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The Official Studebaker Reference Guide
1938-40 Truck
K Series
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| Truck Model |
Engine Used |
Engine Model |
Cooling Cap. Qts. |
| K10 (1 Ton) |
own |
OT |
16 |
| K15 (1 1/2 - 2 Ton) |
own |
IT |
16 |
| K15M (1 1/2 - 2 Ton Note1) |
own |
IT |
16 |
| K20 (2-3 Ton) |
Hercules |
JXB |
21 |
| K20M (2-3 Ton Note1) |
Hercules |
JXB |
21 |
| K20MR (2-3 Ton Note1) |
Hercules |
JXB |
21 |
| K25 (2 1/4 - 4 Ton) |
Hercules |
JXD |
21 |
| K25M (2 1/4 - 4 Ton Note1) |
Hercules |
JXD |
21 |
| K25MR (2 1/4 - 4 Ton Note1) |
Hercules |
JXD |
21 |
| K30 (3-5 Ton) |
Hercules |
WXC3 |
23 |
| K30M (3-5 Ton Note1) |
Hercules |
WXC3 |
23 |
Note#1: Cab Over Engine, Short Wheelbase
Serial Number plate Location: n/a.
Production Information: n/a
General Engine Specifications:
| Engine Model |
# of Cyl - Bore & Stroke |
Displacement |
Compression |
Max Torque H.P. |
Max Brake H.P. |
Oil Capacity Qts. |
| OT |
6 - 3 5/16 x 4 3/8 |
226 |
6.00 |
148@1200 |
75@3200 |
5 1/2 |
| IT |
6 - 3 5/16 x 4 3/8 |
226 |
6.00 |
163@1200 |
76@3200 |
5 1/2 |
Engine Tune-Up Specifications:
| Model |
Firing Order |
Spark Plug Gap |
Point Gap |
Valve Seat Angle |
Intake Tappet |
Exhaust Tappet |
Intake Stem Clearance |
Exhaust Stem Clearance |
Valve Spring Pressure lb @ inch |
| OT |
153624 |
.025 |
.020 |
45 |
.016C |
.016C |
.002-.003 |
.0025-.004 |
130 @ 1 3/4 |
| IT |
153624 |
.025 |
.020 |
45 |
.016C |
.016C |
.002-.003 |
.003-.004 |
123 @ 1 3/4 Note#2 |
Note#2: After engine # IT-21001, 130 @ 1 3/4
Piston, Rings & Bearings:
| Model |
Piston Clearance |
Comp. Ring Gap |
Oil Ring Gap |
Crankpin Dia. |
Rod Bearing Clearance |
Main Journal Dia. |
Main Bearing Clearance |
Crank Endplay |
| OT |
.0005 |
.013 |
.013 |
2.1865 - 2.1875 |
.0005 - .002 |
2.4995 - 2.5000 |
.0005 - .0025 |
.003 - .006 |
| IT |
.0005 |
.013 |
.013 |
2.1865 - 2.1875 |
.0005 - .002 |
2.4995 - 2.5000 |
.0005 - .0025 |
.003 - .006 |
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