,your #aieb ,,studebaker ,,champion ,,owner',s ,,guide #aieb ,,contents ,instruments and ,controls #e ,run-in ,period #ad ,operating the ,car #af ,lubrication #bg ,if ,you ,must ,change a ,tire #ce ,maintenance and ,care of the ,car #cg ,service and ,adjustments #dh ,technical ,reference ,data #ea ,seasonal ,services #ed ,wiring ,diagram #ee ,index #ef ,a word with you-- ,you no doubt have many reasons for your choice of this car4 ,all of them1 we are sure1 are good reasons4 ,accept our congratulations and thanks on your purchase of a fine motor car4 ,speaking of reasons1 we have three for printing this book4 ,first1 to tell you what you have in your car4 ,second1 to tell you how to operate it4 ,third1 to tell you what care it should receive to serve you best4 ,for more technical information as to how your car or any of its parts operates or how to make any of a multitude of adjustments or repairs1 we refer you to your ,studebaker dealer4 ,studebaker owners operate their cars with the assurance of a friendly1 nation-wide service organization4 ,dealers' men are constantly informed by us of the latest advances in technical procedures1 tools1 and equipment4 ,the ,general ,service ,department ,,the ,,studebaker ,,corporation ,illustration3 ,,dealer ,,service ,,policy ,,for ,studebaker ,owners ,,be ,,sure ,,to ,,read ,,your ,,dealer ,,service ,,policy ,with your new ,studebaker you received a ,dealer ,service ,policy from your ,studebaker dealer4 ,please read it carefully4 ,under its terms you1 as the owner of a new ,studebaker1 are entitled to receive from your dealer during the warranty period1 two thorough check-ups which are important to the efficient operation of your car4 ,these services will be performed gratis only by the dealer from whom you purchased the car and advance arrangements should be made with him if these services are to become due while you are touring or after a change of residence4 ,any ,studebaker dealer in the ,u4 ,s4 or ,canada is authorized to replace1 without charge for material or labor1 any parts found to be defective under the terms of the ,studebaker ,factory ,warranty4 ,always keep your ,dealer ,service ,policy with the car during the warranty period4 ,it will be necessary to present the ,policy in order to obtain the parts replacement privileges under the ,warranty from other than the ,studebaker dealer from whom you bought the car4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,gasoline ,,ammeter ,,directional ,,signal ,,indicator ,,odometer ,,directional ,,signal ,,indicator ,,oil ,,pressure ,,heat ,,indicator ,,hood ,,control ,,fog ,,light ,,control ,,overdrive ,,control ,,climatizer ,,and ,,defroster ,,control ,,parking ,,brake ,,control ,,handle ,,master ,,light ,,control ,,ignition ,,lock ,,and ,,switch ,,instruments ,,and ,,controls ,the driver of a new car should become familiar with the functions of the instruments and controls described below before operating the car4 ,standard equipment varies to some extent between different models4 ,the illustration above includes both standard and extra equipment4 ,ignition ,switch ,the ignition switch is operated by means of a key which1 when turned to the right1 supplies current to the ignition system and accessories4 ,turned to the left1 the key completes the electrical circuit to the gasoline gage1 radio1 and other accessories but not to the ignition4 ,the ignition key should always be removed when you leave the car4 ,starter ,switch ,the starter is controlled by a button on the toeboard located directly beneath the clutch pedal4 ,by completely depressing the clutch pedal1 the electrical circuit through the starter switch is completed4 ,do not operate starter when the engine is running4 ,ammeter ,when the engine is not running and any of the electrical circuits are in use1 the ammeter will register a discharge 7-74 ,with the engine running at a reasonable speed1 even though all electrical circuits are in use1 the ammeter will register a charge 77 until the battery is completely charged1 after which the needle should swing back and remain around the zero mark4 ,any abnormal fluctuation of the ammeter needle in either direction is a signal to the driver to have the electrical system checked and serviced by his authorized ,studebaker dealer4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,headlight ,,beam ,,control ,,clutch ,,brake ,,starter ,,button ,,accelerator ,,pedal ,heat ,indicator ,the temperature of the coolant in the engine cooling system is shown by the electric heat indicator which1 under normal conditions1 should register within the rectangular mark on the face of the gage4 ,in summer1 and on hot1 long drives this may normally be a little higher4 ,if the gage registers an abrupt or continuous rise to the 8,h0 mark1 stop the car immediately and investigate4 ,check the water level1 fan belt1 hose connections1 and look for water leaks4 ,continued use at this temperature will cause serious damage and unnecessary expense4 ,the gage registers only when the ignition key is turned either to the right or left4 ,check the water level frequently4 ,gasoline ,gage ,the gasoline gage registers when the ignition key is turned either to the right or left4 ,if you wish to know the quantity of fuel in the tank when the engine is not running1 turn the ignition key to the left4 ,it takes about #cj seconds for the gage to register after the ignition key is turned4 ,oil ,pressure ,gage ,the oil pressure gage indicates the working pressure of the oil as it circulates within the engine4 ,normally1 the gage will register between #bj and #dj pounds 7#a1d and #b1h kgs47 at #dj miles 7#fd km47 per hour4 ,this gage does not indicate the amount of oil in the crankcase4 ,if this gage should fluctuate rapidly or drop to zero1 ,,stop the car immediately and check the cause4 ,continued operation of the car under these conditions will probably cause serious damage4 ,locks and ,keys ,two sets of keys are furnished with the car4 ,one key operates the front door external locks and the ignition switch4 ,the other key operates locks on the package compartment door 7except ,champion ,custom7 and the luggage compartment lid4 ,to prevent unauthorized persons from purchasing a duplicate ignition key1 the key number does not appear on the key or on the face of the lock1 but is stamped on a small metal tag supplied with the keys4 ,the compartment key number is stamped on the key or on the lock housing4 ,both key numbers should be recorded on page #ae of this manual and elsewhere among the owner's permanent possessions1 after which the metal tag should be destroyed4 ,duplicate keys may be ordered by key number from the nearest authorized ,studebaker dealer4 ,if the key numbers are not known1 the order must be accompanied by the car serial number4 ,front door lock controls are designed so that either front door1 locked from the inside1 may be opened from the outside with the key4 ,this is an advantage in parking lots when close parking blocks one