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few times to loosen any congestion.
Body drain holes should be cleaned by the serviceman.
for minimum seasonal service recommendations.
Criss-cross Tires Regularly. (See
)
TECHNICAL REFERENCE DATA
If emergency adjustments or repairs must be made at shops other than authorized Studebaker dealerships, ask the repairman to refer to
this section of your Owner’s Guide to be sure that he understands the several “special-to-Studebaker” measurements and other service
data given below.
IGNITION
Breaker point gap
.020″ (0,508 mm.)
(
Check every 10,000 miles
[
16,090 km.
])
Breaker arm tension
17 to 20 oz. (481,95 to 566,99 grams)
Spark plug gap
.022″-.027″ (0,559-0,686 mm.)
Note:—
In normal use, check every 5000 miles (8046 km.) and replace after 10,000 miles (16.090 km.). Under some conditions
of operation it may be desirable to clean and adjust spark plugs every 2500 miles (4023 km.).
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
(
No. 1 is the front cylinder
)
VALVES
Tappet clearance (engine cold)
.016″ (0,406 mm.)
Intake and Exhaust
Angle of valve seat
45°
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
40 miles (64 km) per hour
20 to 40 lbs. (1,4 kgs. to 2,8 kgs.) reading on oil gage
Pressure at which relief valve opens
40 lbs. (2,8 kgs.)
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES
Amperes
Circuit Breaker—Head, Parking, Tail, and Instrument Lights
30
Circuit Breaker—Convertible Top Motor
30
Circuit Breaker—Body and Stop Lights
20
Circuit Breaker—Climatizer and Defroster
20
Overdrive
20
Fog Lights
20
Radio
14
Electric Directional Signal
14
Underhood Light
5
Electric Clock
3
BATTERY
Voltage
6
Specific Gravity
1.280-1.300 fully charged
Willard Number
HDW-1-100
Do not overfill. Check water level frequently
BRAKES (HYDRAULIC)
Pedal free travel
1/16″ to 3/16″ (1,6 to 4,8 mm.)
(
Before the master cylinder piston starts to move
)
CLUTCH
Pedal free travel
½″ to 1″ (12,7 to 25,4 mm.)
LAMP BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Location
Voltage and Number
Candle Power
