1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI
Model Designations:
Studebaker Avanti, Model 63R, 8 Cylinder
Studebaker Avanti, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #R-Q
Base Price: $4,445; Shipping Weight: 3,148 Pounds
Total Production: 3,834
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 102"
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15"
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI
Avanti, R-1, Standard Engine:
Carburetor Type: 4 Barrel
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3.5625" X 3.625"
Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 40.61
Horsepower: 240 @ 4,500 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI
Avanti, R-1, Supercharged Engine:
Carburetor Type: 4 Barrel
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3.5625" X 3.625"
Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 40.61
Horsepower: 289 @ ? RPM
Torque: Not Available
Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 289 Cu. In., Jet Thrust Engine:
Voltage: 12 Volts
Ground Polarity: Negative
Spark Plug Type: Champion J12Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap:
With 1-1/4" Breaker Arm: .017"
With 1" Breaker Arm: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle:
With 1-1/4" Breaker Arm: Each set: 26-32 Degrees, Total Dwell both sets: 36-42 Degrees.
With 1" Breaker Arm: Each set: 22-36 Degrees, Total Dwell both sets: 32-36 Degrees.
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 650 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Neutral (A/C on Full)
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 160 (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/2 to 7 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 289 Cu. In., Super Jet Engine:
Voltage: 12 Volts
Ground Polarity: Negative
Spark Plug Type: Champion J12Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap:
With 1-1/4" Breaker Arm: .017"
With 1" Breaker Arm: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle:
With 1-1/4" Breaker Arm: Each set: 26-32 Degrees, Total Dwell both sets: 36-42 Degrees.
With 1" Breaker Arm: Each set: 22-36 Degrees, Total Dwell both sets: 32-36 Degrees.
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 24 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 650 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Neutral (A/C on Full)
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 160 (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/2 to 7 PSI
Engine Tightening Specifications:
8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cu. In.:
Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs
Cylinder Head Bolts: 55-65 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 26-30 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 13-17 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 52-54 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 33-35 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 130-140 Ft. Lbs.
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder, Jet & Super Jet Engines:
Valve Lash, Cold:
Intake .026"
Exhaust .026"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 2-1/32"
Valve Spring Pressure: 155 Lbs @ 1-5/8 "
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3437"
Exhaust: .3437"
Piston, Ring, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 8 to 13
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8743"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Thrust on Bearing # - Controlled by Shims at Front Main Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Capacities:
8 Cylinder, Avanti:
Cooling System:
17 Quarts Without Heater
18 Quarts With Heater
18 Quarts With Air Conditioning
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 3.8 Pints
4 Speed: 2.5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Distributor Specifications:
8 Cylinder, Jet Thrust Engine, With 1-1/4" Breaker Arm:
Distributor #1BS-4012
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Cam Angle: Each Set 26 to 32 Degrees; Total Dwell for Both Sets: 36 to 42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 27-31 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
8 Cylinder, Jet Thrust Engine, With 1" Breaker Arm:
Distributor #1BS-4012
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .019"
Cam Angle: Each Set 22 to 26 Degrees; Total Dwell for Both Sets: 33 to 36 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 21-25 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
8 Cylinder, Super Jet Thrust Engine, With 1-1/4" Breaker Arm:
Distributor #1BS-4012S
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Cam Angle: Each Set 26 to 32 Degrees; Total Dwell for Both Sets: 36 to 42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 27-31 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 600 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
8 Cylinder, Super Jet Thrust Engine, With 1" Breaker Arm:
Distributor #1BS-4012S
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .019"
Cam Angle: Each Set 21 to 25 Degrees; Total Dwell for Both Sets: 33 to 36 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 27-31 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
Alternator Specifications:
Avanti:
Make of Alternator: Presolite
Model #: ALE-5003
Ground Polarity: Negative
Field Coil Draw: 2.33-2.44 Amperes @ 10 Volts
Maximum charging Rate @ 70 Degrees: 35 Amperes @ 14.2 Volts
Regulator Model: VBV-6221A
Starting Motor Specifications:
Starting Motor Specifications-6 Cylinder:
Starting Motor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Part #MDU-7025, MDU-7026
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test: 55 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 5,200 RPM
Lock Test: 425 Amperes, 6.0 Volts @ 11.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:
Avanti, 8 Cylinder:
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .003"
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .003"-.006"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: 10-20 Inch Lbs.
Brake Drum Diameter:
Front: Has Disc Brakes in Front
Rear: 101Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 2-1/8"
Rear: 3/4
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Series:
Caster: - 1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1/2 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe-In:
Manual Steering: 3/16" to 1/4"
Power Steering: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 24 Degrees
Carburetor Specifications:
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Model: AFB
Carburetor #3589S, 3506S, 3507S, 3588S
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1
Float Level:
Primary: 3/8"
Secondary: 3/8"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 23/32"
Pump Travel: 27/64"
Choke Unloader: 5/32"
Choke Setting: Index
Model: AFB
Carburetor #3540S
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1
Fast Idle Speed: .042"
Float Level:
Primary: 9/32"
Secondary: 9/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 23/32"
Pump Travel: 27/64"
Choke Unloader: 5/32"
Choke Setting: Index
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1963 Studebaker Historical Data:
Total 1963 Studebaker Avanti Production was 3,834
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None.
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