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The Official Studebaker Reference Guide
1950
| Starting Serial Number: |
9G Champion... G-468101 & G-851801 |
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Ser. 17A Commander... 4368901 & 4839001 |
Location: On plate on left front door lock post.
| Starting Motor Serial Number: |
Ser. 9G Champion... 521001 |
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Ser. 17A Commander... H-370001 |
Location: On front corner on left side of block.
| Production Information: |
Champion |
270,604 |
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Commander |
72,562 |
General Specifications:
| Model |
Wheelbase (In.) |
Tread (front) |
Tread (rear) |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Shipping Weight (lb.) |
Tire Size (In.) |
| 9G |
113 |
56 |
54 |
197 |
70 |
62 |
2750 |
6.40-15 |
| 17A |
120-124 |
56 |
54 |
208-212 |
70 |
62 |
3255 |
7.50-15 |
General Engine Specifications:
| Model |
# of Cyl - Bore & Stroke |
Displacement |
Compression |
Taxable H.P. |
Developed H.P. |
Max. Torque |
| Champion |
6 - 3.0 x 4.0 |
169.6 |
7.0 |
21.6 |
85 @ 4000 |
138 @ 2400 |
| Commander |
6 - 3 5/16 x 4 3/8 |
245.6 |
7.0 |
26.3 |
102 @ 3200 |
205 @ 1200 |
Engine Tune-Up Specifications:
| Model |
Plug Type |
Plug Gap |
Point Gap |
Dwell |
Ign. Timing |
Ign. Timing Mark |
Compression |
Inlet Tappet |
Exhaust Tappet |
Carb. Float Height |
Min. Engine Idle |
| Champion |
J-7 |
.027 1/2 |
.020 |
38 - 40 |
2B |
IGN dmpr |
120@150 |
.016 |
.016 |
3/8" float |
550 |
| Commander |
J-7 |
.027 1/2 |
.020 |
31 - 37 |
2B |
IGN dmpr |
120@150 |
.016 |
.016 |
5/8" float |
550 |
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