to the forum. It looks like a nice and interesting Avanti. It has what I consider to be the better seats, A/C, AT, PW. I am sorry, but I can not help you with history of the car.
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Why wouldn't the vapor be able to come out of the filler neck?
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You have to allow for expansion with an increase in temperature. The car does not have a closed system, like a modern car. Unless you do a complete conversion on your car, you should live with the small amount of vapors from the system. The vent should work in both directions.
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There is not a different cover.
Perhaps you could try a new plug or grind a bit off the end of the existing plug. The TT is close. One way to check for TT is to put your finger in the plug hole. If your finger hits something right away, you have TT.
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40 minutes ago, silverstude said:
Likely just an Asian replacement for the original. Toyota used the same (Sumitomo) system on their Crown model, and it was 2.25" vs the 2.125 used by Studebaker. You can upgrade to the 2.25 pistons on your car also. The parts list is is on studebaker-info.org
I note that the Sumitomo pictured is labeled 2 1/8 (2.125), not 2 1/4 (2.25).
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I purchased a 1987 new. There were quality issues, but I do not remember anything that was anywhere near as bad as what you show. Has your car been hit or worked on in the past 34 years?
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12 hours ago, JavierB said:
Hi 1inxs.
So the springs on the hinge do not provide any lift? And corollary, since you have an 81 just a few numbers from mine, do you know how/where to get the correct springs? I'm figuring they have to do *something*. the seals look like in good shape, but I'll check its snug adjustment. (snugness is adjustable?) 🙂
The springs are listed in SI's catalog. However, I do not believe that you will gain anything in replacing them. As has been stated, your problem lies in the adjustment of the release/trunk lid/trunk seal.
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This is posted in the 2001 - 2007 section. Those bodies are totally different than the 1987 - 1989 bodies that you are discussing. Perhaps the moderator can move your post or you could delete it and post it in the proper section.
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I do not recommend steel tube type headers, unless you add good insulation to them, because of the added heat in the engine compartment, which an Avanti does not need.
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Are you sure that your fuel cap is vented (and working)?
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I agree with Bez and add the following; The idea of a vent tube is to let the fumes escape and to let air in as you use fuel. It doesn't matter what bends you put in it. It should exit outside of the car.
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1 hour ago, Jim S said:
I've heard that many times. However, I cannot find any pictures on the internet of any Chrysler units that even come close to resembling what is in my car.
Keep in mind that the body on an '89 convertible is different from the body on a '91 convertible.
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Instead of replacing the fuse (again), measure the resistance across it. If blown, it will show as an open. I am thinking that you probably have a stop light switch problem.
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For starters, do you have a matched set of tires and the proper amount of air pressure in them?
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I would not start with anything more viscous than 10W30.
'63 R1 A/T Stuck in Park
in 1963-64 Avanti
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I know that Lew knows his stuff, but it is confusing to refer to the puller as a brake drum puller. The pictures did a lot to clear this up. It is a hub puller that you need.