door4 ,if an inside front door handle is set to 8lock0 position with the door open and the door is then closed1 the lock releases2 ,studebaker front doors must be key-locked in such circumstances4 ,the key will always unlock either of the front doors from the outside no matter whether it has been locked from the inside with the door lock control or locked from the outside with the key4 ,the next three paragraphs explain the operation of the door locks4 #a4 ,front door inside handles1 when pushed up from the normal position to lock the door from the inside1 will spring back to the normal position although the lock will remain set4 #b4 ,the front doors are locked from the outside with the key4 ,turn the key to the stop clockwise on left front doors and counterclockwise on right front doors4 ,return the key to the vertical position to remove it from the lock4 ,to unlock the front doors follow the same procedure except turn the key to the stop in the opposite direction to that used to lock the door4 #c4 ,to lock either rear door of sedans1 simply move the inside door handle upward1 whether the door is open or closed4 ,the door will remain locked until the inside rear door handle is moved downward to the full open position4 ,hood ,lock ,the hood lock safeguards your battery1 carburetor1 and other under-the-hood equipment against theft and tampering as long as the car doors are locked4 ,the hood control 7marked 8,h07 is located on the driver's side of the car just below the lower end of the instrument panel4 ,to unlock the hood1 pull the control until the automatic hood lock is released4 ,to raise the hood1 release the safety latch as illustrated4 ,as a safety measure1 after raising the hood1 remove the end of the hood prop from its bracket and place it in the hole provided on the underside of the hood at the front4 ,care should always be taken in raising or lowering the hood4 ,never try to force the hood lock or safety latch4 ,this might affect adjustments which would result in an improperly operating part4 ,lower the hood firmly so that the automatic hood latch and the safety latch are fastened securely4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,hood ,,lock ,,hood ,,safety ,,latch ,,prop ,,rod ,,hood ,,lock ,,plate ,,hood ,,lock ,,control ,,wire ,light ,control ,switch ,a pull-and-turn type switch control is located on the driver's side of the lower instrument board to operate the headlights1 instrument lights1 map light1 tail lights1 and parking lights4 ,parking and ,tail ,lights ,pull light switch control to the first position for parking and tail lights4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,head ,,and ,,tail ,,lights ,,park ,,and ,,tail ,,lights ,,off ,,positions ,,of ,,light ,,control ,,map ,,light ,,turn ,m ,l ,i ,,pull ,,instrument ,,light ,,turn ,m ,l ,i ,,pull ,headlights and ,tail ,lights ,pull the light switch control as far out as possible 7second position7 to operate the headlights and tail lights4 ,headlight ,beam ,control ,switch ,the foot-operated switch to the left of the clutch pedal operates the headlight beam4 ,pressing down on the switch will change the headlights from country to traffic beam1 and vice versa as traffic conditions require4 ,when the country beam is in use the red tell-tale light in the speedometer face will be lighted4 ,use the traffic beam when approaching oncoming traffic and in city driving4 ,instrument and ,map ,lights ,the instruments are lighted with non-glare black light4 ,turn the control clockwise for instrument lights4 ,in ,deluxe and ,regal models a map light can be lighted by turning the control counterclockwise4 ,on these models1 this light will also operate whenever either of the front doors is open4 ,dome ,light ,the dome light in all models is operated by a switch just to the rear of the right front door4 ,on ,deluxe and ,regal models1 this light operates on #b-;door bodies when either front door is open and on #d-;door bodies when either rear door is open4 ,there is no dome light in convertible models4 ,license ,plate ,light ,the light for the rear license plate is located in the center of the luggage compartment handle4 ,the light operates whenever the headlights are turned on4 ,stop ,lights ,they light whenever the brake pedal is depressed1 making a distinct red light shine to warn following vehicles4 ,luggage ,compartment ,light ,this light goes on when tail lights are lighted and the luggage compartment lid is open4 ,the luggage compartment light is available at slight extra cost4 ,package ,compartment ,to open the package compartment door after unlocking1 turn the rotary knob to the right and open door4 ,an automatic package compartment light is available at extra cost4 ,ash ,receiver ,to remove the tray for cleaning1 push down on the retainer while pulling outward on the tray4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,front ,seat ,adjustment ,the front seat is easily adjusted forward or backward4 ,move the control lever forward at the driver's side of the seat 7as shown in the illustration above74 ,this unlocks the mechanism and permits the seat to be shifted to the desired position4 ,in addition to this quickly adjusted shift1 there are three basic positions in which the seat can be bolted by your authorized ,studebaker dealer to accommodate the leg length of the owner4 ,from any of these basic positions1 the front seat adjustment mechanism will give you the full adjustment range4 ,clutch ,pedal ,the clutch pedal disengages the clutch when depressed1 engages it when released4 ,the clutch pedal1 depressed to the floorboard1 also operates the starter button located directly under the pedal4 ,steering ,post ,gearshift ,the steering post gearshift is operated in the conventional manner1 and provides three forward speeds and one reverse speed4 ,luggage ,compartment ,lid and ,lock ,the luggage compartment lid is controlled by a lock and handle contained in the rear emblem incorporating the license plate light and rear license plate bracket4 ,the luggage compartment lock is operated with the same key which operates the package compartment lock4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned #a4 ,,unlock ,,with ,,key 7,custom ,models ,only7 #b4 ,,turn ,,lock ,,ring ,,to ,,release ,,unlock ,,with ,,key ,,press ,,up ,,on ,,release ,,pad ,to close1 lock and remove the key4 ,lower lid firmly to be sure it has latched4 ,the tight rubber weatherseals have a spring action which will tend to hold lid in a slightly raised position unless it is firmly closed4 ,brake ,controls ,braking pressure is applied to all four wheels in proportion to the amount of foot pressure applied to the brake pedal4 ,the parking brake lever operates independently of the hydraulic brake system1 applying brake pressure to the rear wheels only4 ,to set the parking brake1 depress brake pedal and pull back on parking brake handle4 ,to release the parking brake1 depress brake pedal1 pull back slightly on the handle1 press the release button with the