1937 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Dictator Six, Series 5A/6A, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, President Eight, Series 3C, 8 Cylinder
Studebaker, Dictator Six, Series 5A/6A, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $765; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds
2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $820; Shipping Weight: 3,005 Pounds
2 Door Custom Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds
2 Door Custom Regal Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $850; Shipping Weight: 3,100 Pounds
2 Door Crusing St. Regis Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $870; Shipping Weight: 3,100 Pounds
4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $880; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds
4 Door Crusing Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $900; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
Note: The Dictator 5A Models were equipped with a solid front axle.
The Dictator 6A Models were equipped with the Planar Wheel Suspension.
6A Prices were $20 additional.
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Model 5A Production Totaled: 50,001.
Model 6A Production Totaled: 39,001.
Studebaker, President, Model 3C, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,085; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds
2 Door Custom Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,115; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds
2 Door St. Regis Custom, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,135; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Pounds
2 Door St. Regis Cruiser, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,155; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds
4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,165; Shipping Weight: 3,620 Pounds
4 Door Crusiser Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,635 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total President Series Production: 9,001.
1937 STUDEBAKER
Dictator 6, Series 5A & 6A, 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: 6.00 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 3C, 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-1 .
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 5A & 6A, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 13 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5-1/2 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: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Capacities, President, Series 3C, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System: 16 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:
4-1/2 Pints With Overdrive
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model 5A: D-112601
Model 6A: D-112601
Model 3C: B- 15501
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 5A: 5536001 South Bend, Indiana
5852801 Los Angeles, California
Model 6A: 5255001 South Bend, Indiana
5802501 Los Angeles, California
Model 3C: 7111001 South Bend, Indiana
7800801 Los Angeles, California
Brake Specifications, Dictator
Lining Material:
Primary Shoe: Molded
Secondary Shoe: Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 19-11/16"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Brake Specifications, President
Lining Material:
Primary Shoe: Molded
Secondary Shoe: Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-1/2"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Dictator 5A Series Only:
Caster: +1-1/4 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 3/32"
Kingpin Inclination: 9-1/2 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Dictator 6A, & President:
Caster: + 1/4 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 3/16"
Kingpin Inclination: 9-1/2 Degrees on Early Models
5-1/2 Degrees on Late Models
Rear Axle Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005"-.007"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
1937 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-4607A-2
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Third Brush: 50-60
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 #GCM-4802A-4
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.51 - 3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,090 RPM
Maximum Output: 23 Amperes; 8 Volts
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications::
Generator #961-H
Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.0 - 2.2 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 25 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,650 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: Controlled by Current Regulator
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 & Current
Regulator #1118230
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.2 - 6.7 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 26-28 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.0 - 7.2 Volts
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
Part #MAX-4028
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 #729-G
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Lock Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 16.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models:
Carburetor Model: W1
Part #371S
Casting #313
Repair Kit # N/A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/4 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather & shortest stroke in hot weather, using adjustment holes in pump arm.
Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle closed, indicator lines should be flush with top of anti-percolator plug.
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Fast Idle Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/16"
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: EX-23
Part #A-18402
Code #6-62A
Repair Kit # RK-58
Float Level: 5/8"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 7/16"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .012"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush
Fast Idle Setting: 11/64"
Choke Unloader Setting: None
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: EE-1
Part #A-18401
Code #6-63
Repair Kit # RK-61
Float Level: 15/32"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 21/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush
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
Pump Model: J
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: Moto Meter Neco
Temperature: Moto Meter Neco
Oil Pressure: Moto Meter Neco
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1937 Studebaker Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was on September 4, 1936.
Total 1937 Studebaker Production was 82,627.
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