1936 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Dictator Six, Series 3A/4A, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, President Eight, Series 2C, 8 Cylinder
Studebaker, Dictator Six, Series 3A/4A, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $665; Shipping Weight: 2,910 Pounds
2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $695; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds
2 Door Custom Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $720; Shipping Weight: 3,020 Pounds
2 Door Custom Regal Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $725; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds
2 Door Crusing St. Regis Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $745; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds
4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds
4 Door Crusing Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $775; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds
Note: The Dictator 3A Models were equipped with a solid front axle.
The Dictator 4A Models were equipped with the Planar Wheel Suspension.
4A Prices were $20 additional.
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Model 3A Production Totaled: 26,634.
Model 2A Production Totaled: 22,029.
Studebaker, President, Model 2C, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds
2 Door Custom Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds
2 Door St. Regis Custom, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,016; Shipping Weight: 3,560 Pounds
2 Door St. Regis Cruiser, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,036; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds
4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,065; Shipping Weight: 3,615 Pounds
4 Door Custom Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,065; Shipping Weight: 3,615 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total President Series Production: 7,297.
1936 STUDEBAKER
Dictator 6, Series 3A & 4A, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 116 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 217.8 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.30 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1
Carburetor: Stromberg 1 Barrel, Model EX23
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 33, Rear, 33
President 8, Series 2C, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 125 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/16" X 4-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 250.4 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.01
Horsepower: 115 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1
Carburetor: Stromberg EE-22 .
Tire Size: 6:50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 33, Rear, 33
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type:
Regular Head: Champion 8, D-16, or Equivalent
High Compression Head: Champion 7, D-16, or Equivalent
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .016", Exhaust .016"
Cylinder Head Torque: 83 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type:
Regular Head: Champion 8, D-16, or Equivalent
High Compression Head: Champion 7, D-16, or Equivalent
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 33 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .016", Exhaust .016"
Cylinder Head Torque: 83 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .016"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .020"; Exhaust: .020"
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 57 Lbs @ 2-3/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .001"-.003"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .016"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .020"; Exhaust: .020"
Valve Timing: Intake Valve Opens, 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes, 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 57 Lbs @ 2-3/32"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .001"-.003"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .016"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002" (Using 1" Wide Feeler Gauge)
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 15
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .013"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder
Piston Removal: Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .015"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .003" (Using 1" Wide Feeler Gauge)
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 13
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .013"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance:
Front Bearing: .00075"-.00225"
All Other Bearings: .001"-.00275"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.18675"-2.18775"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"
Rod End Play: .005"-.009" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance:
Front Bearing: .00075"-.00225"
All Other Bearings: .002"-.00375"
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.87425"-1.87525"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .00075"-.00275"
Rod End Play: .005"-.009" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3435"-2.3440"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, Dictator, Series 3A & 4A, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 14 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20;
Above -10F 10
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 6 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Capacities, President, Series 2C, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 8 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20;
Above -10F 10
Manual Transmission:
3 Pints, Without Overdrive:
7 Pints With Overdrive
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model 3A: D-63001
Model 4A: D-63001
Model 2C: B-7901
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 3A: 5512001 South Bend, Indiana
5850001 Los Angeles, California
Model 4A: 5235001 South Bend, Indiana
5800001 Los Angeles, California
Model 2C: 7104001 South Bend, Indiana
7800001 Los Angeles, California
Brake Specifications, Dictator
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 23"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Brake Specifications, President
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 25"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Dictator 3A Series Only:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 3/32"
Kingpin Inclination: 9-1/2 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Dictator 4A, & President:
Caster: + 1/4 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 3/32"
Kingpin Inclination: 9-1/2 Degrees
Rear Axle Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .002"-.004"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
1936 STUDEBAKER SPECIFICATIONS FOR:
DISTRIBUTORS, GENERATORS, REGULATORS,
STARTING MOTORS, & CARBURETORS &
FUEL PUMPS
ALL SERIES
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Dictator Series:
Distributor #1GW-4001
Cam Angle: 35 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 600 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #662M
Cam Angle: 33 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 250 RPM
Full Advance: 14-1/2 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" - 7"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11" - 14"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GBM-4604A-2
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Third Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.80 - 4.20 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,300 RPM
Maximum Output Test: 19 Amperes, 8 Volts
Generator #GAR-4609A-4
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Third Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.75 - 4.15 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,075 RPM
Maximum Output: 26 Amperes; 8.5 Volts
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications::
Generator #936-X
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 25 Ounces
Third Brush: 17 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.3 - 2.6 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 25 Amperes, 9.1 Volts @ 3,000 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: 20 Amperes, 8.5 Volts @ 3,200 RPM
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush
Regulator #CB-4021
Armature Air Gap: .010"
Point Gap: .015" - .045"
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.5 - 7.25 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 2.5 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage: 15 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator #TC-4302A
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.5 - 7.25 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 2.5 Amperes
Cutout Relay Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .010" - .030"
Point Opening: .015" - .045"
Voltage Regulator Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .045"
Point Opening: .005"
Winding Resistance: 29 - 33 Ohms
Voltage to Open Points:
@ 70 Degrees: 8.25-8.75 Volts
@ 100 Degrees: 8.03-8.53 Volts
Voltage to Close Points: 1.2 - 1.4 Volts
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Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications, President Models:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator #5546
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.3 - 6.9 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-3.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage:
Cutout Relay Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .015"
Point Opening: .020"
Voltage Control Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .035"
Point Opening: .010"
Contact Spring Tension: .7 - .9 Ounce
Voltage to Open Points:
@ 70 Degrees: 8.3 - 8.7 Volts
@ 180 Degrees: 7.75 - 8.2 Volts
Voltage to Close Points:
@ 70 Degrees: 7.25 - 7.75 Volts
@ 180 Degrees: 6.55 - 7.1 Volts
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MAX-4018
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 5,300 RPM
Lock Test: 880 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 25.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MAX-4019
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 5,300 RPM
Lock Test: 880 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 25.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models
Part #737-J
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 6,000 RPM
Lock Test: 570 Amperes, 3.15 Volts @ 15.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: EX-23
Part #A-18222
Code #6-49A
Repair Kit # RK-58
Float Level: 5/8"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 3/8"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .012"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: None
Fast Idle Setting: 11/64"
Choke Unloader Setting: None
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: EE-1
Part #A-17921
Code #6-50
Repair Kit # RK-59
Float Level: 15/32"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 21/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: None
Fast Idle Setting: 38
Choke Unloader Setting: None
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: EE-1
Part #A-17931
Code #6-52
Repair Kit # RK-59
Float Level: 15/32"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 21/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: None
Fast Idle Setting: 6
Choke Unloader Setting: None
Fuel Pump Data:
6 Cylinder:
Pump Model: W
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
President:
Pump Model: P
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: Moto Meter Neco
Temperature: Moto Meter Neco
Oil Pressure: Moto Meter Neco
Popular Options
Front & Rear Bumper, Bumper Guards, White Wall Tires, Dual Sidemounts, Single Sidemount, Fender Skirts, Radio, Antenna, Heater, Clock, Cigar Lighter, Outside Rear View Mirror, Spotlights, Dual Tail Lights, Dual Sun Visors, Full Wheel Covers, Wheel Trim Rings, Seat Covers, Planar Suspension on Dictators, Overdrive, Free-Wheeling. Hill Holder, Vacuum Clutch.
1936 Studebaker Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was on November 2, 1935.
Total 1936 Studebaker Production was 63,664.
All Steel Bodies were used and the Hill Holder was introduced as an option.
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