thumb1 and let the handle move forward4 ,windshield ,wiper ,control ,the windshield wiper control knob1 located at the top center of the instrument board1 must be turned clockwise to operate the wiper blades4 ,windshield ,washer ,the ,studebaker ,,ac-#bjdg safety windshield washer is equipped with a control button mounted on the dash just above and to the left of the clutch pedal pad4 ,to operate1 exert a slight foot pressure on the button1 which will eject water to right and left ,windshields4 ,an antifreeze and wetting agent is available from your dealer for injection into the water supply jar4 ,windshield ,washers are available at extra cost4 ,seat ,cushion ,auxiliary ,springs ,to vary the front or rear seat cushion resiliency for the driver or passengers1 ,select-,o-,seat cushion springs are available as an accessory4 ,,run-,,in ,,period ,the ,first #ajjj ,miles 7#afji km47 ,it is desirable to limit driving speeds during the first #ajjj miles 7#afji km47 of operation in order that the closely fitted parts of the engine and chassis may have an opportunity to 8wear in0 smoothly4 ,for the first #ejj miles 7#hje km47 it is recommended that you do not drive your car at speeds in excess of #ej miles 7#hj1e km47 per hour4 ,for the second #ejj miles 7#hje km47 it is recommended that you do not drive your car at speeds in excess of #fj miles 7#if1f km47 per hour4 ,while it is always better to let your engine warm up at lower speeds1 you should1 by all means1 follow such a practice during the first #ajjj miles 7#afji km47 of operation4 ,further1 it is well to avoid continuous high speed driving during the first #ajjj miles 7#afji km47 even though the engine has been warmed up4 ,engine ,oil ,during ,run-,in ,the use of special run-in oils is not necessary4 ,use only engine oils produced by reputable oil companies4 ,during the run-in period it is important to change the oil shortly after the engine is put into operation4 ,therefore1 change oil at least by the end of the first #ajjj miles 7#afji km474 ,after #ajjj miles 7#afji km471 change oil regularly4 ,see page #cb4 ,it is a good practice to have the oil level checked whenever gasoline is purchased4 ,keep oil at the ,full mark4 ,do not overfill4 ,the viscosity of the oil to be used depends entirely upon prevailing temperatures4 ,see page #cc4 ,,location ,,of ,,vehicle ,,numbers ,serial ,number ,the serial number of your car is stamped on a plate attached to the left front door lock pillar post4 ,record it in the space provided4 ,engine ,number ,the engine number is stamped on a machined pad at the upper left front of the cylinder block4 ,record it in the space provided4 ,body ,number ,the body number is stamped on a plate attached to the dash under the hood4 ,record it in the space provided4 ,key ,numbers ,ignition and front doors3 ,this number is stamped on a metal tag furnished with the keys4 ,record it in the space provided4 ,package ,compartment and ,luggage ,compartment ,doors3 ,this number is stamped on the compartment key or on the lock housing4 ,record it in the space provided4 ,paint and ,trim ,when ordering paint materials be sure that the serial and body numbers above as well as the paint color name printed on the sticker attached to the underside of the package compartment accompany your order4 ,when trim materials are needed1 it is important that the serial and body numbers which you have recorded above be furnished4 ,,operating ,,the ,,car ,starting ,the ,engine ,before starting the engine be sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position4 ,depress the accelerator to the toeboard once only and then immediately release it4 ,this permits the automatic choke to come into full operation4 ,this operation is essential to easy starting4 ,turn the ignition key to the right4 ,then depress the clutch pedal to the toeboard to operate the starter4 ,if engine should not start after a few revolutions1 completely depress accelerator and1 holding it in this position1 operate starter4 ,starting a ,hot ,engine ,it is easier to start a hot engine if the accelerator is held approximately halfway to the floorboard until the engine starts4 ,release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts4 ,warming ,up the ,engine ,a gasoline engine performs best when it reaches an operating temperature of approximately #agj ,f4 7#gf1g ,c474 ,this is the normal range indicated by the rectangular mark on the face of the heat indicator4 ,in cold weather the engine temperature should be raised by allowing the engine to idle slowly before driving the car4 ,do not drive the car until oil pressure registers on the gage4 ,if it registers above #dj lbs4 7#b1h kgs471 drive slowly until pressure returns to normal1 or approximately #dj lbs4 7#b1h kgs474 ,after starting1 the high idle system may cause the engine to 8race04 ,if so1 depress and immediately release the accelerator4 ,push or ,tow ,starting ,should the battery fail to supply enough current to start the engine with the starter1 place the transmission in conventional high gear and either push or tow the car until the engine starts4 ,,od control 7on cars so equipped7 must be in ,out position4 ,be sure ignition is ,on and parking brake released4 ,shifting the ,gears ,to shift the gears in either the conventional or overdrive ratios with the steering post gearshift lever1 follow this procedure3 ,,to ,,set ,,car ,,into ,,motion #a4 ,start engine and with clutch pedal still depressed1 place gearshift lever in low 7first7 gear position4 #b4 ,release parking brake4 #c4 ,release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate4 ,,to ,,shift ,,from ,,low ,,to ,,second ,,gear #a4 ,at approximately #aj miles 7#af km47 per hour1 release accelerator and depress clutch pedal4 #b4 ,place gearshift lever in second 7intermediate7 gear position4 #c4 ,release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate4 ,,to ,,shift ,,into ,,high 7,,third7 ,,gear #a4 ,at approximately #ah miles 7#bi km47 per hour1 release accelerator and depress clutch pedal4 #b4 ,shift lever into high 7third7 gear position4 #c4 ,release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate4 ,without overdrive1 this is the highest or cruising gear ratio4 ,,to ,,shift ,,into ,,reverse ,,gear #a4 ,bring the car to a complete stop4 #b4 ,depress clutch pedal4 #c4 ,place lever in reverse gear position4 #d4 ,release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate4 ,shifting ,tips ,to avoid excessive wear on the clutch1 transmission1 and drive mechanism1 never try to jump gears 7that is1 do not shift from low to high1 or start out in second and avoid using low7 and never shift from any gear--even the neutral position--into reverse until the car's motion is stopped4 ,also1 never make a gear shift until the clutch pedal is depressed1 disengaging the clutch4 ,make it a habit to pause for an instant in neutral as the gearshift lever passes from one gear ratio to another4 ,transmission ,overdrive ,the automatic overdrive operates only when