Engine: Guess that part.

[dickeedee]

I recently rebuilt the 289 and flightomatic for my '64 Cruiser.
I also rebuilt the front suspension , and the power steering system w/ lines.
I saw this spacer in the bolt bin and figured I would find a home
for it eventually, but no luck.
It has black paint on it, meaning it was some sort of exterior part,
the hole dia = 3/4" the height is 7/8".
Any Ideas?

[bezhawk]

The only spacer I have seen like this was a supercharger seal spacer, but it wouldn't have a groove in it, or paint on it. Perhaps some sort of crank snout bolt spacer?

[StudeRich]

There is a spacer between the Power Steering Ram and the Frame, I believe it goes on that mounting Bolt.
I would think there would be interference issues without it.

[dickeedee]

Winner!

There is a spacer between the Power Steering Ram and the Frame, I believe it goes on that mounting Bolt.
I would think there would be interference issues without it.

Exactly! That's where it came from!
I looked in the manual and didn't see it.
But that was it, thanks, StudeRich.

[GinettaG12P]

And here I was certain it was a muffler bearing!

[mnmfive]

All I can say is WOW!

[dean pearson]

All I can say is WOW!

Me too, wow what a memory I'm that guy that would lose my butt if it wasn't following me around.
Studerich I have a couple of boxes that came with my car you could help me with lol!

Dean.

[bezhawk]

Most power steering brackets I have installed or refurbished, had the mounting stud machined so the top washer seats against a built in shoulder. No additional spacer. When was a seperate spacer part of the system?

[karterfred88]

Can't think of anything with a 3/4" bolt size to fit the inside of that spacer.

[dickeedee]

Jumped the Gun!

Can't think of anything with a 3/4" bolt size to fit the inside of that spacer.

Sorry, Studerich,
I have to retract the WINNER statement.
I tried to put it there, but it didn't fit.
I was willing to bet the farm that is where it went.
I tried installing it there last night, no threads left on the stud.

Unfortunately..the search goes on.

[StudeRich]

I think GinettaG12P was right, it's a muffler Bearing!

[candbstudebakers]

Might be the spacer under the rear driver side mount on the transmission, it is required with power steering to tilt the engine a little, just my guess been there done that.

[63t-cab]

I was thinking the same as Bob P, but what about the beveled edge and the groove ? are You sure it's actually from the car or even a Studebaker part ?

[dickeedee]

I remember installing that mount spacer..back and forth..left , right , left..kept it left.
But I recall removing this spacer, and putting it aside so I wouldn't forget it.
So I remembered it, just not where it goes.
Too many aluminum cans of beer it seems...

[63t-cab]

Maybe You should go with bottled Beer

I remember installing that mount spacer..back and forth..left , right , left..kept it left.
But I recall removing this spacer, and putting it aside so I wouldn't forget it.
So I remembered it, just not where it goes.
Too many aluminum cans of beer it seems...