murph the surf
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4 hours ago, StudeNorm said:
The type "F" tranny fluid is a friction modified fluid. I always thought it meant Ford, too. Since the supercharger is a friction drive device you have to use this type fluid. I would also recommend changing the idler pulley bearing. Mine seemed OK when I got my car but after a thousand or so miles it seized up and cost me a set of belts. It can be purchased at any bearing supply house and is only a few dollars, maybe under $10 or so...
Thanks,StudeNorm..
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3 hours ago, Gunslinger said:
The Paxtons were designed to use ATF but the ATF of choice when made was Type "A" which is no longer available. There are multi-compatible fluids available now but I'm not sure they're the best choice. I would look for fluids made specifically for superchargers but not one that is synthetic. Synthetic fluids are too slick as the planetary balls require at least some friction to make sure all spin and roll equally. When a too slick fluid like a synthetic is used the planetary balls don't roll but kind of skid and can lead to failure.
But to answer your question Type "F" should do ok.
Thanks,Gunslinger!
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39 minutes ago, studegary said:
Change the S/C fluid and then see how it operates/sounds. I assume that it is hooked up and running/free and smooth turning.
27 minutes ago, mfg said:If it indeed is operating normally, it would probably make sense to unbolt it from it's bracket , place it upright on a bench and 'split the case halves'.
This way the internals can be inspected (pay close attention to the five drive balls and their respective races).....you'd also be able to then thoroughly clean inside the unit.
If you go this route, it may be wise to contact Paradise Wheels in California and order a couple of 'O' ring seals( to re-seal the case halves)...although if the originals aren't broken or torn they should be reusable.
Post a few pictures of your 'new' Avanti when it arrives!
PS....When inspecting the internals, also look at the output shaft (at the center of the five drive balls), and be sure to clean the brass oil pump screen (it unclips) that the supercharger fluid passes through.
Thanks,Gary and mfg,for those tips,and I will post pictures after the Halibrands are installed.....As this is my first supercharged Avanti,I am unfamiliar with the supercharger and it's required maintenance.Am I correct in seeing that Ford transmission fluid is what is used in the supercharger?
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Hi- My long-awaited original '64 turquoise on turquoise R-2 is being delivered late this week.As it is a fairly low mileage car that has been owned by an elderly gentleman for the last 20 years, I am concerned about it's supercharger maintenance.Is there anything that anyone would suggest for initial inspection and maintenance on the supercharger,as well as ongoing maintenance?..Thank you..
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USC-Dr. Lamberti's Alma Mater
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The left rear quarter panel,with fuel spillage and overflow.
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That was a huge markup.Guess Studebaker was really trying hard to incentivize their dealers.
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A so-well deserved congratulations,Lew..
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18 hours ago, lschuc said:
"eccentric".... just like the Avanti drivers !!
Hey,I resemble that remark!!
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Perhaps it is my imagination,but it seems that more than a few '64 Avanti's I have seen seem to have less of a front end "rake" than the pronounced rake of that of the '63's.I do realize that the front ends of '64 R-3's were raised for air box clearance, but I have seen what appears to be a very similar stance on some '64 R-1 and R-2 models.The explanation for R-2 model stance could be the result of an R-3 conversion,but even some R-1's that I have seen seem to have the higher stance in front.Was the front end stance modified in late or later production?
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At least the second,as Crosley introduced them in 1949 on their Hotshot model-I'll say 2) second
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Sherwood Egbert
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Gonna say,that seems so far-fetched that it had to be true,somehow!
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Have never heard of A.J. Foyt owning an Avanti,so I'll call it false.
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Pretty open-looking for a high quality car.Would prefer a fairly well optioned turquoise '64,but pretty hard to "special order" one at this point!
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Looks like Dr. Lamberti's 64 R-1 sold for $17K at McCormick's Palm Springs Auction.Not sure what the "Targa" R-2 brought.
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Thanks,schuyler.still looking for the right R-2.
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1 hour ago, schuyler said:
I saw the "Targa Top" Avanti today. The Avanti is a 63 and the top of the car is black Vinyl with the Targa set up. The roof workmanship is very good. This car appears to be an R2. It has the factory supercharger but it is also has A.C. The compressor looks like a old shorter Fridgedare unit and the A.C. vents inside the car look factory stock. Interesting car! I would love to know its history. The numbers would indicate that it was built in late January of 1963. If someone reading this is the owner please let us know the history of your very interesting car. If no answer, I respect your privacy!. Thank you!
An interesting car,no doubt!..Did you or anyone see the '64?..Upon inquiry to the owner of the car from the auction company per my request to find out more about the car's condition,the owner of the car,a dealer,would not supply additional details about the car nor any additional photos.Strange way to try to sell a car.
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9 hours ago, Stacey said:
How about for show cars? To see if it would be accepted to the public?
That may have been a possibility,but it was not Studebaker's reason for going rectangular.
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1 hour ago, r1lark said:
To make it look more 'European' ?
That could have been a reason,but not the principal reason.
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8 hours ago, StudeNorm said:
The big three were constantly making "model year changes" to show they were developing their cars for the next model year so S-P management felt the need to make a visual statement for the next model year Avanti, even though they tried to say the car is in constant development so model year running changes weren't going to happen.
That's a plausible reason,but not the principal reason for the change.
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Indeed correct.
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True or False: Sherwood Egbert and Raymond Loewy were BOTH members of the Avanti Owners Association??????
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Avanti83 was on the right track,but the specific answer as to why Studebaker went ahead with offering the R-3's to the buying public is that in the late Spring of 1963, the Federal Trade Commission began questioning Studebaker's Television ads.The Federal Trade Commission was "concerned with the hazards and dangers of high speeds,and want to know if the speeds can be obtained on the models actually sold to the public,or are they exaggerated?".They asked "if an Avanti that goes 170 mph is available to the public?".Studebaker Corporate Attorney Stanley Feuer felt the government was looking over Studebaker's shoulder,and advised the factory R-3 option "should become available so that we have a car to offer the public if they want to buy it".
New Florida AOAI member with a '67
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Looks like a really awesome car.