the control handle1 next to the hood control handle and marked ,,od1 is in its full forward position4 ,it engages automatically when the accelerator is released momentarily at or above the overdrive cut-in speed of #cj to #ce miles 7#ej to #ee km47 per hour4 ,if1 while in overdrive1 it is desired to gain more power for passing cars in traffic or on grades1 push the accelerator to the floorboard4 ,this cuts out the overdrive and it will remain inoperative until the accelerator is again released4 ,at that time the overdrive again engages automatically4 ,the overdrive control can be pulled out1 thereby locking the transmission in the conventional position4 ,this should be done for descending steep1 mountainous grades1 or when pushing or towing the car to start the engine4 ,the circumstances under which this change can be made safely are as follows3 #a4 ,to change the transmission from overdrive to the locked-in conventional position while the car is standing still1 merely pull out the ,,od control4 #b4 ,to change the transmission from overdrive to the locked-in conventional position when driving below the overdrive cut-in speed of approximately #cj-ce m4p4h4 7#ej-ee km47 accelerate the engine and at the same time pull out the ,,od control4 #c4 ,to change the transmission from overdrive to the locked-in conventional position when driving in overdrive1 completely depress the accelerator past the wide-open throttle position and as soon as the transmission is in conventional1 pull out the ,,od control4 ,if the ,,od control is in the locked-in conventional position 7pulled out7 it can be placed in the overdrive position while the car is standing still4 ,to make this change when the car is moving at any forward speed1 accelerate slightly and push the control fully forward4 ,overdrive is available at extra cost4 ,automatic ,hill ,holder ,the automatic ,hill ,holder retains the same degree of braking effort on an upgrade as that applied by the driver in stopping as long as the clutch pedal is depressed4 ,the ,hill ,holder does not operate on level or descending surfaces4 ,however1 the clutch must be depressed before releasing the brake pedal4 ,this permits the right foot to be removed from the brake pedal to operate the accelerator when ready to resume forward motion4 ,releasing the clutch pedal releases the action of the ,hill ,holder4 ,to use the ,hill ,holder when stopping on an upgrade1 depress the clutch pedal and then apply foot brakes4 ,the right foot may now be removed from the brake pedal4 ,to release ,hill ,holder action1 release the clutch pedal4 ,hill ,holder is special equipment for the ,champion available at extra cost4 ,studebaker ,climatizer and ,defroster ,the ,studebaker ,climatizer is a fresh air heating and ventilating system4 ,fresh air passes through an air duct and then through the ,climatizer heater core4 ,the warmed air is discharged forward and rearward from below the front seat and spreads uniformly through the car interior4 ,the ,climatizer heat output is thermostatically controlled so that you may select the degree of heating desired and be assured of its remaining constant until you reset the control4 ,pushing or pulling the control regulates a thermostat which in turn controls the flow of water through the heater coils4 ,the further outward you pull the control1 the warmer will be the hot air output of the ,climatizer4 ,when the engine cooling water is cold and the control is in the closed position1 the thermostat permits a full flow of water into the heat core until the temperature at the thermostat unit 7just above the accelerator pedal7 reaches approximately #gj ,f4 7#ba ,c474 ,as the water gets warmer1 the thermostat will maintain that temperature4 ,if you desire more heat in the car1 pull the ,climatizer control4 ,after using the ,climatizer a few times you will find the position of the control that gives you the heat in the car which best suits your comfort4 ,further regulation of the control will be unnecessary4 ,if you wish to obtain maximum heat flow in extremely cold weather1 pull the handle to its full 8out0 position4 ,this will lock the valve open until you push the handle forward4 ,climatizer ,operation ,the entire range of ,climatizer and defroster operation is controlled through the use of the ,climatizer and vent controls4 ,the ,climatizer control operates thermostat when pulled or pushed1 operates blowers when turned4 ,the vent control opens and closes the right outside cowl ventilator4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,high ,,heat ,,regulation ,,off ,,positions ,,of ,,climatizer ,,control #a4 ,defroster ,high #b4 ,defroster ,low #a4 ,climatizer ,motor #b4 ,climatizer ,motor ,plus ,defroster ,motor #a4 ,to open the outside right cowl ventilator1 move the control lever 7directly beneath the package compartment7 to the left4 ,this is the position of the ventilator whenever you operate the ,climatizer or want to draw fresh outside air into the car through the ,climatizer system4 ,to close the ventilator1 move the control lever to the right4 ,when using ,climatizer1 be sure the inner ventilator door is closed4 #b4 ,pull ,climatizer control handle outward to the position which gives the temperature desired by the car occupants4 ,the further outward the control is pulled1 the warmer the air will become4 #c4 ,turn the ,climatizer control handle clockwise to the first position to operate the ,climatizer blower4 ,turning the control to the second position clockwise will continue the ,climatizer blower operation and will also add the operation of the defroster blower4 ,air forced through the ,climatizer system at car speeds above #be m4p4h4 makes use of the ,climatizer blower unnecessary when traveling steadily at or above such speeds4 #d4 ,slight opening of one or more ventilators or windows permits some measure of directional control over circulation since warm air flow will be increased towards such openings4 ,for uniform temperature and defrosting efficiency throughout the entire car1 however1 it is generally recommended that windows and vents be fully closed4 ,,note4--,if upon entering a cold car1 the accumulation of moisture on windshield and windows appears excessive1 open the ventilator windows for rapid circulation until the moisture begins to clear4 ,defroster ,operation ,turn the ,climatizer control counterclockwise to the first position for maximum hot air flow through the defroster ducts2 turn control to the second position to reduce the defroster air flow4 ,climatizer and defroster are special equipment available at extra cost4 ,operation of the ,convertible ,top ,the mechanically operated top of the ,studebaker convertible models is raised and lowered by an electric motor and prelubricated driving arms and gears4 ,the mechanism is controlled by a lever located at the left of the two control handles at the lower edge of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car4 ,moving the lever to the left raises the top1 and to the right1 lowers