1964 STUDEBAKER AVANTI

Model Designations:

Studebaker Avanti, Model 64R, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker Avanti, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #R-Q

Base Price: $4,445; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds

Total Production: 809

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 109"

Tire Sizes: 6.70 X 15"

1964 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-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: Zero

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

Avanti Options:

AM Radio, AM-FM Radio, Rear Speaker, StratVue Mirror, Power Steering, Hill Holder, Air Conditioning, License Plate Frames, Rubber Floor Mats, Locking Gas Cap, Windshield Washer, Adjustable Shock Absorbers, Underhood Light, Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Wire Spoke Wheel Discs.

1964 Studebaker Historical Data:

Beginning January 2, 1964, production of Studebakers was moved to Canada.

1964 was the last year for the Avanti as a Studebaker. The Avanti continued as a separate make, the Avanti II and was produced independently of Studebaker Corporation.

Total 1964 Studebaker Avanti Production was 809

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None.

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