I decided to not use a long R water manifold on the 53. So here is what the setup looks like.
And here's the modified 55 water manifold.
And here's the modified 55 water manifold.
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Nice job, it looks like it came with that 2 Bolt T-Stat housing mounting surface!
I guess I would have taken the easy way out and used a late Manifold.
And spoiled all the fun! 
The only difference I see between that and the stock '61-'64 Water Manifold is the missing boss for the left hand heater hose fitting for A/C.Last edited by StudeRich; 11-02-2014, 06:29 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
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Wow! I'm gonna quit posting pix of my work. You're shaming all of us.Jerry Forrester
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Douglasville, Georgia
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Hey flashback, a question comes to mind. are we asking for trouble using a long snout crank balancer on a short snout crank? I used same balancer on my turbo'ed 224 in my 53 project. only driving alt/, p/s pump but i wonder. lots of weight spinning with little support. anybody care to chime in? DoofusComment
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One might suppose that's why Studebaker engineers designed a longer crankshaft snout.i wonder. lots of weight spinning with little support.
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That's not the case here. The engine is a 63 Avanti R1. I am putting it in my 53. I didn't want to use the long water manifold setup. That's why the changes. It is a long snout naturally.Comment
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AAAh go on Jerry. Youre too kind, LOL Maybe everyone hasn't see your work first hand. I have. I'm trying to learn from you, since you are so old. LOL LOL LOLOriginally posted by Jerry Forrester View PostComment
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