it4 ,when the lever is released from either of these positions1 it automatically returns to the central position1 stopping the electric motor4 ,always let the motor operate the top--never try to force the top up or down by hand4 ,top ,operation ,motor ,circuit ,breaker ,the electric motor is guarded against short circuit and overload by a #cj-;ampere circuit breaker4 ,should a short circuit or overload occur in the top operating system1 the circuit breaker will automatically interrupt the circuit and will continue to interrupt it until the cause is eliminated4 ,if the circuit breaker interrupts the current flow for any reason1 see your ,studebaker dealer4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,snap ,,lock ,,locking ,,handle ,,to ,,release ,,to ,,lock ,,to ,,lower ,,the ,,top--,,stop ,,the ,,car #a4 ,unsnap the fasteners on both sides of the top cover at the points indicated in the illustration below4 ,snap the top cover boot in place on the rear of the seat back4 ,remove any packages or other material from the top well behind the seat4 #b4 ,pull both sun visors down and release the snap lock at the left of the locking handle on the header4 ,turn the top locking handle at the center of the header fully to the left 7counterclockwise74 ,lift the top free of the pilots4 #c4 ,move the control switch lever to the right and hold it in this position until the top rests on the rear deck of the car2 then release the lever4 #d4 ,cover the top with the boot and snap all boot fasteners in place4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,snap ,,fasteners ,,to ,,raise ,,the ,,top--,,stop ,,the ,,car #a4 ,unsnap the boot fasteners along the rear deck and side panels4 ,uncover the top and let the boot hang over the rear seat back4 #b4 ,after pulling down both sun visors1 move the top operating lever to the left and hold it in this position until the top header is approximately one foot above the windshield pilots2 then release the lever4 #c4 ,grasp the top locking handle firmly with the right hand and guide the top down over the windshield pilots while the left hand holds the top operating lever at its 8,raise0 position4 ,when the header rests on the windshield1 release the control lever4 ,lock the snap lock at the left of the locking handle on the header4 ,lock the top securely to the windshield by turning the top locking handle clockwise two or three complete turns4 ,test the lock by attempting to lift the top free of the pilots4 #d4 ,snap the fasteners in place along the top side rails and side panels on both sides of the top4 ,there are #f of these fasteners on each side4 ,let the boot fold down into the top compartment or unsnap the boot from the rear seat back and place it in the boot bag provided4 ,,notice ,the radiator of this car may be equipped with a pressure-type cap4 ,if it is so equipped1 remove the cap by turning it slowly half-way to the open position and pausing to permit relief of any vapor or steam pressure present4 ,then complete turning of cap to the stop and remove it4 ,,lubrication ,periodic ,inspections ,it is good for reasons of economy and to forestall unexpected need of service to have your car inspected once a month or at #ajjj mile 7#afji km47 lubrication periods4 ,an ideal time to have many of the parts or units inspected is while the car is on the lubrication hoist in the raised position4 ,lubrication ,operations ,proper lubrication is good assurance that your car will continue to perform with increasing satisfaction4 ,only high quality lubricants should be used on your car4 ,your ,studebaker dealer knows every lubrication requirement for your car4 ,take it to him for periodic lubrication4 ,the recommendations given in the following paragraphs are1 in many ways1 the most important in the entire booklet4 ,if a lubrication service must1 of necessity1 be performed by a non-,studebaker serviceman1 be sure he understands the requirements mentioned in this section and on the charts on pages #bh1 #bi1 and #cj4 ,universal ,joints ,lubricate with light weight chassis lubricant at #ajjj mile 7#afji km47 intervals4 ,only a low pressure 7hand7 gun should be used to lubricate these bearings4 ,transmission ,lubricant ,the transmission should be filled to the level of the filler plug hole with ,s4,a4,e4 #ij mineral oil gear lubricant or ,s4,a4,e4 #dj engine oil1 both summer and winter4 ,on cars equipped with overdrive transmission1 fill slowly1 using the fill hole of the main case4 ,for transmission capacities1 see table on page #ec4 7,continued on page #ca7 ,illustration3 uncaptioned #a1jjj ,miles 7#a4fji km47 #e1jjj ,miles 7#h4jdf km47 #aj1jjj ,miles 7#af4jij km47 ,,upper and ,,lower ,,control ,,arm ,,bushings--#d ,fittings each ,arm--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,front ,,wheel ,,bearings--,wheel ,bearing ,lubricant4 ,,steering ,,knuckle--#a ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,steering ,,bell ,,crank ,,shaft--#a ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,transmission--,conventional and ,overdrive4 ,,check ,,level ,,drain and ,,flush ,,lubricant--,high ,grade ,mineral ,oil ,gear ,lubricant 7,regular ,type ,gear ,lubricant7 of ,,sae ,no4 #ij ,viscosity or ,,sae ,no4 #dj ,engine ,oil for ,both ,summer and ,winter4 ,gear ,lubricants ,containing ,any ,extreme ,pressure ,ingredients1 such as ,lead1 ,sulphur1 ,chlorine ,compounds ,must ,not ,be ,used4 ,,automatic ,,drive ,,check ,,level ,drain and ,refill at #ae4jjj miles ,use #aj,w premium type engine oil 7,,sae #aj-aj,w premium type is also satisfactory74 ,see ,text1 ,preliminary ,shop ,manual covering ,automatic ,transmissions4 ,,universal ,,joints--#c ,fittings--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,rear ,,axle-- ,,check ,,level ,,drain and ,,flush ,,lubricant--,use ,studebaker ,hypoid ,lubricant or any ,,sae ,no4 #ij ,hypoid ,lubricant 7,multi-,purpose ,gear ,lubricant7 ,manufactured by a ,reputable ,oil ,company4 ,do ,not at ,any ,time ,mix ,various ,brands of ,hypoid ,lubricants4 ,,rear ,,axle ,,shaft ,,bearing--,wheel ,bearing ,lubricant4 ,,upper and ,,lower ,,control ,,arm ,,bushings--#d ,fittings each ,arm--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,front ,,wheel ,,bearings--,wheel ,bearing ,lubricant4 ,,steering ,,knuckle--#a ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,tie ,,rod ,,ball ,,joints--#d ,fittings--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,steering ,,reach ,,rod--#b ,fittings--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,clutch ,,operating ,,shaft ,,bracket ,,bearing--,engine ,oil4 ,,clutch ,,and ,,brake ,,pedals--#a ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,clutch ,,pedal ,,linkage--#b ,clevis ,pins--,engine ,oil4 ,,clutch ,,release ,,shaft--#a ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,hill ,,holder ,,linkage--,spray--,engine ,oil4 ,,gearshift ,,rods--,engine ,oil4 ,,parking ,,brake ,,linkage--,spray--,engine ,oil4 ,,propeller ,,shaft ,,splines--#a ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,rear ,,axle ,,shaft ,,bearing--,wheel ,bearing ,lubricant4 ,,generator--#b ,oilers--,,sae ,no4 #bj ,engine ,oil4 ,,oil ,,filler ,,tube ,,cap--,service ,every #a1jjj ,miles or ,daily if ,dust ,conditions are ,severe4 ,wash the ,element in ,kerosene and allow to ,dry ,thoroughly4 ,apply ,light ,engine ,oil to ,element4 ,,distributor--,,sae ,no4 #bj ,engine ,oil--#c to #e ,drops on ,felt ,under ,rotor and in ,oil ,cup at ,side4 ,small ,amount of ,petroleum ,jelly on ,cam4 ,,steering ,,gear#a ,ross--,special lubricant as approved by ,ross ,gear and ,tool ,company of ,lafayette1 ,indiana ,saginaw--,multi-,purpose ,,sae #ij gear lubricant ,,gearshift ,,control ,,case 7,conventional and ,overdrive ,only7--,one ,fitting--,chassis ,lubricant4 ,,oil ,,filter--,under ,normal ,conditions1 the ,oil ,filter ,cartridge ,should be ,replaced after ,five to ,six ,thousand ,miles of ,operation4 ,where ,severe ,dust and ,dirt ,conditions ,prevail1 ,it will be ,necessary to ,replace the ,oil ,filter ,cartridge at ,correspondingly ,lower ,mileages4 ,,carburetor ,,air ,,cleaner--,service ,every #a1jjj ,miles ,where ,dust ,conditions ,prevail4 ,it ,may be ,necessary to ,services the ,unit ,daily2 or ,more ,often ,under ,severe ,dust ,conditions4 ,to ,service the 8,oil ,bath0 ,type1 ,remove ,cleaner4 ,wash ,filter ,element in ,kerosene and ,drain ,thoroughly4 ,clean ,oil ,reservoir and ,refill to ,indicated ,level4 ,use ,,sae #cj ,engine ,oil for above #cb ,f4 and ,,sae #bj ,engine ,oil for below #cb ,f4 ,do ,not ,use an ,oil ,lighter than ,,sae #bj4 ,to ,service the 8,oil ,coated ,filter0 ,type1 ,remove the ,filter ,element4 ,wash in ,kerosene and ,shake ,out ,until ,dry4 ,reoil the ,element ,thoroughly ,with ,fresh ,clean ,oil4 ,allow the ,excess ,oil to ,drain ,off1 and ,reinstall ,element4 ,,engine ,,oil ,,level ,,gage--,check ,oil ,level ,add or ,change ,oil as ,required4 ,crankcase capacity--#e ,u4,s4 ,quarts4 ,lowest ,temp ,anticipated ,oil ,viscosity #cb ,f4 ,,sae #cj #aj ,f4 ,,sae #bj -#aj ,f4 ,,sae #aj-aj,w or #aj,w #a1jjj ,miles 7#a4fji km47 #e1jjj ,miles 7#h4jdf km47 #aj1jjj ,miles 7#af4jij km47 #a,the make of steering gear can be identified by location of filler hole plug4 ,on ,ross1 it is at upper end of housing4 ,on ,saginaw1 it is on a base near center of housing4 ,illustration3 ,,champion ,the ,lubrication ,points ,established ,are ,for ,average ,use and ,should ,be ,changed to ,suit ,individual ,operating ,conditions 7,continued from page #bg7 ,rear ,axle ,lubricant ,use ,studebaker hypoid lubricant or any ,s4,a4,e4 #ij hypoid lubricant 7multi-purpose type gear lubricant7 for summer and winter4 ,do not mix various brands of hypoid lubricants4 ,use light engine oil for flushing4 ,do not use kerosene4 ,crankcase ,oil ,level ,the oil in the crankcase is checked by withdrawing the oil level gage on the left side of the engine4 ,the oil filler pipe cap contains a filtering element to clean the air of any impurities before it enters the crankcase4 ,this filter is easily cleaned by removing the cap and immersing it in kerosene4 ,allow filter cap to dry thoroughly4 ,then dip cap in a good grade of engine oil so that filtering element is thoroughly oil coated4 ,drain off excess oil and replace cap4 ,it's a good idea to have the oil level checked when purchasing gasoline4 ,never allow oil level shown on oil level gage to fall below the ,,add ,,oil mark4 ,,do ,,not ,,overfill4 ,engine ,oil ,filter ,the ,fram oil filter 7on cars so equipped7 assists in removing dirt and foreign matter from the oil and is provided with a replaceable filter element4 ,under normal conditions the ,fram ,filter cartridge should be replaced after approximately every #ejjj miles 7#hjdf km47 of operation4 ,severe dust conditions may warrant replacing the cartridge at correspondingly lower mileages4 ,when it is necessary to replace the cartridge1 care should be taken to see that a new cover gasket is installed and that the cover is securely tightened4 ,the cover should also be checked occasionally to make sure that it remains tight4 ,engine ,oil ,renewal ,engine oil should be changed at least by the end of the first #ajjj miles 7#afji km474 ,after this period the oil should be changed regularly1 the frequency depending on the condition of the oil as affected by operating and atmospheric conditions4 ,under average driving conditions oil should be changed at #bejj to #cjjj mile 7#djbc to #dhbh km47 intervals4 ,engine ,oil ,viscosity 8,engine oil viscosity0 is a term which indicates1 broadly1 the 8body0 of the oil to be used in your engine1 although other scientific considerations enter into assigning viscosity numbers to oil4 ,illustration3 ,change oil filter element every #ejjj miles6 ,check oil level whenever you buy gasoline6 ,generally speaking1 you use a thin oil in winter because it flows more freely in cold temperatures than a thick oil4 ,since1 as stated above1 the oil in your car's crankcase1 if of good quality1 will be useful for many hundreds of miles1 it is impractical to change oil more often than necessary4 ,therefore1 we list below the viscosities of engine oil recommended for your car at lowest prevailing temperature generally expected in your locality during the various seasons of the year4 ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,,lowest ,,temperature ,,anticipated ,,oil ,,recommendation #cb ,f4 7#j ,c47 ,s4,a4,e4 #cj #aj ,f4 7-#ab4b ,c47 ,s4,a4,e4 #bj -#aj ,f4 7-#bc4c ,c47 ,s4,a4,e4 #aj,w#b ,below -#aj ,f4 7-#bc4c ,c47 ,s4,a4,e4 #e,w#c #b,oil in cans marked #aj,w or ,s4,a4,e4 #aj-aj,w is satisfactory for use where ,s4,a4,e4 #aj,w is recommended4 #c,the engine should not be operated at sustained high speeds when using ,s4,a4,e4 #e,w engine oil4 ,most of the higher priced motor oils sold today contain chemical detergents which hold extremely small particles of carbon or other foreign matter in suspension4 ,many of the particles are so small that they flow through the oil filters with the oil and remain in suspension4 ,for this reason1 oil which is perfectly good for lubrication purposes may be discolored when seen on the oil level gage4 ,with such oils the need for an oil change should be governed by the mileage the oil has been used and the dust conditions prevalent during that mileage4 ,as long as the oil retains a 8slick0 quality and good body1 it is generally satisfactory4 ,illustration3 ,raise or lower car with jack outside bumper bar4 ,,up ,,position ,,down ,,position ,illustration3 ,remove wheel cover 444 retaining nuts 444 and wheel4 ,,vertical ,,bumper ,,bar ,illustration3 ,replace spare and tools snugly in proper spaces4 ,,jack ,,shaft ,,holder ,,jack ,,shaft ,,retainer ,,nut ,,retainer ,,jack ,,mechanism ,,jack ,,handle ,,and ,,wheel ,,lug ,,wrench ,,jack ,,base ,if you must change a tire 444 #a4 ,before using jack1 set parking brake by depressing brake pedal and pull outward on parking brake handle4 ,on steep grades1 it may be advisable to block the front or rear wheels as an extra