1951 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Champion, Model 10G, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, Commander, Model H, 8 Cylinder
Studebaker Champion, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #10G-W1
Base Price: $1,571; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds
Production Total: 9,972
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #10G-W3
Base Price: $1,649; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds
Production Total: 26,019
4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #10G-W5
Base Price: $1,728; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds
Production Total: 35,201
2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #10G-F1
Base Price: $1,540; Shipping Weight: 2,670 Pounds
Production Total: 10,689
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #10G-F3
Base Price: $1,618; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds
Production Total: 18,591
2 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #10G-F5
Base Price: $1,697; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds
Production Total: 8,931
2 Door Coupe, Custom, 3 Passenger, Body #10G-Q4
Base Price: $1,471; Shipping Weight: 2,585 Pounds
Production Total: 2,429
2 Door Coupe, DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #10G-Q1
Base Price: $1,549; Shipping Weight: 2,610 Pounds
Production Total: 961
2 Door Coupe, Regal DeLuxe, 3 Passenger, Body #10G-Q2
Base Price: $1,628; Shipping Weight: 2,615 Pounds
Production Total: 373
2 Door Custom Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #10G-C1
Base Price: $1,566; Shipping Weight: 2,650 Pounds
Production Total: 2,781
2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #10G-C3
Base Price: $1,644; Shipping Weight: 2,675 Pounds
Production Total: 9,444
2 Door Regal DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #10G-C5
Base Price: $1,723; Shipping Weight: 2,675 Pounds
Production Total: 14,103
2 Door Convertible, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #10G-S2
Base Price: $2,034; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds
Production Total: 4,742
Studebaker Commander, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #H-W3
Base Price: $1,839; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds
Production Total: 29,603
4 Door Sedan, State, 6 Passenger, Body #H-W5
Base Price: $1,939; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds
Production Total: 21,134
2 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #H-F3
Base Price: $1,807; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds
Production Total: 8,034
2 Door Sedan, State, 6 Passenger, Body #H-F5
Base Price: $1,907; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds
Production Total: 3,903
2 Door Regal Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #H-Q1
Price & Weight Not Available
Production Total: 1
2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #H-C3
Base Price: $1,833; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds
Production Total: 8,192
2 Door State Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #H-C5
Base Price: $1,933; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds
Production Total: 11,637
2 Door Convertible, State, 5 Passenger, Body #H-S2
Base Price: $2,244; Shipping Weight: 3,245 Pounds
Production Total: 3,770
4 Door Land Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #H-Y5
Base Price: $2,071; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds
Production Total: 38,055
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Champion: 113"
Commander, Except Land Cruiser: 120"
Land Cruiser: 124"
Tire Sizes:
Champion: 6.40 X 15"
Commander: 7.60 X 15"
1951 STUDEBAKER
Champion, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:
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: 85 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 138 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Commander 8, General Engine Specifications:
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 232.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.45
Horsepower: 120 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J7
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: 48 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 115 (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-8
Point Gap: .013"
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 115 (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold:
Intake .016"
Exhaust .016"
Clearance for Timing: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 54 Lbs @ 1-21/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake .022"
Exhaust .022"
Clearance for Timing: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 11 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 14 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 67 Lbs @ 2-1/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Piston & Ring Data:
Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 11 to 16
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring: .002"-.0025"
Oil Control Ring: .0015"-.002"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7491"-.7495"
Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 11 to 16
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring: .002"-.0025"
Oil Control Ring: .0015"-.002"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8741"-.8745"
Engine Bearing Data:
Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Rod Bearings:
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.81175"-1.81275"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.00215"
Rod End Play: .005"-.009" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 28-32 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearings:
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4370"-2.4375"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 88-93 Lbs. Ft.
Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Rod Bearings:
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.99925"-2.00025"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.00215"
Rod End Play: .007"-.012" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 52-54 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearings:
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0006" -.0027"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 88-93 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities:
Champion:
Cooling System:
10 Quarts Without Heater
11-1/2 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: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Commander:
Cooling System:
17-1/4 Quarts Without Heater
18-3/4 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Distributor Specifications:
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications - Champion:
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 #1110822
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28-34 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .013"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4" to 6" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10-1/2" to 12-1/2" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees
Generator Specifications:
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-6001A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.3 - 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6005A
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 #1102700
Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87 - 2.0 Amperes
Regulator #1118392
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: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 42 Amperes
Current & Voltage Air Gap: .075"
Starting Motor Specifications:
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-Champion:
Part #MZ-4157
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
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications-Commander:
Part #1107095
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24 to 28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.67 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs Torque
Brake Specifications:
Champion:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 18-1/2"
Width: 2",
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006" to .008"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Commander:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length
Front: 22-1/4"
Rear: 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"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Champion:
Caster: - 1-3/4 Degrees
Camber: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 5-1/4 Degrees
Commander:
Caster: - 1-3/4 Degrees
Camber: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees @ 0 Camber
Carburetor Specifications:
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: WW
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1951 Studebaker Historical Data:
Total 1951 Studebaker Production was 246,195.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: 2 Door Sedan
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