A Studebaker Reference Guide 1951 1951 Commander Land Cruiser Champion Convertible Commander 5-Window (Starlight) Starting Serial Number: 10G Champion... G-1000001 & G-889101   Ser. H Commander... 8110001 & 8800001 Location: On plate on left front door lock post. Starting Motor Serial Number: 6 Cyl... 788001   8 Cyl... V-101 Location: 6 and straight 8 - On front corner on left side of block.   V8 - On pad on top of block to right if distibutor mounting. Production Information: Champion 144,286   Commander 124,280 General Specifications: Model Wheelbase (In.) Tread (front) Tread (rear) Length Width Height Shipping Weight (lb.) Tire Size (In.) 10G 115 57 54 198 71 61 2730 6.40-15 V8-H 115-119 57 54 198-202 71 62 3255 7.10-15 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 8 - 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 232.6 7.0 36.4 120 @ 4000 190 @ 2000 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 H-8 .0375 .018 22-29 8B IGN dmpr 120@150 .014-.016 .014-.016 5/8" float 550 Table of Contents | Chapter 5 - Studebaker Cars - Postwar