mfg Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Anyone know why Studebaker Avantis built after & including serial # 63R3404 are a bit more dependable than earlier models when driving in a rainstorm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Rain channels were added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 better protection for the distributor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Gunslinger said: Rain channels were added. Good thought, but not the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 5 hours ago, pantera928 said: better protection for the distributor Another good thought, but that's not it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Electric windshield wipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 They "fixed" the wiper motor mounting so it doesn't break the wiper pivot point on the fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 8 hours ago, pantera928 said: Electric windshield wipers? Sorry no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 7 hours ago, brad said: They "fixed" the wiper motor mounting so it doesn't break the wiper pivot point on the fiberglass. Sorry no, not at that serial number Any other ideas on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 How about a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 21 hours ago, pantera928 said: How about a clue? CLUE.........Sure hope nothing comes loose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Wiper blades attached better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, pantera928 said: Wiper blades attached better? No, not that SECOND CLUE....Motor end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, mfg said: No, not that SECOND CLUE....Motor end! Someoen already mentioned the motor end and the connections to it? Better motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 15 hours ago, pantera928 said: Someoen already mentioned the motor end and the connections to it? Better motor? Nope, not a better motor THIRD CLUE.......Where linkage operating arm connects to wiper motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 UNCLE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnalbob Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 A lock washer was installed with the crank arm retaining nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, regnalbob said: A lock washer was installed with the crank arm retaining nut. Sorry, "lock washer" is INCORRECT!.....(Not specific enough) Edited March 13, 2022 by mfg regnalbob's answer too vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Do we have any other thoughts on this trivia question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 How about switching from aluminum to metal/steel as the connection point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Stacey said: How about switching from aluminum to metal/steel as the connection point? Good thought.....but that's not it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnalbob Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 5:01 PM, mfg said: CLUE.........Sure hope nothing comes loose! 44 minutes ago, mfg said: Sorry, "lock washer" is INCORRECT!.....(Not specific enough) Maybe this will be specific enough for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 That sounds like it spells it out in detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, regnalbob said: Maybe this will be specific enough for you. Yes, and I really don't understand why you didn't post this important service letter in the first place??....A 'normal' 1/4" lock washer could possibly make the problem worse! Edited March 13, 2022 by mfg Had to explain safety issue to regnalbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 17 hours ago, pantera928 said: That sounds like it spells it out in detail Yes, that service bulletin does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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