1954 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Champion, Model 15G, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, Commander, Model 5H, 8 Cylinder
Studebaker Champion, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-W1
Base Price: $1,801; Shipping Weight: 2,735 Pounds
Production Total: 2,860
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-W3
Base Price: $1,918; Shipping Weight: 2,765 Pounds
Production Total: 9,668
4 Door Sedan, Regal DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-W5
Base Price: $2,026; Shipping Weight: 2,780 Pounds
Production Total: 7,286
2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-F1
Base Price: $1,758; Shipping Weight: 2,705 Pounds
Production Total: 2,553
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-F3
Base Price: $1,875; Shipping Weight: 2,730 Pounds
Production Total: 4,449
2 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-F5
Base Price: $1,983; Shipping Weight: 2,745 Pounds
Production Total: 1,066
2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #15G-C3
Base Price: $1,972; Shipping Weight: 2,740 Pounds
Production Total: 7,042
2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #15G-C5
Base Price: $2,080; Shipping Weight: 2,750 Pounds
Production Total: 5,125
2 Door Regal Starliner Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #15G-K5
Base Price: $2,241; Shipping Weight: 2,826 Pounds
Production Total: 4,302
2 Door DeLuxe Conestoga Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-D3
Base Price: $2,187; Shipping Weight: 2,930 Pounds
Production Total: 3,910
2 Door Regal Conestoga Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #15G-D5
Base Price: $2,295; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pounds
Production Total: 3,074
Studebaker Commander, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #5H-W3
Base Price: $2,179; Shipping Weight: 3,105 Pounds
Production Total: 4,615
4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #5H-W5
Base Price: $2,287; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds
Production Total: 2,571
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #5H-F3
Base Price: $2,136; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds
Production Total: 1,086
2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #5H-C3
Base Price: $2,233; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds
Production Total: 2,868
2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #5H-C5
Base Price: $2,341; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds
Production Total: 3,151
2 Door Regal Starliner Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #5H-K5
Base Price: $2,502; Shipping Weight: 3,175 Pounds
Production Total: 5,040
2 Door DeLuxe Conestoga Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5H-D3
Base Price: $2,448; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds
Production Total: 1,912
2 Door Regal Conestoga Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5H-D5
Base Price: $2,556; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds
Production Total: 2,878
4 Door Land Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5H-Y5
Base Price: $2,438; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds
Production Total: 6,383
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Champion & Commander, Except Land Cruiser: 116.5"
Land Cruiser: 120.5"
Tire Sizes:
Champion: 6.40 X 15"
Champion Station Wagon: 6.70 X 15"
Commander: 7.10 X 15"
1954 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: 7.50:1
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: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.45
Horsepower: 127 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 202 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:
Voltage: 6 Volts
Ground Polarity: Positive
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-11
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-4801E
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:
Champion:
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: 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Commander:
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: 1-1/16"
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, 6-113
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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1954 Studebaker Historical Data:
Total 1954 Studebaker Production was 81,939.
On June 22, 1954, Studebaker merged with Packard to form the Studebaker-Packard Corporation of America.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Starliner Coupe
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