1950 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Champion, Series 9G, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, Commander, Series 17A, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker Champion, Series 9G, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #9G-W1
Base Price: $1,519; Shipping Weight: 2,730 Pounds; Production Total: 16,000
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #9G-W3
Base Price: $1,597; Shipping Weight: 2,750 Pounds; Production Total: 46,027
4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #9G-W5
Base Price: $1,677; Shipping Weight: 2,755 Pounds; Production Total: 55,296
2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #9G-F1
Base Price: $1,487; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds; Production Total: 19,593
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #9G-F3
Base Price: $1,565; Shipping Weight: 2,720 Pounds; Production Total: 45,280
2 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #9G-F5
Base Price: $1,644; Shipping Weight: 2,725 Pounds; Production Total: 21,976
2 Door Coupe, Custom, 3 Passenger, Body #9G-Q4
Base Price: $1,419; Shipping Weight: 2,620 Pounds; Production Total: 1,562
2 Door Coupe, DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #9G-Q1
Base Price: $1,497; Shipping Weight: 2,635 Pounds; Production Total: 2,082
2 Door Coupe, Regal DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #9G-Q2
Base Price: $1,576; Shipping Weight: 2,640 Pounds; Production Total: 849
2 Door Custom Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #9G-C1
Base Price: $1,514; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds; Production Total: 3,583
2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #9G-C3
Base Price: $1,592; Shipping Weight: 2,705 Pounds; Production Total: 19,028
2 Door Regal DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #9G-C5
Base Price: $1,671; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds; Production Total: 29,966
2 Door Convertible, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #9G-S2
Base Price: $1,981; Shipping Weight: 2,900 Pounds; Production Total: 9,362
Studebaker Commander, Series 17A, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #17A-W3
Base Price: $1,902; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds; Production Total: 11,440
4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #17A-W5
Base Price: $2,014; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds; Production Total: 14,832
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #17A-F3
Base Price: $1,871; Shipping Weight: 3,215 Pounds; Production Total: 4,588
2 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #17A-F5
Base Price: $1,992; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds; Production Total: 2,363
2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #17A-C3
Base Price: $1,897; Shipping Weight: 3,215 Pounds; Production Total: 4,383
2 Door Regal DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #17A-C5
Base Price: $2,018; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds; Production Total: 7,375
2 Door Convertible, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #17A-S2
Base Price: $2,328; Shipping Weight: 3,375 Pounds; Production Total: 2,867
4 Door Land Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #17A-Y5
Base Price: $2,187; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds; Production Total: 24,712
1950 STUDEBAKER
Champion 6, Series 9G, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 113 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4"
Engine Displacement: 169.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00:1; Optional: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 80 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 138 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 6.40 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 24
Commander 6, Series 17A, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 120"; (Land Cruiser: 124")
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 245.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1; Optional: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.35
Horsepower: 102 @ 3,200 RPM
Torque: 205 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 20
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Champion, Series 9G
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7, J-9, J-11, or equivalent.
Point Gap: .020"
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 52 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 115 (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Commander, Series 17A
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7, J-9, J-11, or equivalent.
Point Gap: .020"
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 83 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 115 (Minimum)
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Champion, Series 9G
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 17A
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 9G
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 17A
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 9G
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 17A
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: 2.8745"-2.8740"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0006" -.0027"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, Champion, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System:
10 Quarts Without Heater
10-1/2 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Capacities, Commander, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System:
13-1/2 Quarts Without Heater
15 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
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
Distributor #1AT-4001
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 550 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - Commander:
Distributor #1110220
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .022"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 3" to 5" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 9" to 14" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees
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-6001A
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"
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator #1102728
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 or 12 Volts: 1.75 - 1.95 Amperes
Regulator #1118380
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes
Current & Voltage Air Gap: .075"
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-Champion:
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
Part #MZ-41517Rotation: 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
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications-Commander:
Part #1107084
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24 to 28 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Lock Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11 Ft Lbs Torque
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: WE
Carburetor #715S
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 14
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .025" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Fast Idle Adjustment: .046"
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: CI
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, Champion:
Caster: 0 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: 5-1/4 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Commander:
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: 5-1/4 Degrees
Rear Axle Specifications, All Series:
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 9G: 521001
Model 17A: H-370001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 9G: G-468101 South Bend, Indiana
G-851801 Los Angeles, California
Model 17A: 4398601 South Bend, Indiana
4839001 Los Angeles, California
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1950 Studebaker Historical Data
Total 1950 Studebaker Production was 323,164.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
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