John C

Hi Tom, I've never had my evaporator out so I don't know what mine looks like. If it were mine I would just clean all the old stuff off of the pan. Then give it a coating with something watertight and reinstall it. I think you would be just fine. Best of luck, John C.

I recently rebuilt my R2 and added A/C to it. It had had the blower pulled years ago and an original A/C unit installed. I used the original evaporator and condenser a Sanden rear exit compressor and new lines. It has a stock 4 speed radiator (automatic transmission) with a transmission cooler in front of the condenser. The alternator is stock but much modified. All of the brackets and supports were made in house. Works great and the engine temps have stayed well under 190 to date. Everything clears the hood by 3/16 inch. not much but that is what the stock carb bonnet clears by. John C. The air cleaner is behind the headlight.

I have Don's Quiet tone mufflers and I am very happy with the tone and the decibel level. They are really quite nice and I don't feel they impede the performance to any great degree. John C.

If your not concerned with 0riginality put in a Centerforce diaphram clutch. The pedal is very easy on your leg and the clutch hooks up hard and quick. I've got one in a 62 fuel injected Vette and I fell in love with it. I was not concerned with it being original though. Best of luck, John C.

Hello all, FYI I checked my 1557570 heads that are fresh from the machine shop and they are 58 cc's. These heads have been milled .004" to clean them up. John C.

I'll have to agree with Ed. I think there is a better car under that crud than it appears. A lot of hard to find trim parts are there. Remember... You have to clean the oyster to find the pearl! Best Of Luck, John C.

A friend of mine just threw out his aftermarket EFI after fighting it for two years with factory support. He installed an Edelbrock carb and is in love with his car again! Sorry I don't know the brand of EFI he tried. So if you buy one beware. John C.

You might clean it first with lighter fluid, it helps to break down any hardened crap. then do the lube. John C.

Hello Leo, I would pull the fuel pump and take it apart. I think you have a bad diaphragm. If it is not that the source of the issue seems to be in the pump from what I can gather so you should find the problem. Best of luck, John C.

63R1388, Please check your private messages. John C.

Hi Daryl, I'm doing my transmission now. Bob Ziff @ AvantiParts.biz 215-420-2300 has some of these parts as does Studebaker International 317-462-3124. If you get the front and rear seals from SI have them check the rear seal number. The one I received is 1/8 inch larger diameter than the tailhousing. O'Reillys had the correct one on the shelf it is a National #7692s. The front seal is a National #6988h. I'm sure between these two you can find a new pan gasket, filter and any of other gaskets that you need. Best of luck, John C.

Thanks for the recommended supplier and ring set up. I broke three piston skirts last time out and don't want to do it again. John C.

Hello everyone, I'm rebuilding my R2 and am looking for a source for forged pistons. I need flat tops +0.030. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, John C.