The T-bow distributor is safely installed and working now. We've also changed out the plugs (J-12Y) and wires (from SI). I've got to give the old car credit for even running with the worn-out single point Prestolite distributor and burnt up points and plugs. I used to work in the Auto Parts biz, and I've seen some badly eroded plugs. But two of these old plugs barely had any electrode left. They were all mis-gapped too. One that was still intact was gapped at 0.050". She cranks and runs much better now. Next up will be to clean all the remaining syrup and gum out of the fuel system and carb. The gas filter has already been replaced once. I have a kit to rebuild an R2 carb. So, I sure hope it really has an R2 carb. I've got a new brass PCV valve, a new set of re-chromed valve covers, oil caps and gaskets too. I also bought a dual master cylinder swap-over kit. So, we should be busy under the hood for awhile yet. I decided to put the pursuit of original R2 heads on the backburner for awhile. But, I did order the original production records for Avanti R2333 from the Studebaker Museum. Forrester's has informed me the rechromed rear bumper should be back to me by next week. So, despite all the setbacks, progress is being made on this car. [8D]
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"Proud owner of a Lark powered Avanti"
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"Proud owner of a Lark powered Avanti"
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