2loud2old Posted August 29, 2017 Report Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) sold car Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old more specific
mfg Posted August 29, 2017 Report Posted August 29, 2017 I've had good luck with Champion RJ12YC spark plugs......Available everywhere and relatively inexpensive......I've used these in both Avanti R1 and R2 engines for many years.
2loud2old Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) sold car Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old sold
mfg Posted August 29, 2017 Report Posted August 29, 2017 Personally, I'd stay with the original dual point setup....why?......because if a problem occurs (while driving) with points, it can usually be resolved on the side of the road.....If a problem occurs with the Petronix, well, you'd best call a tow truck! As far as the carb goes, if you're handy you can overhaul it yourself after purchasing a Carter rebuild kit (readily available)......However, if you're not comfortable working on the carb yourself, I recommend you send it to David Thibeault.....Tel #............978-897-3158........................Good luck with your Avanti!!
2loud2old Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) sold car Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old sold
Gunslinger Posted August 29, 2017 Report Posted August 29, 2017 Carburetors are voodoo! If you're not sure of doing one send it to someone who knows. Either you have the talent and understanding or you don't...I don't.
2loud2old Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) On 8/29/2017 at 11:13 AM, Gunslinger said: Carburetors are voodoo! If you're not sure of doing one send it to someone who knows. Either you have the talent and understanding or you don't...I don't. Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old sold
2loud2old Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) sold Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old sold
PackardV8 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Posted September 1, 2017 https://studebakermuseum.org/ For the '63-64 cars, the Studebaker National Museum can furnish a copy of the production order. jack vines
brad Posted September 3, 2017 Report Posted September 3, 2017 Carburetors are not that hard to do. Attention to details, and the replacement of worn parts is paramount to good results. New Champion plugs are made in China, and the porcelain is crap.They foul out, and stay fouled out. NGK or Bosch is much much better
mfg Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 On 9/2/2017 at 9:07 PM, brad said: Carburetors are not that hard to do. Attention to details, and the replacement of worn parts is paramount to good results. New Champion plugs are made in China, and the porcelain is crap.They foul out, and stay fouled out. NGK or Bosch is much much better Puzzling why the rebuilder chose not to bother attending to the choke housing? Major problems may occur when the choke vacuum piston (and its cylinder) are not thoroughly cleaned!
2loud2old Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) sold Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old sold
Gunslinger Posted September 15, 2017 Report Posted September 15, 2017 You need 7mm wires if you intend to use the shrouding for the wires...larger won't fit. You can also buy universal wires and cut each to length...easy to do. There's a lot of choices on the market...performance wires as well as oe type. Go to Pep Boys or another retailer for a set or look at Summit Racing's website and see what they offer.
2loud2old Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) On 9/15/2017 at 8:52 AM, Gunslinger said: You need 7mm wires if you intend to use the shrouding for the wires...larger won't fit. You can also buy universal wires and cut each to length...easy to do. There's a lot of choices on the market...performance wires as well as oe type. Go to Pep Boys or another retailer for a set or look at Summit Racing's website and see what they offer. Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old sold
2loud2old Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) thanks for all of the help and good luck to all of you! Edited September 22, 2017 by 2loud2old
brad Posted October 3, 2017 Report Posted October 3, 2017 On 9/4/2017 at 2:59 PM, mfg said: Puzzling why the rebuilder chose not to bother attending to the choke housing? Major problems may occur when the choke vacuum piston (and its cylinder) are not thoroughly cleaned! It IS cleaned and rebuilt. If you know anything about factory procedures, the choke housing was chromated, and a different color than the surrounding natural aluminum casting of the rest of the carburetor. Thanks again for your ignorance trying to throw me under the bus.
mfg Posted October 3, 2017 Report Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, brad said: It IS cleaned and rebuilt. If you know anything about factory procedures, the choke housing was chromated, and a different color than the surrounding natural aluminum casting of the rest of the carburetor. Thanks again for your ignorance trying to throw me under the bus. You'll never change Brad,.....sad. Edited October 4, 2017 by mfg
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