TECHNICAL REFERENCE DATA
Reading edition
If emergency adjustments or repairs must be made at shops other than authorized Studebaker dealerships, ask the repairman to refer to this section of your Owner’s Guide to be sure that he understands the several “special-to-Studebaker” measurements and other service data given below.
IGNITION
Breaker point gap .020″ (0,508 mm.)
(Check every 10,000 miles [16,090 km.])
Breaker arm tension 17 to 20 oz. (481,95 to 566,99 grams)
Spark plug gap .022″-.027″ (0,559-0,686 mm.)
Note:—In normal use, check every 5000 miles (8046 km.) and replace after 10,000 miles (16.090 km.). Under some conditions of operation it may be desirable to clean and adjust spark plugs every 2500 miles (4023 km.).
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
(No. 1 is the front cylinder)
VALVES
Tappet clearance (engine cold) .016″ (0,406 mm.)
Intake and Exhaust
Angle of valve seat 45°
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
40 miles (64 km) per hour 20 to 40 lbs. (1,4 kgs. to 2,8 kgs.) reading on oil gage
Pressure at which relief valve opens 40 lbs. (2,8 kgs.)
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES Amperes
Circuit Breaker—Head, Parking, Tail, and Instrument Lights 30
Circuit Breaker—Convertible Top Motor 30
Circuit Breaker—Body and Stop Lights 20
Circuit Breaker—Climatizer and Defroster 20
Overdrive 20
Fog Lights 20
Radio 14
Electric Directional Signal 14
Underhood Light 5
Electric Clock 3
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BATTERY
Voltage 6
Specific Gravity 1.280-1.300 fully charged
Willard Number HDW-1-100
Do not overfill. Check water level frequently
BRAKES (HYDRAULIC)
Pedal free travel 1/16″ to 3/16″ (1,6 to 4,8 mm.)
(Before the master cylinder piston starts to move)
CLUTCH
Pedal free travel ½″ to 1″ (12,7 to 25,4 mm.)
LAMP BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Location Voltage and Number Candle Power
Headlight 6-8 Sealed Beam No. 4030
(For Right Hand Drive Use 45-20 Watt Metal Back Sealed Unit)
Parking 6-8 Mazda No. 63 3
(With Directional Signals) 6-8 Mazda No. 1158 3-21
Tail 6-8 Mazda No. 1154 3
Stop ″ 21
Instruments 6-8 Mazda No. 55 1½
Trunk ″ ″
Dome 6-8 Mazda No. 88 15
License Plate 6-8 Mazda No. 63 3
Tell-Tale Headlight Beam 6-8 Mazda No. 51 ½
Directional Signal
Front 6-8 Mazda No. 1158 21-3
Rear 6-8 Mazda No. 1129 21
Tell-Tale 6-8 Mazda No. 55 1½
Map 6-8 Mazda No. 88 15
Package Compartment 6-8 Mazda No. 55 1½
Underhood 6-8 Mazda No. 87 15
Fog Lamp 6-8 Mazda No. 4015 clear glass
Radio 6-8 Mazda No. 44
Clock 6-8 Mazda No. 55 1½
Cigar Lighter 6-8 Mazda No. 51 ½
Ash Tray 6-8 Mazda No. 51 ½
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STEERING
Toe-In 1/16″ to ⅛″ (1,58 mm. to 3,16 mm.)
Caster -1° to -2½° No Load
Camber 0° to +1° No Load
(See page 50 for camber adjustment)
King Pin Inclination 5¼°
TIRE PRESSURES
6.40 x 15 26 lbs. (1,82 kgs) front
24 lbs. (1,68 kgs) rear
Above pressures are with tires cool (local temperatures)
CAPACITIES
U. S. Imperial Liters
Engine (Crankcase) 5.00 quarts 4.17 quarts 4,73
Cooling System 10.00 quarts 8.35 quarts 9,50
with Climatizer 11.50 quarts 9.60 quarts 10,80
Transmission—Conventional 1.60 pints 1.33 pints 0,75
Transmission—Overdrive 2.75 pints 2.29 pints 1,36
Rear Axle 2.50 pints 2.08 pints 1,18
Gasoline Tank 18.00 gallons 15.00 gallons 68,00
LICENSE DATA
Model Number 12G
Number of Cylinders 6
Cylinder Bore 3″ (76,2 mm.)
Stroke 4″ (101,6 mm.)
Piston Displacement 169.6 cu. in. (2780 cc.)
Horsepower (NACC or RAC Rating) 21.6
Weight—See your dealer. Weight varies by body style and special equipment. Your car’s registerable weight is ............ pounds.
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