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Studebaker Technical Page Index




AIR CONDITIONING:


Air Conditioning for Studebaker cars:  Procedures, Parts and Materials needed for installing AC on the typical Studebaker.

Studebaker Air Conditioning Part 2:  After installing several different AC setups to various Studebakers, I believe this to be the "best" way to add AC to your V-8 equipped Studebaker. Many of the ideas apply to 6-cylinder Studebakers also.  Included in this feature, is adding a Delco "one-wire" alternator to your AC setup.


ELECTRICAL:

Studebaker 12 Volt Starter Identification


Studebaker 12 Volt Starter / Charging Wiring Schematic

Studebaker Dash Switch Repair:  This page shows a couple Studebaker dash switches taken apart, so backyard mechanics can see what you will be getting into. These      switches are not too difficult to repair. The most common ailments are age, burnt/corroded contacts, weak springs, or a warped insulator that prevents good contact.

Tachometer Wiring Diagram for GT Hawk ('62 - '64):  Wiring diagram for GT Hawks equipped with the standard tachometer, using the "rectangular" sending unit.

Studebaker Clock Repair, 1956-64 Hawk:  Procedures for repairing your factory clock. The procedure could be used for other Studebaker clocks since the design and    operation was similar. 

Stewart Warner Tachometer and Drive:  1955 Speedster and 1956-1961 C-K's Tachometer repair and wiring diagrams.


ENGINE:

Replacing Original Felt Timing Cover Seal with Modern Neoprene Seal



FUEL & CARBURETOR:

Studebaker Carburetors 1932-1966: 
Carburetor type and model numbers for Studebaker cars and trucks.

McCulloch VS-57 Superchargers 1957-1958:  Download (2) .pdf files that contain a 24 page factory brochure covering the McCulloch VS-57 Supercharger.

-  Installing Edelbrock 4bbl Carb on Studebaker AFB Intake Manifold:  (1962-64) Note:  While this article pertains to an original AFB manifold, you can modify a 2bbl or a WCFB manifold to work.  These converted manifolds are available and modifying a WCFB manifold is pretty easy too.

-  Carburetor Information Files:   Pending - Information on Studebaker carburetors used from 1936-66.  AFB selection and tuning information.  Carter AFB and Edelbrock (AFB Clone) tuning manuals.


GENERAL:  Part numbers and Interchange lists.

Studebaker Torque Specifications

SKF-Studebaker Bearing Interchange List:  Look up the Studebaker Part Number and the corresponding modern SKF/CR Bearing number will be provided.  These are mostly roller and ball bearings.

Studebaker Car and Truck Seal Interchange List:  Interchange list by Studebaker Part Number.

Studebaker Bearing and Seal Application Chart:  List of Studebaker Bearings by application.

-   Emergency brake cable replacement - Part 1   Ray-Lin Restorations 

-   Emergency brake cable replacement - Part 2   Ray-Lin Restorations 

-   Repairing the Heat Control Valve



PAINT and BODY:

Window Roller Repair: 
After about 4 cycles the clips pop off? 

1956-61 Hawk Fin Installation:  
How-to on fin installation. 

Molding Clips and Fasteners: 
Replacement molding clips and fasteners for most trim and side molding applications.

Repairing a Rusty 1962 Lark Front Fender:  Using a 1964-66 fender to repair a rusted '62 fender.

Door and Window Channel Assembly Procedures for '53-61 Coupe-bodies:  Installing weatherstrip, window regulator, vent window assembly, etc.

Typical Studebaker Windlace Removal

Typical Studebaker Windlace Installation


1953-61 Studebaker Coupe & Hawk Headliner Installation:  Photo gallery of installing windlace and headliner in a '55 Coupe.  Most headliners install same.

1954 Champion 4-Door:  Right side body work and paint procedures.

Paint Color Charts:  Studebaker color charts, 1949-64, not complete.

Seat Belts, Retractable:  Mounting modern retractable seat belts in your Studebaker.  Car shown is a GT Hawk.  Same procedures will work with most models.

Finishing Your New Paint Job:  Some thoughts on finishing off your new paint jub.  Watersanding & buffing, recommended materials with step by step instructions.

Studebaker Body Panel Assembly & Alignment:  How to assemble and align the body panels on most late model cars and trucks (1953-66).

Body Shop 101, Tools Page:  Tools that you'll need for doing the body work on your Stude.

-  Studebaker Paint Formulas:  This page will be the site of a collection of paint formula's for various year Studebakers. 


REAR AXEL:

Dana Models 27 and 44 Rear Axle Assembly: 
Assembling a Dana Model 27 or 44 Tapered Axel and setting the endplay.  This technical page was written in response to a fellow NG member from the Alt. Autos Studebaker Group.


SUSPENSION and STEERING:

Sway Bar for a 1960 Champ Truck:

How To Safely Remove the Front Spring:

Studebaker Steering Bellcrank, Center Pin Rebuilding:
  This is for pre '63 type center pins, usning needle bearings, not bushings.

1955 Studebaker Ross Steering Box, Rebuild:  I have rebuilt several Ross steering boxes over the last several years of working on Studes. They are not too difficult for one with average mechanical ability. There are a few special tools that are a big help but not absolutely necessary. The Ross box was used for many years and it's design changed very little from 1952-1962. This page will give you a good idea of what you would run into during this job.


TRANSMISSION:

-   Studebaker 3-Speed w/Overdrive, Schematic and Troubleshooting: 
1936-55 Cars and Trucks

-   Studebaker 3-Speed w/Overdrive Schematic and Troubleshooting:   1956-63 Cars and Trucks



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