1939 STUDEBAKER

1939 STUDEBAKER

Model Designations:

Studebaker, Champion Six, Series G, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Commander Six, Series 9A, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, State President Eight, Series 5C, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Champion Six, Series G, 6 Cylinder Body Styles

Custom Champion:

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $660; Shipping Weight: 2,260 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $700; Shipping Weight: 2,330 Pounds

4 Door Crusing Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 2,360 Pounds

DeLuxe Champion

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $720; Shipping Weight: 2,275 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,345 Pounds

4 Door Crusing Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $800; Shipping Weight: 2,375 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Champion Production Totaled: 33,905.

Studebaker, Commander, Model 9A, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $875; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds

2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $900; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $955; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds

4 Door Crusing Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds

4 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,290; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Commander Production Totaled: 43,724.

Studebaker, State President, Model 5C, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Custom Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $1,035; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,100; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds

4 Door Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,110; Shipping Weight: 3,440 Pounds

4 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,460; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Total President Series Production: 8,205.

1939 STUDEBAKER

Champion 6, Series G, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 110 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3" X 3-7/8"

Engine Displacement: 164.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 21.60

Horsepower: 78 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 128 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.56:1

Carburetor: Carter 1 Barrel, Model WO

Tire Size: 5.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear, 25

Commander 6, Series 9A, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 116-1/2 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16 X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 226.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.35

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 174 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1

Carburetor: Stromberg 1V, Model BXO26

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 30, Rear, 30

State President 8, Series 5C, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 122 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: 6.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.01

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 195 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1

Carburetor: Stromberg 2 V, Model #AAO-161 .

Tire Size: 6:50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 30, Rear, 30

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models-Champion

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 Flywheel

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .016", Exhaust .016"

Cylinder Head Torque: 52 Ft Lbs

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models-Commander

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 Model-State President

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Spark Plug Type:

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 33 degrees

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

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-Champion, Series G

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: 49 Lbs @ 1-21/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder-Commander, Series 9A

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: 54 Lbs @ 2-3/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder-State President

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: 54 Lbs @ 2-3/32"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .001"-.003"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder-Champion, Series G

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .014"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002" (Using 1" Wide Feeler Gauge)

Pounds Pull on Scale: 16 to 22

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder-Commander, Series 9A

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, State President, Series 5C

Piston Removal: Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .016"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .003" (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"

Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder, Champion

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance:

Front Bearing: .00075"-.00225"

All Other Bearings: .001"-.00275"

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.81175"-1.81275"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .005"-.009" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 25-27 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4370"-2.4375"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder, Commander

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, State President

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, Champion, Series G, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 10-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20;

Above -10F 10

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 1 Pint

With Overdrive: 4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, Commander, Series 9A, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 14-1/2 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: 4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, State President, Series 5C, 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:

2-1/2 Pints, Without Overdrive:

4 Pints With Overdrive

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model G: 101

Model 9A: H-42501

Model 5C: B- 30201

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model G: G-1001 South Bend, Indiana

G-800001 Los Angeles, California

Model 9A: 4110001 South Bend, Indiana

4802301 Los Angeles, California

Model 5C: 7125501 South Bend, Indiana

7802501 Los Angeles, California

Brake Specifications, Champion

Lining Material:

Primary Shoe: Molded

Secondary Shoe: Woven

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 18"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Brake Specifications, Commander & State President

Lining Material:

Primary Shoe: Molded

Secondary Shoe: Woven

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 19-11/16"

Width: 2-1/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Champion:

Caster: + 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: + 1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 3/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 5-1/2 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Commander & State President:

Caster: + 1/4 Degrees

Camber: + 1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 3/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 5-1/2 Degrees

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"

1939 STUDEBAKER SPECIFICATIONS FOR:

DISTRIBUTORS, GENERATORS, REGULATORS,

STARTING MOTORS, & CARBURETORS &

FUEL PUMPS

ALL SERIES

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1GW-4101

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

Distributor #1GW-4131

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 @ 680 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 14-3/4" 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 #GDF-4812A

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.90 - 2.10 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,270 RPM

Maximum Output Test: 32 Amperes, 8 Volts

Generator #GDA-4804A

Brush Spring Tension: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.66 - 1.84 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,195 RPM

Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 2,025 RPM

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications::

Generator #1102656

Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.0 - 2.2 Amperes

Maximum Cold Output: 30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,700 RPM

Maximum Hot Output: Controlled by Current Regulator

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:

Regulator Type: Voltage

Regulator #VRD-4006B

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 7.0 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.45 Volts

Regulator Type: Voltage

Regulator #VRR-4002B

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRB-4012A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 7.0 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0.5 - 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 27-29 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.45 Volts

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 #MAW-4015

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM

Lock Test: 670 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 18.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #MZ-4066

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 560 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 11.8 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #MZ-4074

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 560 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 11.8 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Part #1107903

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Lock Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 16.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: W0

Part #444S

Casting #229

Repair Kit # 1066

Float Level: 3/8"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-26

Pump Travel: 12/64".

Anti-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carburetor Model: W0

Part #453S

Casting #229

Repair Kit # 1066

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-26

Pump Travel: 12/64".

Anti-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: BX0-26

Part #A-18652

Code #6-69A

Repair Kit # RK-62

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 27/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .010"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Fast Idle Setting: 5/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: None

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: AAO-161

Part #A-18371

Code #6-70A

Repair Kit # RK-63

Float Level: With engine idling, fuel level should be at bottom of sight plug hole.

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 23/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .020"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Unloader Setting: 7/32"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: BXV-25

Part #A-19282

Code #6-91A

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .010"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Unloader Setting: None

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: BXV-2

Part #A-19272

Code #6-90

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .010"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Unloader Setting: None

Fuel Pump Data:

6 Cylinder:

Pump Model: W

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

President:

Pump Model: J

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

President:

Pump Model: E

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturers-Champion:

Gasoline: Auto-Lite

Temperature: Auto-Lite

Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite

Ammeter: Auto-Lite

Dash Gauge Manufacturers-Commander & State President:

Gasoline: Stewart-Warner

Temperature: Stewart-Warner

Oil Pressure: Stewart-Warner

Ammeter: AC

Popular Options

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1939 Studebaker Historical Data

Model Year Introduction was on August 11, 1938.

Total 1939 Studebaker Production was 85,834.

Column Mounted Gearshift, Controlled Overdrive, and Climatizer Ventilation System were introduced.