We just call him StudeGeorge.....

"mbstude" wrote...

Yeah, StudeGeorge is a lot easier to spell. My 63 Daytona HT came from
the factory with a six cylinder-auto trans, is this a somewhat rare
combination in that kind of car? I would really like to hear from
anyone who has a similar car, or knows anyting about it.

Matthew,
Here is a site that has the info you need...

http://64.78.5.28/public/454.cfm

(Just do a Google search and enter '1952 Studebaker production numbers')
and here is what you get.... (pretty neat, huh?)

1952 Studebaker Production Statistics
     1952 Studebaker Champion - 12G - 101,390 combined
       Model   Weight
       Custom 4 Door Sedan 2,695
       Custom 2 Door Sedan 2,655
       Custom Coupe 5 passenger 2,660
       DeLuxe 4 Door Sedan 2,720
       DeLuxe 2 Door Sedan 2,685
       DeLuxe Coupe 5 passenger 2,675
       Regal 4 Door Sedan 2,725
       Regal 2 Door Sedan 2,690
       Regal Coupe 5 passenger 2,695
       Regal Starliner Hardtop Coupe 2,860
       Regal Convertible Coupe 2,870
     1952 Studebaker Commander - 3H - 84,349 combined
       Regal 4 Door Sedan 3,085
       Regal 2 Door Sedan 3,040
       Regal Coupe 5 passenger 3,030
       State 4 Door Sedan 3,075
       State 2 Door Sedan 3,055
       State Coupe 5 passenger 3,025
       State Starliner Hardtop Coupe 3,220
       State Convertible Coupe 3,230
       Land Cruiser 4 Door Sedan 3,155

Engine Specifications: 1952 Studebaker 169 Six
     GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
     Model Designation: Champion 6: 12G
     Wheel base: 115
     Valve Location: In block
     Bore and Stroke: 3 x 4
     Piston displacement, Cubic Inches: 169.6
     Compression ratio: 7.00
     Maximum Brake Horsepower: 85 @ 4000 RPM
     Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 138 @ 2400 RPM
     Normal Oil Pressure Pounds: 40
     TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
     Spark Plug Make: Champion J7
     Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .025
     Firing Order: 153624
     Ignition Timing: IGN on Vib. Damp.
     Engine Idle Speed, RPM:  500
     Cylinder Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 48
     Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 115 Min.
     Voltage & Polarity: 6 volts, positive ground
     PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
     Fitting Pistons with Scale:
     Shim Thickness to use: .002 (1 inch wide feeler);
     Pounds Pull on Scale:: 11 to 16
     Ring End Gap: (Fit rings in tapered bores for clearance shown in
tightest portion of ring travel.)
     Compression: .007
     Oil: .007
     Clearance in Groove: Compression: .002-.0025; Oil: .0015-.002
     Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .7491-.7495
     VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
     Operating Clearance:
          Intake: .016 Cold  Exhaust: .016 Cold
     Valve Seat Angle, degrees: 45
     Valve Timing: (BTDC = before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
              Intake opens: 15 degrees BTDC
              Exhaust Closes: 10 ATDC
     Valve Spring Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
         Inner Spring: 54 @ 1-21/32
     Valve Stem Clearance: Intake: .0015-.0035; Exhaust: .0015-.0035
     Clearance for Timing Intake: .020
     ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
     Connecting Rod Bearings:
         Journal Diameter, Inches: 1.81175-1.81275
         Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.00215
         Rod End Play, Inch: .005-.009
         Rod Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 28-32
     Main Bearings:
         Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.4370-2.4375
          Bearing clearance: .0005-.0025
         Shaft End Play: .003-.006    (Thrust on front bearing)
         Main Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 88-93
     CAPACITY DATA
     Cooling System:
         Without heater: 10 quarts
         With heater: 11-1/2 quarts
     Fuel Tank: 18 gallons
     Engine Oil: 5 quarts
     Transmission: w/out overdrive: 1-1/2 pint; with overdrive: 2-3/4;
w/auto. trans: 9-1/2 quarts
     Rear Axle: 2-1/2 pints
     AUTO-LITE DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
     Distributor part number: 1AT-4010 (distributor rotates
counter-clockwise when viewed from top)
     Cam Angle, degrees: 39
     Breaker Point opening, Inch: .020 (plus or minus .002)
     Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
     Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Oz.
     Centrifugal Advance: (degrees at RPM of distributor)
         Advance starts: 1 degrees @ 550
         Full Advance: 7 @ 1400
     Vacuum Advance Data (degrees @ In. of Mercury):
             Advance starts: 1 @ 4-7/8
             Full Advance: 9 @ 12
     AUTO_LITE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
     Generator Number: GGW-4801A (generator rotates clockwise, 6 volts,
positive ground)
     Generator output: 45 amps @ 2125 RPM
     Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 oz.
     Field Current: 1.4 - 1.5 at 5 volts
     AUTO-LITE REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
     Regulator Number: VBE-6101A
     Cutout Relay:
         Voltage to close points: 6.5
         Reverse Current to Open Points: 4-6 amps
         Armature Air Gap: .031
     Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 volts
     Current Regulator Setting: 45 amps
     Current and voltage armature air gap, Inch: .048
     AUTO-LITE STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
     Part number: MZ-4157 (starter rotates clockwise)
     Bush Spring Tension, Ounces: 42-53
     No Load Test: 68 amps, 5.0 volts @ 4000 RPM
     Torque Test: 280 Amps, 2.0 volts, Torque, Lbs.Ft.: 4.4
     WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
     Caster, Degrees
         Limits: -1 to +2-1/2
         Desired: -1-3/4
     Camber, Degrees
         Limits: 0 to +1
         Desired: +1/2
     Toe-In, Inches: 1/16 to 1/8
     Toe-Out on Turns, Degrees: (If toe-out is incorrect, when other
adjustments are correct, look for bent steering arms.)
         Outer wheel: 20
         Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2
     Kingpin Angle, or Steering Axis Degrees: (If king pin or spindle
support angle are incorrect, but camber is correct, look for bent suspension
arms or steering knuckle support)
         5-1/4

1952 Studebaker 169 Six

Thanks.

Yer right, Pat.
I just wanted Matthew to understand that it's an abnormal situation.
<BOSEG>

Gord Richmond (and I will see you in Spokane, won't I?)