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The Official Studebaker Reference Guide
1954
| Starting Serial Number: |
15G Champion... G-1274001 |
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Ser. 5H Commander... 8354901 |
Location: On plate on left front door post.
| Starting Motor Serial Number: |
6 Cyl... 1090001 |
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8 Cyl... V-282501 |
| Location: |
6 and straight 8 - Upper left side of cylinder block. |
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V8 - Top side front of cylinder block. |
| Production Information: |
Champion |
51,431 |
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Commander |
30,499 |
General Specifications:
| Model |
Wheelbase (In.) |
Tread (front) |
Tread (rear) |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Shipping Weight (lb.) |
Tire Size (In.) |
| 15G |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
198 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
6.40-15 |
| 5H |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
202 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
7.10-15 |
General Engine Specifications:
| Model |
# of Cyl - Bore & Stroke |
# of Main Bearings |
Type of Lifter Used |
Displacement |
Taxable H.P. |
Developed H.P. |
Max. Torque |
Compression |
Oil Pressure |
| 6 Cyl. L Head |
6 - 3.0 x 4.0 |
4 |
Mech. Adj. |
169 |
21.6 |
85 @ 4000 |
138 @ 2400 |
7.5 |
40 |
| V8 |
8 - 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 |
5 |
Mech. Adj. |
232 |
36.4 |
120 @ 4000 |
190 @ 2000 |
7.5 |
40 |
Engine Tune-Up Specifications:
| Model |
Plug Type |
Plug Gap |
Dwell |
Point Gap |
Ign. Timing |
Compression |
Inlet Tappet (hot) |
Exhaust Tappet (hot) |
Fuel Pressure |
Min. Engine Idle |
| 15G |
J7 |
.025 |
39 |
.020 |
2B |
130 |
.016 |
.016 |
4 1/2 |
550 |
| 5H |
H11 |
.035 |
31 |
.015 |
4B |
130 |
.026 |
.026 |
4 1/2 |
550 |
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