A83 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Long story but I don't have my original brake booster to trade in. Plus the ones they keep putting in my car from a Buick I think work for a few days and then get that hissing sound and they tell me the seals are shot. Anyone know where I can just purchase one outright that will fit ? Thank you. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 I can't seem to find a brake booster anywhere for my 83 Avanti which now has a 350 ci engine if that makes a difference. Plus I don't have an original to trade in. Does anyone know which one will fit this car? I am going crazy with this. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 This is what I had done to the '70 Avanti I owned...https://www.studebaker-info.org/Tech/bblum/bblum210911.html. Go to a speed shop and talk with them and see what they can do for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks I am forwarding this to a performance shop to see if I can get this replicated. That engine compartment looks beautiful. Where did you get the valve covers? A83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 I got the valve covers from Ansen valve covers...they laser engraved the Avanti script onto the covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 A mechanic told me that the hissing sound is not the brake booster but a vacuum hose connected with the cruise control switch - anyone ever heard of this? And are cruise control switch available for the 83. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Update - aopparently it was the vacuum for the cruise control and the brake booster seems fine. After all that trouble. Now where can I find a cruise control switch - Nostalgic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 That depends on what brand cruise control is on the car. It might be a GM unit or aftermarket. Calling Dan Booth at Nostalgic would be a good move...he was an Avanti dealer and purchased all their parts inventory when Avanti Motors moved to Youngstown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hanlon Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 In 1983 it should be a Dana unit. I have a user guide for it. Has a parts list and instillation guidance. Send me a PM with name and address and I will mail you a copy. Bill Hanlon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Sorry but what's a PM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) PM = private message. Click the envelope at the top right of the forum screen. Edited April 13, 2020 by WayneC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Stupid me sorry and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Bill, received the info you sent. Thank you very much. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkus Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 bill, got mine today also. much appreciated. i owe you one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hanlon Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) I sent the information on the Dana cruise control to Bob Johnstone who has posted it on his web site. https://studebaker-info.org/Tech/CruiseC/ESC/ESC.htmlBill Hanlon Edited April 17, 2020 by Bill Hanlon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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