1947 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Champion, Series 6G, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, Commander, Series 14A, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker Champion, Series 6G, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #6G-W3
Base Price: $1,478; Shipping Weight: 2,735 Pounds; Production Total: 23,958
4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #6G-W5
Base Price: $1,551; Shipping Weight: 2,760 Pounds; Production Total: 30,000
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #6G-F3
Base Price: $1,446; Shipping Weight: 2,685 Pounds; Production Total: 10,860
2 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #6G-F5
Base Price: $1,520; Shipping Weight: 2,710 Pounds; Production Total: 12,697
2 Door Coupe, DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #6G-Q1
Base Price: $1,378; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds; Production Total: 5,221
2 Door Coupe, Regal DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #6G-Q2
Base Price: $1,451; Shipping Weight: 2,620 Pounds; Production Total: 3,379
2 Door Coupe, DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #6G-C3
Base Price: $1,472; Shipping Weight: 2,670 Pounds; Production Total: 7,670
2 Door Coupe, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #6G-C5
Base Price: $1,546; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds; Production Total: 9,061
2 Door Convertible, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #6G-S2
Base Price: $1,902; Shipping Weight: 2,875 Pounds; Production Total: 2,251
Studebaker Commander, Series 14A, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14A-W3
Base Price: $1,761; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds; Production Total: 3,485
4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14A-W5
Base Price: $1,882; Shipping Weight: 3,280 Pounds; Production Total: 13,539
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14A-F3
Base Price: $1,729; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds; Production Total: 548
2 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14A-F5
Base Price: $1,850; Shipping Weight: 3,245 Pounds; Production Total: 2,159
2 Door Coupe, DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #14A-Q1
Base Price: $1,661; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds; Production Total: 301
2 Door Coupe, Regal DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #14A-Q2
Base Price: $1,781; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds; Production Total: 1,046
2 Door Coupe, DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #14A-C3
Base Price: $1,755; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds; Production Total: 2,742
2 Door Coupe, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #14A-C5
Base Price: $1,876; Shipping Weight: 3,225 Pounds; Production Total: 10,557
2 Door Convertible, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #14A-S2
Base Price: $2,236; Shipping Weight: 3,420 Pounds; Production Total: 1,503
4 Door Land Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #14A-Y5
Base Price: $2,043; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds; Production Total: 20,519
1947 STUDEBAKER
Champion 6, Series 6G, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 112 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: Not Available
Carburetor: Carter 1 Barrel, Model WE-532S
Tire Size: 5.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 26
Commander 6, Series 14A, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 119"; (Land Cruiser: 123")
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 226.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.35
Horsepower: 94 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 176 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Carburetor: Stromberg 1 Barrel, Model BXOV-26
Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 20
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Champion, Series 6G
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
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .016", Exhaust .016"
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 105 (Minimum)
Cylinder Head Torque: 52 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Commander, Series 14A
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-9, J-11, or equivalent.
Point Gap: .020"
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .016", Exhaust .016"
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 105 (Minimum)
Cylinder Head Torque: 83 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Champion, Series 6G
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"
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Commander, Series 14A
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 .001"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder, Champion, Series 6G
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"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder, Commander, Series 14A
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0125"
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: .009"
Oil Ring: .009"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .002"-.0025"
Oil Control Ring: .0015"-.002"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder, Champion, Series 6G
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, Series 14A
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.
Capacities, Champion, Series 6G, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 10 Quarts Without Heater; 11-1/2 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20;
Above -10F 10
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints; With Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Capacities, Commander, Series 14A, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 13 Quarts Without Heater; 14-1/2 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20;
Above -10F 10
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints; With Overdrive: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications - Commander:
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 Distributor Specifications - Champion:
Distributor #1GC-4805
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
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-Commander:
Part #MAW-4020A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 68 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Lock Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 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
Part #MCH-4001
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
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-Champion:
Part #MZ-4136
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 68 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,000 RPM
Lock Test: 280 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 4.4 Ft Lbs Torque
Part #MZ-4151
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 68 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,000 RPM
Lock Test: 280 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 4.4 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:
Champion:
Pump Model: W
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Commander:
Pump Model: CE
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Brake Specifications- Champion:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 18-1/2"
Width: 2",
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006" to .008"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications- Commander:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-1/4"
Width: 2",
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006" to .008"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series:
Caster: + 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, All Series:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005"-.007"
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 6G: 236001
Model 14A: H-182001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 6G: G-212501 South Bend, Indiana
G-824001 Los Angeles, California
Model 14A: 4232501 South Bend, Indiana
4818501 Los Angeles, California
Popular Options
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1947 Studebaker Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in March 1946.
Total 1947 Studebaker Production was 161,496.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 2 Door Sedan
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