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OWNER'S

MANUAL

Studebaker

President

Eight

131 and 121-inch

Wheelbase Models

THE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION OF AMERICA

sotJT1-I

BEND, INDIANA,

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Summary of Contents for President Eight

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Studebaker President Eight 131and 121 inch Wheelbase Models THE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION OF AMERICA sotJT1 I BEND INDIANA...

Page 2: ...of interest to every owner The third section starting on page 35 covers in detail a number of adjustment operations To the car owner who desires to take advantageof the facilitiesof a Studebaker Erski...

Page 3: ...t and we neitherassume nor authorize any other person to assumefor us any other liability in connectionwith the sale or use of our motor vehicles This warranty shall not applyto any motorvehiclewhich...

Page 4: ...For thirty days followingthe deliveryof a newcar to Pur chaser we will make free of charge inspections and adjust ments not necessitated by neglect or abuse Inspection includes examination and report...

Page 5: ...tly agreeingto it Our factorybranchesare locatedthroughoutthe country At each one of them is located a District ServiceManager whosedutiesare to keep in touch with the dealers in his terri tory advisi...

Page 6: ...f fan belt Adjustment of tappets Adjustment of carburetor Check engine to see if hitting properly Check ignition timing Check operation of oil filter Tighten cylinder head scre vs Checkengine oil pres...

Page 7: ...in using these controls not to race the engine when idle Great harm can be doneto an engine in this way particu larlyif it is newor cold Spark Lever A spark lever is located at the upper left hand sid...

Page 8: ...s the engine is started Failure to operate is a danger signal and the engine should be stopped immediately See page 20 on this subject If unable to remedyit refer the matter immediatelyto a Studebaker...

Page 9: ...n the lockface After unlockingthe car the word OFF appears in the slot and the ignitionmust be turned to ON by meansof the leveron the right hand side of the lock before the engine can be started The...

Page 10: ...ngageit press the release at the top of the lever and movethe lever forward as far as it will go Caremust to taken that this leveris in an extreme forward position when the car is being driven otherwi...

Page 11: ...ty beforerefillingthe tank Tires See that the tires are inflated to the correctpressure See page 29 Driving Suggestions Brakes Alwaysseethat the brakesare in first classcondition It is reckless drivin...

Page 12: ...rolbutton C clear out in startingthe enginebut do not leaveit out unnecessarilyafter the enginestarts Makesure that the intake manifoldheat controlbutton H is pulled out Changethe engineoil frequently...

Page 13: ...this would necessitatedriving out near the left hand side Keep to the extremeright whengoing over a hill and do not pass a car going in the samedirectionwhen near the top as this wouldput you directly...

Page 14: ...possibleto park in a small space with very little effort First drive up along side of and parallelwith the car ahead Then turn the wheelssharplyto the right Backup until the right front fenderof your...

Page 15: ...g the engine When the engine warms up push it clear in See if the oil pressuregauge is registering If not stop the engine and refer to explanationunder Engine Oil Pressure Gauge page 20 Cranking Engin...

Page 16: ...aight back hesitating momentarilyin neutralbeforepulling the lever into the high gear posi tion See Fig 3 Then engage the clutch gradually and accelerate the engine as re quired This gear is used in a...

Page 17: ...gethe clutch at the same time movingthe gear shift lever forward into the neutral position Engage the clutch Acceleratethe engine slightly Disengagethe clutch and immediatelypush the gear shift lever...

Page 18: ...GREASE NOTE PERIOD OF SIX WEEKS IS CONSIDEREDEQUALTO 2500MILES USE OF CAR IF CAR IS DRIVEN FURTHER THAN THIS IN SIX WEEKS TIME BE SURE TO LUBRICATE AT THE 2500MILE PERIOD OR OFTENER IFDESIRED 12 14 1...

Page 19: ...th engine oil 15 Right end of steering cross tube Grease gun fitting 16 Fan bearing Remove screw plug and fill hub with engine oil 17 Ignition distributor and shaft Oil wick and grease cup Put a few d...

Page 20: ...a lighter grade of winter lubri_ cant shouldbe used Universal Joints SpicerUniversal Joint Grease or equivalent Steering Gear SunocoSteering Gear Compound heavy in SUmmer and light in winter Standard...

Page 21: ...he carburetor dash contro l After starting give the enginetime to warm up somewhatbeforedriving Use a radiatorcoverduringthe winterto allowthe engineto warm up more rapidly and also to run at a higher...

Page 22: ...off Page 33 explainsthe operationsnecessaryfor this Although carbondepositsare to be expectedin any engine theymay be held to a minimumby carefullyobservingthe followingpoints Use nothing but the high...

Page 23: ...has the advantage of not evaporating sothat in a season srunning it is likely to prove less expensive than alcohol Be sure to use distilled glycerine and not the ordinary commercialgrade If it is des...

Page 24: ...he radiator and refillingit with clean hot water Add a half teacupful of Run the engine for five minutes Drain the radiator and flush it two or three times with cleanwater running the engine for a few...

Page 25: ...itch The starter switch requires no attention exceptto keep the terminals clean and tight and a few drops of oil on the operating linkage oc casionally Generator Little attention is required exceptto...

Page 26: ...To oil removethe threadedplug in the top of the housing and fill the chamberabove the wicking Also remove the motor cover screw at the bottom of the motor cover remove the cover and saturate the felt...

Page 27: ...the gravity is kept as near 1 280as possible A fully dischargedbattery will freezeat a little below freezing point When the car stands in an unheatedgaragein the winter do not fill the battery without...

Page 28: ...wal of Oil The transmission case should be thoroughly cleaned out twice a year Drain off all oil Remove the cap screwson the top of the transmissionassemblyand take off the gear shift base Thoroughly...

Page 29: ...axle in alignmentand the car can be drivenslowlyto the nearest garage To secure best riding qualities and prevent squeaks it is desirable to keep the springs lubricated with a good grade of graphite...

Page 30: ...effective range of 25 degrees Exact alignment between the gun and the fitting is unnecessary but approximatealignment is recom_ mended in order to avoid exceeding the limits To Fill Grease Gun Remove...

Page 31: ...ich they are capable If they are inflatedat too high pressurethey will ride just as hard as any other tire and if they are underflatedthey will be subjectto most of the usual evilsof under inflation I...

Page 32: ...car properlyand preserve the finishas muchas possible 11 Washingthe Car It will not be necessaryto wash the body if it has only a light coat of road dust on it This can be wipedoff with a dry soft clo...

Page 33: ...r spots with lubricatingoil or warm lard until dissolved Then wipe clean with a cotton flannelcloth Any grease or oil left on the body should be washed off with soapy water as outlined above Polishing...

Page 34: ...oard grasp the top bow with one hand and push the secondtop bow up and forwardwith the other hand The top will then fall into place and can be lockedto the windshieldposts with the set screws Side Cur...

Page 35: ...usual being careful to get all mud off the runninggear Gasoline Drain the gasolinetank Start the engineand run it until it stops This will drain the carburetor Removethe glass bowlfrom the fuel pump...

Page 36: ...e flames In no case should water ever be poured on a gasoline fire sincethe gasoline floating on the water will continue to burn and spread the flames Under ordinary circumstancesthere is very little...

Page 37: ...es with consequent pitting Grinding Valves First removethe cylinder head Then by using a valvespring com pressor the spring can be held compressed allowingthe retainer to be released The valve can the...

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