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  3. Engine compartment details

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    Regarding the location for the Chrysler Ignition module. I made a mount from "Hardware Cloth" other wise know as wire mesh. I then fiber glassed that mount on both sides of the mesh making a fiber glass mount that the module can be bolted to . Drill the mount to accept the module. Now , here is the difficult part.

    I glassed the hand made mount to the UNDERSIDE of the falt surface that is adjacant to the driver side hood latch. You have to support the mount while the resin cures, but it will be out of the way when finished, and readily accesible.

    Call if you need more information

    502 773 0592

    John Brissette

  4. Engine compartment details

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted

    I am in the process of renewing the appearance of the engine bay on my '63 R2 and have a few questions.

    1. What is the correct engine color?

    2. Was the original body paint lacquer or enamel? If it was lacquer, I will have to take extra precautions to keep the modern paint from bubbling the old.

    3. Is the original power steering pump top bare metal or painted black? Mine is bare.

    4. Where is a good hiding place for the chrysler ignition module? Any reason not to put it in the area where the A/C blower would be on a R1?

    5. I would like a recommendation on how to best freshen up the finish on the non-painted items like the harness clips, plug wire track framework and hood latches?

    6. Did the original exhaust system have a midship cross-over pipe under the transmission tail housing? Mine does...and it makes the exhaust pipes very dificult to lower for gasket replacement?

    7. What is the original pos. and neg. battery cable colors?

    8. Can I get the oil pan off with the engine in the car? It has a slight wet spot, a small dent and would be easier to paint when removed.

    So far I have removed the radiator, coolant tank, cylinder heads, freeze plugs and everything off of the front of the engine in order to de-crud the cooling system. I am very glad that I did.....there was sediment 3/4" deep in the low circulation areas. Anyway at this stage it is obviously "prime time" to make her look showroom under the hood!

    Any answers. tips or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks from Jim

  5. Radio Static Capacators

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    I'm in need of detailed instructions on the installation of the three capacators that are used to reduce the static in the radio. One goes on the alternator. But exacty where does it mount and how is it connected? same questions for the capacators located on the Voltage regulator and the Ballast Resistor.

    Thanks

    John Brissette

    Louisville KY

    502 773.0592

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