1965 STUDEBAKER

Model Designations:

Studebaker, Commander/Cruiser Six, Series S (C-11), 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Commander/Daytona/Cruiser Eight, Series V (C-51), 8 Cylinder

Studebaker Commander/Cruiser Six, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Commander, 6 Passenger, Body #S-Y4

Base Price: $2,230; Shipping Weight: 2,815 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, Commander, 6 Passenger, Body #S-F4

Base Price: $2,125; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds

4 Door Commander Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #S-P4

Base Price: $2,620; Shipping Weight: 3,246 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, Cruiser, 6 Passenger, Body #S-Y9

Base Price: $2,470; Shipping Weight: 2,815 Pounds

Studebaker, Commander/Daytona/Cruiser V-8, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Commander, 6 Passenger, Body #V-Y4

Base Price: $2,370; Shipping Weight: 2,991 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, Commander, 6 Passenger, Body #V-F4

Base Price: $2,265; Shipping Weight: 2,891 Pounds

2 Door Daytona Sports Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #V-F8

Base Price: $2,565; Shipping Weight: 3,006

4 Door Commander Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #V-P4

Base Price: $2,760; Shipping Weight: 3,461 Pounds

4 Door Daytona Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #V-P8

Base Price: $2,890; Shipping Weight: 3,501 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, Cruiser, 6 Passenger, Body #V-Y9

Base Price: $2,610; Shipping Weight: 3,006 Pounds

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

2 Door Sedansi: 109"

4 Door Sedans & Station Wagons: 113"

Tire Size: 7.35 X 15"

1965 STUDEBAKER

6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Carburetor Type: 1 Barrel

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3.563" X 3.250"

Engine Displacement: 194 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.47

Horsepower: 120 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 177 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Carburetor Type: 2 Barrel

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

Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.000"

Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.05

Horsepower: 195 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: AC 46N

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 32 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 130 (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 PSI

Valve Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Inlet Open: 34 Degrees BTDC

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: AC 45

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 150 (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 PSI

Valve Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Inlet Open: 34 Degrees BTDC

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Cylinder Head Bolts: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-20 Ft. Lbs

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35-40 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-65 Ft. Lbs.

Crankshaft Balancer: Press Fit

8 Cylinder Engine:

Cylinder Head Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-35 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 25-35 Ft. Lbs

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-80 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 55-65 Ft. Lbs.

Crankshaft Balancer: Press Fit

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Valve Angles:

Seat: 46 Degrees

Face: 46 Degrees

Intake Valve Lift: .3350"

Exhaust Valve Lift: .3350"

Valve Spring Pressure: 88 Lbs @ 1.66 "

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0033"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"

Exhaust: .3415"

8 Cylinder:

Valve Angles:

Seat: 46 Degrees

Face: 46 Degrees

Intake Valve Lift: .3987"

Exhaust Valve Lift: .3987"

Valve Spring Pressure: 82 Lbs @ 1.66 "

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0033"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"

Exhaust: .3415"

Crankshaft & Bearing Journal Data:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Main Bearing Journals:

Journal Diameter: 2.2987"-2.2988"

Oil Clearance: .0016"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"

Thrust on Bearing #7

Connecting Rod Bearing Journals:

Journal Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"

Oil Clearance: .0017"

Rod End Play: .011"

8 Cylinder Engine:

Main Bearing Journals:

Journal Diameter: 2.2987"-2.2988"

Oil Clearance: .0016"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"

Thrust on Bearing #5

Connecting Rod Bearing Journals:

Journal Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"

Oil Clearance: .0017"

Rod End Play: .011"

Capacities:

6 Cylinder:

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2.3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 18 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Cooling System: 13-1/2 Quarts (With Heater)

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

8 Cylinder:

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3.3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 18 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Cooling System: 16 Quarts (With Heater)

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Alternator Specifications:

Make of Alternator: Presolite

Model #: ALK-5001

Ground Polarity: Negative

Field Coil Draw: 2.33-2.44 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Output @ 4,200 RPM: 35 Amperes

Regulator Model: VTB-6201A

Field Relay:

Air Gap: .026"

Point Gap: .020"

Voltage to Close Points: 8.5 Volts

Regulator:

Air Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .011"

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.8 Volts

Battery & Starting Motor Data:

Battery:

Ampere Hour Capacity: 53

Voltage: 12 Volts

Group #2SM

Ground Terminal: Negative

Starting Motor:

Lock Test: 290 Amperes, 4.3 Volts

No Load Test: 62 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 7,800 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

Brake Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Brake Drum Diameter:

Front: 10"

Rear: 9"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 13/6"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

8 Cylinder:

Brake Drum Diameter:

Front: 11

Rear: 10

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16

Rear: 7/8

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

Caster: Zero

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degrees

Right: + 1/2 Degrees

Toe-In:

Manual Steering: 3/16" to 1/4"

Power Steering: 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 24 Degrees

King Pin Inclination: 6 Degrees

Carburetor Specifications:

Rochester Carburetor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: BV

Float Level: 1-9/32"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Choke Setting: .350"

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns

Idle Speed: 500 RPM

8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: 2GV

Float Level: 3/4"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Pump Travel Setting: 1-1/8"

Choke Setting: .200"

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns

Idle Speed: 500 RPM

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1965 Studebaker Historical Data:

Total 1965 Studebaker Production was 19,435.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None.

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