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The Official Studebaker Reference Guide
1952
| Starting Serial Number: |
G12 Champion... G-1115501 & G-907301 |
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Ser. 3H Commander... 8217001 & 8816001 |
Location: On plate on left front door lock post.
| Starting Motor Serial Number: |
6 Cyl... 911501 |
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8 Cyl... V-123001 |
| Location: |
6 and straight 8 - On front corner on left side of block. |
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V8 - On pad on top of block to right if distibutor mounting. |
| Production Information: |
Champion |
101,390 |
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Commander |
84,849 |
General Specifications:
| Model |
Wheelbase (In.) |
Tread (front) |
Tread (rear) |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Shipping Weight (lb.) |
Tire Size (In.) |
| 12G |
115 |
56 |
56 |
197 |
71 |
61 |
n/a |
6.40-15 |
| 3H |
115 |
54 |
54 |
197 |
71 |
62 |
n/a |
7.10-15 |
General Engine Specifications:
| Model |
# of Cyl - Bore & Stroke |
Displacement |
Compression |
Taxable H.P. |
Developed H.P. |
Max. Torque |
| 6 Cyl. |
6 - 3.0 x 4.0 |
169.6 |
7.0 |
21.6 |
85 @ 4000 |
138 @ 2400 |
| 8 Cyl. |
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 |
| 12G |
Ch-J7 |
.025 |
.020 |
40 |
2B |
IGN dmpr |
n/a |
.016C |
.016C |
3/8" float |
550 |
| 3H |
Ch-H8 |
.035 |
.015 |
29 |
8B |
IGN dmpr |
n/a |
.016C |
.016C |
n/a |
550 |
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