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Studebaker Avanti R2 Fuel Pump
(from SDC Forum, Sept 2008)
Replacements for 'R-series' fuel pumps, from Mike Mudd: My Avanti came with a modified M6270 Carter pump, when I bought it. Summit still has them, for $77.95. That's a satin finish, strip pump for small Chrysler engines. It has three valves, and 1/4" NPT ports in and out. (An 'R' pump has two valves, and is 1/4" in and 1/8" out). The diaphragm isn't as big around as an 'R' pump, and the valves are a little smaller. It's supposed to flow 120 gph @ 7.5 psi.
To use it on a Stude, the pump has to be taken apart, and the operating arm heated and bent. After the
final heating, I think you should cool it quickly, for hardness.
(See pic below for original drawing.)
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