Torque Converter Questions

[Galvagni]

I recently removed the torque converter on my 63 Avanti to find that the ring gear has three teeth sheared off and as many as 10 or so in various state of disrepair. My first intent would be to replace it but here is my mystery!

The Avanti repair manual indicates that the serial number suffix should be "HR". Joh Myer'd discussion on the Studebaker Resource Website states that the 2-letter prefix (he may have meant suffix) should be a combination of "B", "H" or "R". He continues on to state that an "FT" code indicates a standard converter. My converter has an "FX" code?

Is this converter wrong for and "R" engine. Might it be a standard (low stall) converter?

If I was to install a standard converter, how much of a performance loss would there be? Any other ill affect with a low-stall converter.

I ask because Avantipart.biz and Advance Auto has a converter available but I'm kinda sure they are low-stall.

Appreciate your thoughts

[JLBKY]

I recently removed the torque converter on my 63 Avanti to find that the ring gear has three teeth sheared off and as many as 10 or so in various state of disrepair. My first intent would be to replace it but here is my mystery!

The Avanti repair manual indicates that the serial number suffix should be "HR". Joh Myer'd discussion on the Studebaker Resource Website states that the 2-letter prefix (he may have meant suffix) should be a combination of "B", "H" or "R". He continues on to state that an "FT" code indicates a standard converter. My converter has an "FX" code?

Is this converter wrong for and "R" engine. Might it be a standard (low stall) converter?

If I was to install a standard converter, how much of a performance loss would there be? Any other ill affect with a low-stall converter.

I ask because Avantipart.biz and Advance Auto has a converter available but I'm kinda sure they are low-stall.

Appreciate your thoughts

Why not call Jon Myer and discuss it with him.

[1963r2]

Not sure of the FX code but any torque converter repairer can add stall if required so you don't necessarily have to buy another one.

pb