hillsidehemi Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 I see that several vendors sell a new electronic distributor for Studebaker V8's. They say for any V8 except Avanti. I'm wondering why they would not work on an Avanti? Is it just compatibility with the wiring that a little custom wiring would solve? Or is it actually a difference in the motor on the Avanti? I sure would like to know if anyone has any insight. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 The biggest difference is the advance curve. If that is adjustable, it should work just fine. Many owners replace the prestolite dist with delco from non Avanti Stude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brissette Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 I have not seen the distributors you reference, but my "guess" is that perhaps they will not fit under the stainless steel ignition shielding. Just a guess! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 hours ago, John Brissette said: I have not seen the distributors you reference, but my "guess" is that perhaps they will not fit under the stainless steel ignition shielding. Just a guess! John I was also thinking that they will not physically fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsidehemi Posted August 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 The actual fit makes more sense to me. I did not think of it as my car does not have the steel shielding installed. Thanks for the information. Here is a link to the distributor on ebay, also there are others for sale a lot of places including Studebaker International https://www.ebay.com/itm/202549607977?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=202549607977&targetid=1263094004306&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9018933&poi=&campaignid=13917615559&mkgroupid=128459919281&rlsatarget=pla-1263094004306&abcId=9300613&merchantid=8298174&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvaeJBhCvARIsABgTDM5zKj0cGCAfCm7Nqt6cAXNr_uCWcqp_bDNIf4y5WiV1GrZw2bO-Tg0aAuMPEALw_wcB And another https://swperformanceparts.com/product/hei7733bk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvaeJBhCvARIsABgTDM4p2EdccBiI19GCB1nX0Dcfe7kOF4DOdT4VXllRv5xFUhsZQYCa5gIaAhBzEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lschuc Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Rather than get something of unknown source or quality, Avanti vendor and advertiser in Avanti Magazine and Turning Wheels Dave Thiebeault sells aluminum bodied electronic ignition distributors for the Avanti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsidehemi Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Buying one of these compared to buying something from a vendor was not the question. I could not think of a reason why it would not fit. The shield seems to be the best guess. I actually have bought from Dave Thiebeault before if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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