Carburetors

[Carlos Diaz]

The Carter AFB in my 1964 R1 Avanti is corroded for some reason, although it still works.  I'd like to replace it.  Does the replacement have to be specifically a Carter AFB for the Avanti R1 engine, or can I use any Carter AFB, such as for the 327 Corvette engines?  If I need an actual Avanti Carter, where could I obtain one?  

Thank you for any information provided

[MARK]

call Dave Thibeault or email studedave@aol.com he does NOT text  978-897-3158

Mark

[1inxs]

On 1/22/2021 at 10:46 AM, Carlos Diaz said:

The Carter AFB in my 1964 R1 Avanti is corroded for some reason, although it still works.  I'd like to replace it.  Does the replacement have to be specifically a Carter AFB for the Avanti R1 engine, or can I use any Carter AFB, such as for the 327 Corvette engines?  If I need an actual Avanti Carter, where could I obtain one?  

Thank you for any information provided

You can usually get the AFB Carburetor from a Studebaker Avanti completely restored to like new condition for under $500. I cringe when others do it, but you can install an Edelbrock carburetor if you’re not keeping it all original. If you decide not to use your original AFB, I would be interested in it.

[mfg]

If the original 58 year old Avanti carb is totally remanufactured with bushed throttle shafts, new floats, etc., you would be in good shape....otherwise, it's hard to beat a brand new 500 or 600 cfm Edelbrock carb for smooth operation!