1946 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Skyway Champion Six, Series 5G, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, Champion Skyway Six, Series 5G, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #5G-Q8
Base Price: $1,002; Shipping Weight: 2,456 Pounds
Production Total: 2,465
2 Door Double Dater Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #5G-Q10
Base Price: $1,044; Shipping Weight: 2,491 Pounds
Production Total: 1,285
2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #5G-F7
Base Price: $1,046; Shipping Weight: 2,541 Pounds
Production Total: 5,000
4 Door Crusing Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5G-W7
Base Price: $1,097; Shipping Weight: 2,566 Pounds
Production Total: 10,525
1946 STUDEBAKER
Skyway Champion 6, Series 5G, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 110 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4"
Engine Displacement: 169.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 80 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 134 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.10:1
Carburetor: Carter 1 Barrel, Model WE-532S
Tire Size: 5.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 28
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models-Skyway Champion
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-9, J-11, or Equivalent.
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 105 (Minimum)
Cylinder Head Torque: 52 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder-Skyway Champion, Series 5G
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: 52 Lbs @ 1-21/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder-Skyway Champion, Series 5G
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .014"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002" (Using 1" Wide Feeler Gauge)
Pounds Pull on Scale: 15 to 20
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .002"-.0025"
Oil Control Ring: .0015"-.002"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder, Skyway Champion, Series 5G
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.
Capacities, Skyway Champion, Series 5G, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 10-1/2 Quarts Without Heater; 12 Quarts With Heater
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: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Distributor #1GC-4801
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 540 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 4-3/4" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 14-3/4" Vacuum
Distributor #1GC-4802
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 4" Vacuum
Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-4804A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 - 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Air Gap: .048"
Generator #GDZ-4805A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 - 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Air Gap: .048"
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MZ-4090
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 68 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Lock Test: 280 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 4.4 Ft Lbs Torque
Part #MAW-4020
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Lock Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: WE
Carburetor #532S
Float Level: 1/4"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 17
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WE
Carburetor # 627S-SA
Float Level: 7/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 20
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"
Unloader Adjustment: 17/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: BXOV-26
Part #380178
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: 11/32"
Choke Unloader Setting: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: W
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Brake Specifications, Skyway Champion, Series 5G
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 18"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Skyway Champion, Series 5G:
Caster: + 1-1/2 Degrees
Camber: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 23 to 25 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 5-1/2 Degrees
Rear Axle Specifications, Skyway Champion, Series 5G:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Dash Gauge Manufacturers-All Series:
Gasoline: Stewart-Warner
Temperature: Stewart-Warner
Oil Pressure: Stewart-Warner
Ammeter: AC
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model 5G: 216501
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 5G: G-193001
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1946 Studebaker Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in December, 1945.
Total 1946 Studebaker Production was 19,275.
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