Yesterday I removed my carb to rebuild it and found that it was cracked (significantly) at two of the four corner mounting pads (see pictures). Big disappointment--the car was almost driveable again after almost 2 years and much work. But there is no point in rebuilding this one. So I need to replace the main body (the lower 2/3 of the carb that includes the fuel bowls) of this 3588S Carter AFB for an Avanti R2. I don't need the upper part of the carb that has the plate with the text about it being an Avanti carb. Who would have original Studebaker carburetor parts like this? Or does anyone have a usable R2 "parts carb" (or at least this part of one) in their stash of spare parts? (Ironically, I had a spare R2 "parts carb" after my previous Avanti, but sold it on eBay a few years ago, thinking I would never have an Avanti again--yeah, right.) I also think this goes to show the importance of the torque specs in the shop manual.
Thanks,
Pete


Thanks,
Pete
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