1953 STUDEBAKER

Model Designations:

Studebaker, Champion, Model 14G, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Commander, Model 4H, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker Champion, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #14G-W1

Base Price: $1,767; Shipping Weight: 2,710 Pounds

Production Total: 5,496

4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14G-W3

Base Price: $1,863; Shipping Weight: 2,735 Pounds

Production Total: 17,180

4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14G-W5

Base Price: $1,949; Shipping Weight: 2,745 Pounds

Production Total: 17,897

2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #14G-F1

Base Price: $1,735; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds

Production Total: 3,983

2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14G-F3

Base Price: $1,831; Shipping Weight: 2,700 Pounds

Production Total: 7,564

2 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #14G-F5

Base Price: $1,917; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds

Production Total: 2,968

2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #14G-C3

Base Price: $1,868; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds

Production Total: 9,422

2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #12G-C5

Base Price: $1,995; Shipping Weight: 2,700 Pounds

Production Total: 16,066

2 Door Regal Starliner Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #14G-K5

Base Price: $2,116; Shipping Weight: 2,760 Pounds

Production Total: 13,058

Studebaker Commander, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #4H-W3

Base Price: $2,121; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds

Production Total: 10,065

4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #4H-W5

Base Price: $2,208; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds

Production Total: 7,454

2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #4H-F3

Base Price: $2,089; Shipping Weight: 3,055 Pounds

Production Total: 5,995

2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #4H-C3

Base Price: $2,127; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds

Production Total: 6,106

2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #4H-C5

Base Price: $2,213; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds

Production Total: 14,752

2 Door Regal Starliner Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #4H-K5

Base Price: $2,374; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds

Production Total: 19,236

4 Door Land Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #4H-Y5

Base Price: $2,316; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds

Production Total: 15,981

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Champion & Commander, Except Land Cruiser: 116.5"

Land Cruiser: 120.5"

Tire Sizes:

Champion: 6.40 X 15"

Commander: 7.10 X 15"

1953 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:

Manual Transmission: 7.00:1

Automatic Transmission: 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:

Voltage: 6 Volts

Ground Polarity: Positive

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

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

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 46-50 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 120 (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Commander, 8 Cylinder:

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10

Point Gap: .013"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-34 Degree

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 120 (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

Champion, 6 Cylinder:

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold:

Intake .016"

Exhaust .016"

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: 98 Lbs @ 1-5/8 "

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake:.3437"

Exhaust: .3437"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3125"

Exhaust: .3125"

Commander, 8 Cylinder:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .022"

Exhaust .022"

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: 130 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .3594"

Exhaust: .3594"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3437"

Exhaust: .3437"

Piston, Ring, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing 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"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .7493"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.812"-1.813"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .005"-.009"

Rod Bolt Torque: 28-32 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4370"-2.4375"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Thrust on Front Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 88-93 Ft. Lbs.

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"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8743"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .008"-.013"

Rod Bolt Torque: 52-54 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0027"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Thrust on Front Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 88-93 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

Champion:

Cooling System:

10 Quarts Without Heater

11-1/2 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 1.6 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:

17-1/2 Quarts Without Heater

19 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2.4 Pints

With Overdrive: 3.4 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-4201

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 @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - Commander:

Distributor #1110826

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 @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,450 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 #GGW-4801, GGW-4801C

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes

Regulator #VBE-6101A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Air Gap: .050"

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102778

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87 to 2.0 Amperes

Regulator #1118950

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.1 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 45 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 #1107115, 1107116

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Lock Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

All Models:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.005"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

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 #989S-SA, 2190S, 2108S

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: 1 Lean

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WW

Carburetor Code #6-112F

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Float Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .105"-.135"

Wide Open Kick Setting: .203"-.265"

Carburetor Model: WW

Carburetor Code #6-115

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Float Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .105"-.135"

Wide Open Kick Setting: .203"-.265"

Choke Setting: Index

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1953 Studebaker Historical Data:

Total 1953 Studebaker Production was 169,599.

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Metal: Starliner Coupe

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