1956 STUDEBAKER

1956 STUDEBAKER

Model Designations:

Studebaker, Champion, Model 56G, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Flight Hawk, Model 56G, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Commander, Model 56B, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Power Hawk, Model 56B, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker President, Model 56H, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Sky Hawk, Model 56H, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Golden Hawk, Model 56J, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker Champion, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #56G-W2

Base Price: $1,717; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 1,170

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56G-W4

Base Price: $1,996; Shipping Weight: 2,835 Pounds

Production Total: 11,983

4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #56G-W6

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 1,180

2 Door Sedanette, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #56G-F2

Base Price: $1,844; Shipping Weight: 2,780 Pounds

Production Total: 3,097

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56G-F4

Base Price: $1,946; Shipping Weight: 2,800 Pounds

Production Total: 4,301

2 Door Pelham Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56G-D4

Base Price: $2,232; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds

Production Total: 2,236

Studebaker Flight Hawk, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Flight Hawk Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #56G-C3

Base Price: $1,986; Shipping Weight: 2,780 Pounds

Production Total: 4,389

2 Door Flight Hawk Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body #56G-K7

Base Price: Not Available Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 560

Studebaker Commander, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #56B-W2

Base Price: $1,829; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 335

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56B-W4

Base Price: $2,125; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds

Production Total: 14,700

2 Door Sedanette, 6 Passenger, Body #56B-F2

Base Price: $1,974; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds

Production Total: 1,523

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56B-F4

Base Price: $2,076; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds

Production Total: 3,663

2 Door Parkview Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56B-D4

Base Price: $2,354; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds

Production Total: 3,333

Studebaker Power Hawk, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Power Hawk Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #56B-C3

Base Price: $2,101; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds

Production Total: 7,095

Studebaker President, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56H-W6

Base Price: $2,235; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds

Production Total: 6,822

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56H-F6

Base Price: $2,188; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds

Production Total: 1,914

4 Door Classic Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #56H-Y6

Base Price: $2,489; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds

Production Total: 8,507

2 Door Pinehurst Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56H-D6

Base Price: $2,529; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds

Production Total: 1,255

Studebaker Sky Hawk, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sky Hawk Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #56H-K7

Base Price: $2,477; Shipping Weight: 3,215 Pounds

Production Total: 3,050

Studebaker Golden Hawk, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Golden Hawk Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #56J-K7

Base Price: $3,061; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds

Production Total: 4,071

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Sedans & Wagons, Except President Classic: 116.5"

President Classic & Hawks: 120.5"

Tire Sizes:

Champion: 6.40 X 15"

Champion Station Wagon: 6.70 X 15"

Commander: 6.70 X 15"

President, Except Classic: 6.70 X 15"

President Classic & Golden Hawk: 7.10 X 15"

1956 STUDEBAKER

Champion & Flight Hawk, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 185.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 21.60

Horsepower: 101 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 152 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Commander & Power Hawk, 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 259.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 40.61

Horsepower: 170 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

President & Sky Hawk 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 259.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 40.61

Horsepower: 195 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 286 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Golden Hawk 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 275 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 380 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, Champion, 6 Cylinder:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

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, 130 (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Except Golden Hawk:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-11

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

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, 130 (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Golden Hawk:

(Packard Engine)

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion N8-67B

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

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

Engine Idle Speed: 400 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 150 (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 @ 1-5/16 "

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake:.3437"

Exhaust: .3437"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3125"

Exhaust: .3125"

8 Cylinder, Except Golden Hawk:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .024"

Exhaust .024"

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: 110 Lbs @ 1-43/64 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"

8 Cylinder, Golden Hawk:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44-1/2 Degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 18 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1-3/8 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .398"

Exhaust: .398"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.002"

Exhaust .002"-.003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3725"

Exhaust: .3715"

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: 3.0623"-3.0628"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Thrust on Front Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, Except Golden Hawk:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 8 to 13

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"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .008"-.013"

Rod Bolt Torque: 52-54 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Thrust on Front Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, Golden Hawk:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 11

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .019"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9803"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .003"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

Champion:

Cooling System:

11 Quarts Without Heater

12-1/2 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 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 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

8 Cylinder, Except Golden Hawk:

Cooling System:

17 Quarts Without Heater

18-1/2 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2.4 Pints

With Overdrive: 3.4 Pints (Classic: 3.7 Pints)

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Golden Hawk (Packard Engine):

Cooling System:

25 Quarts Without Heater

26-1/2 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: None

With Overdrive: 3.7 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 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

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications - V-8:

Distributor #1BJ-4001C

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - Commander & President:

Distributor #1110864

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,125 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 11-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees

Generator Specifications:

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GJC-7002F

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Air Gap: .050"

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102003

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119123

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Air Gap: .075"

Starting Motor Specifications:

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-Champion:

Part #MBG-4103

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 55 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 5,200 RPM

Lock Test: 235 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 5.2 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-V-8:

Part #MDF-6008

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Lock Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1107650, 1107651

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM

Lock Test: 435 Amperes, 5.8 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

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

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

8 Cylinder:

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

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.006"

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 #2108S, 2417S

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 #6-117

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Float Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .105"-.135"

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

Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Model: WCFB

Carburetor #2214S-A-B, 2219S-A-B

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2

Float Level:

Primary: 3/16"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 11/16"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle: .024"

Unloader: 1/8"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Model: WCFB

Carburetor #2394S

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 3/4 to 1-3/4

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle: .023"

Unloader: 9/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .008"-.013"

Choke Setting: Index

Popular Options:

Power Steering, Power Brakes, 8 Tube Radio, 6 Tube Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning (Except Champion), Power Seats, Power Windows, Hill Holder, Turn Signals, Fender Ornaments, Exhaust Deflectors, Outside Rear View Mirror, License Plate Frames, Door Handle Guards, Fuel Door Guard, Fender Skirts, Wheel Covers, Wire Type Wheel Covers, Wheel Trim Rings, Imitaition Sportster Knock-Off Hubs, Grille Guards, Fog Light Bumperettes, Floor Mats, Accelerator Pedal Cover, Locking Gas Cap, Spotlight with Rear View Mirror, Back-Up Lights, Electric Clock, Tissue Dispensor, Custom Luggage, Vanity Visor Mirror, Outside Sun Visor, Vent Shades, Glare-Proof Rear View Mirror, Windshield Washer, Trunk Light, Underhood Light, Glove Compartment Light, Electric Clock, Booster Horn, Rear Window Defroster, Tire Chains, , Radiator Water Filter, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Automatic Transmission Anti-Creep.

1956 Studebaker Historical Data:

Total 1956 Studebaker Production was 85,451.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Plastic: Golden Hawk 2 Door Hardtop