precaution against rolling4 #b4 ,open luggage compartment and unscrew single lug nut to free spare wheel and tire4 ,remove jack base1 jack handle1 spare wheel and tire1 and bumper jack4 #c4 ,place jack base so that jack lip will contact underside of bumper at outer edge of the vertical bumper bar on the flat tire side of the car4 ,also place base so that it will be about one inch inward from the outer edge of the bumper4 #d4 ,put the jack mechanism lever in the ,,up position4 ,place lip of jack in contact with the underside of the bumper against the outer edge of the vertical bumper bar4 #e4 ,use chisel end of jack handle to remove hub cover4 ,then place chisel end of the jack in the jack mechanism and jack up the car4 ,note--,if tire to be changed is on a front wheel1 jack up only a few notches to be sure jack is secure1 then start wheel lug nuts loose before continuing the jacking up process4 ,on rear wheels1 the parking brake will hold the wheel so that the nuts can be loosened after the car has been jacked up4 #f4 ,on wheels on the left side of the car1 the wheel lug nuts are left-hand threaded4 ,to remove them1 use the hexagonal wrench end of the jack handle and turn the nuts clockwise4 ,on wheels on the right side of the car1 the nuts are removed by turning them counterclockwise4 ,nuts are installed by turning them in the direction opposite to that used in removing them4 #g4 ,raise car with jack until wheel is free of the road and can revolve freely4 ,this is important to be sure you have enough clearance to install spare4 ,remove flat tire and wheel and place spare wheel and tire over studs4 ,install lug nuts and tighten uniformly and firmly4 #h4 ,lower jack by first placing jack mechanism lever in its ,,down position and work the jack with the handle in the same manner as when raising car4 #i4 ,replace tools and spare in this order3 ,jack shaft and mechanism go into the holder provided at the right of the spare wheel well4 ,jack mechanism must fit snug against bulge of tire to prevent rattling4 ,next install the spare wheel and tire1 being sure the hinged bolt comes through the wheel hub hole4 ,place retainer plate over bolt and screw on the retainer nut4 ,wedge jack handle and jack base between tire and well4 ,put luggage compartment lid handle in closed position1 lock handle and remove key1 and close lid4 ,,maintenance ,,and ,,care ,,of ,,car ,storage ,battery ,the storage battery is located under the hood on the left side4 ,the carrier clamp bolt wing nuts should be kept finger tight but not so tight as to crack the battery case4 ,illustration3 ,place cap on safety-vent forming air lock in breather-chamber ,illustration3 ,fill well with distilled water4 ,air lock prevents solution rising above bottom of well4 ,illustration3 ,remove cap from safety-vent and solution drops to correct level4 ,replace cap in filter hole4 ,have the following three items checked frequently3 #a4 ,water level--maintain at the proper height with distilled water4 #b4 ,the specific gravity of the battery solution4 #c4 ,battery connections--should be clean and tight4 ,charging ,precautions ,it is advisable to observe the following precautions when charging a battery at home or elsewhere4 ,during the charging and for a short time immediately thereafter1 the chemical reaction in the battery gives off hydrogen gas in sufficient quantities as to be explosive4 ,when working near a battery being charged1 or just after it has been charged1 it is important that no flame or spark have an opportunity to ignite the hydrogen gas4 ,to prevent possibility of a static electricity spark's causing such an explosion with the battery in the car1 it is well to ground the car electrically by means of a metal bar or chain running from the car's frame or bumper to the ground4 ,when the charging or recently charged battery is out of the car1 it should be placed where it will not be exposed to flame1 spark1 or static electricity4 ,minimize ,oil ,dilution and ,sludge ,the crankcase is provided with a cross ventilation system to reduce harmful dilution of the engine oil by water and fuel4 ,crankcase dilution is aggravated by low speed driving with frequent stops and starts because the engine does not warm up to the normal operating temperature4 ,the driver can materially assist in preventing this condition by observing the following suggestions3 #a4 ,after starting1 give the engine time to warm up before driving4 #b4 ,keep the engine in good mechanical condition4 ,see that the compression is good and that the ignition and carburetion systems are kept in peak condition4 #c4 ,clean the crankcase at least once a year1 preferably when winter oil is changed for summer weight oil4 #d4 ,use the proper grade of a reputable engine oil4 #e4 ,use a good grade of fresh gasoline4 #f4 ,check thermostat operation4 ,operating an engine at subnormal temperatures causes a much more rapid dilution of the crankcase oil than is experienced at normal temperatures4 ,rust and ,corrosion ,inhibitor ,because of the chemical reaction between metal and the lime or other minerals in water1 one ,u4 ,s4 pint 74#hcc ,imperial pt41 #j4dg liters7 of an approved inhibitor such as ,studebaker ,cooling ,system ,rust ,inhibitor or ,resistor should be added to the cooling system of every new car and replenished as needed throughout the life of the car4 ,this will help protect the entire cooling system 7radiator1 cylinder block1 cylinder head1 and water pump7 from any chemical corrosions1 rust1 or calcification within the radiator core which may restrict the passages4 ,this does not1 however1 dispense with the need of flushing the cooling system seasonally1 spring and fall4 ,following each draining a pint of the inhibitor should be used unless it is included in the new coolant4 ,many anti-freeze compounds do contain a rust inhibitor4 ,ask your dealer whether the anti-freeze you use during the winter is of this kind4 ,if so1 it will not be necessary to install a rust inhibitor in the cooling system while such an anti-freeze is in use4 ,,caution ,carbon ,monoxide is a lethal gas1 odorless1 tasteless1 and colorless1 found in the exhaust fumes of all engines4 ,never start the engine in a closed garage4 ,always open garage doors wide before starting the engine and keep the doors open as long as the engine is operating4 ,gasoline ,economy ,the kind of gasoline you use in your new ,studebaker is an important factor in performance1 economy1 and service4 ,it is important to purchase your gasoline from a dealer selling the product of a reputable refinery in sufficient volume to assure fresh1 clean gasoline which hasn't accumulated moisture1 dirt and tank settlings from lying dormant for relatively long periods4 ,speed ,drive at a moderate and constant speed4 ,idling ,shut off the engine while parked1 even for a few minutes1 such as waiting for long freight trains at railroad crossings4 ,idling1 except to warm up a cold engine1 is sheer waste4 ,stopping ,come to a gradual stop whenever possible4 ,this saves fuel1 brake lining1 and tires4 ,accelerating ,if peak economy is to be obtained1 acceleration must be gradual4 ,rapid acceleration wastes gasoline4 ,tires ,keep your tires properly inflated4 ,lubrication ,keep both the engine and chassis well lubricated at all times4 ,this reduces friction to a minimum4 ,mechanical ,condition ,periodic 8tuning0 of the engine by your ,studebaker dealer's service department will insure maximum mechanical efficiency necessary to good gasoline mileage4 ,tire ,inflation and ,care ,inflate and check tires to recommended pressures given on page #ec with the tires cold 7at atmospheric temperatures71 and not after a long run4 ,if your tires are checked immediately after a long run1 do not permit the attendant to reduce the pressures by letting out air4 ,wait until the tires have had a chance to cool before checking pressures4 ,you can ensure more even wear of all tires by having your ,studebaker dealer criss-cross them according to the latest factory recommendations at approximately #djjj mile 7#fdcg km47 intervals4 ,have tires and wheels checked for need of balance after each criss-crossing4 ,ignition ,timing ,for economy of fuel consumption and noiseless combustion relative to the type of gasoline used1 the ignition timing may be advanced or retarded4 ,such an adjustment should be made by your ,studebaker dealer4 ,carburetor ,air ,cleaner ,two types of air cleaner are available for ,studebaker cars4 ,one is the 8oil wetted0 type for cars operated a greater part of the time over pavement and roads which are comparatively free from dust4 ,the other is known as the 8oil bath0 type and is available at extra cost for cars operated where dust conditions are severe4 ,dust particles1 although microscopically small1 are highly abrasive and tend to score and cut the smooth glasslike surfaces of working parts--increasing the rate of wear4 ,the proper type of air cleaner installed on your car1 properly maintained and serviced1 will increase the life of the engine1 and aid in maintaining its normal efficiency4 ,illustration3 ,,oil ,,wetted ,,air ,,cleaner ,,wing ,,nut ,,filter ,,element ,because local conditions alone determine the frequency of air cleaner service1 it will be necessary to ask your dealer how often this should be performed4 ,,to ,,service ,,the ,,oil ,,wetted ,,air ,,cleaner #a4 ,remove the filter element1 clean with kerosene1 and shake out until dry4 #b4 ,when thoroughly dry submerge in a good grade of engine oil and allow excess oil to drain before reinstalling the element in the cleaner4 #c4 ,replace filter element and wipe off all excess oil4 ,,to ,,service ,,the ,,oil ,,bath ,,air ,,cleaner #a4 ,remove the filter element1 clean in kerosene1 and allow to dry thoroughly4 #b4 ,clean the oil reservoir4 #c4 ,pour one pint of new engine oil into the reservoir4 ,s4,a4,e4 #ej for above #cb ,f4 7#j ,c47 ,s4,a4,e4 #bj for below #cb ,f4 7#j ,c47 is recommended for this purpose4 ,do not use an oil lighter than ,s4,a4,e4 #bj in the cleaner at any time4 #d4 ,reassemble element and filter unit and install on car4 ,illustration3 ,,oil ,,bath ,,air ,,cleaner ,,wing ,,nut ,,cover ,,and ,,filter ,,assembly ,,oil ,,level ,,reservoir ,draining ,the ,cooling ,system ,to drain the cooling system1 drain the radiator1 block1 and1 if car is so equipped1 ,climatizer and defroster4 ,illustration3 ,,all ,,five ,,of ,,these ,,outlets ,,must ,,be ,,opened ,,when ,,draining ,,the ,,cooling ,,system4 ,remove one defroster hose under the hood4 ,cyl4 ,block water drain4 ,radiator drain4 ,remove both hoses from ,climatizer heater core4 ,anti-,freeze ,solutions ,either the alcohol-base or ethylene-glycol base anti-freeze is recommended for use in your ,studebaker4 ,be sure the brand you select contains a rust inhibitor4 ,do not use an anti-freeze preparation which contains salt1 sugar1 calcium chloride1 soda1 or petroleum base compounds4 ,reputable anti-freeze companies supply their dealers with charts showing the amount of anti-freeze to use for protection to various anticipated temperatures1 depending upon cooling system capacity given on page #ec4 ,care of ,car ,finish ,the high luster1 hard-baked enamel finish of your new ,studebaker is best retained by an application of approved ,studebaker ,cleaner and ,polish or ,cleaner and ,wax after each washing4 ,the enamel1 however1 should not be subjected to an application of wax of any kind during the first #fj days so that sufficient time may be provided for the finish to become fully hardened4 ,approved ,studebaker appearance maintenance materials are available from your ,studebaker dealer4 ,these are recommended to remove the accumulation of road scum and dullness resulting from weather or road conditions and to restore the luster of the enamel finish4 ,do not become alarmed when polishing or waxing if a slight amount of color appears on the cloth4 ,this is a natural condition4 ,alcohol1 anti-freeze mixtures containing alcohol1 and calcium chloride or other chemical mixtures used to melt snow and ice or to settle dust should be flushed with water as soon as possible in order to avoid damage to the enamel finish and chromium parts4 ,washing the ,car ,when washing the car1 first saturate all foreign substances on the finish with cold water4 ,then use a clean sponge and running water for the removal of dirt4 ,dry the body with a clean1 damp chamois skin1 using a straight horizontal or vertical motion1 rather than a circular motion4 ,it is important that a different sponge and chamois skin be used on the body from that used on the chassis4 ,chromium and nickel plated finishes are of a perishable nature and will deteriorate if not properly cared for4 ,these parts should be kept clean and free from dirt and foreign matter4 ,to clean chromium plated parts1 use clear water and a clean cloth4 ,to protect the finish after the parts are cleaned1 apply a coating of paste-type body wax4 ,for further details on chrome plated parts1 see the card placed in the package compartment4 ,care of ,cloth ,upholstery ,clean upholstery means not only a better looking automobile but gives longer wear and affords greater comfort and enjoyment4 ,the use of a vacuum cleaner and a thorough brushing of the upholstery and headlining 7with the nap or pile7 will usually brighten the interior noticeably4 ,remove the cushions from the car and brush to remove foreign particles from the fabric4 ,studebaker ,fabric ,cleaner 7available through ,studebaker dealers7 is effective in removing all types of stains and does not harm the upholstery4 ,seat and side upholstery can be washed safely with soap and water4 ,use lukewarm water and a neutral soap4 ,the suds should be good and frothy1 not watery4 ,apply in moderate quantities with a damp cloth1 sponge1 or soft brush4 ,remove soap suds with a clean1 damp cloth or sponge1 then wipe the surface several times with a dry cloth4 ,while the material is still damp1 brush it lightly with a whisk broom or brush of medium stiffness4 ,permit air to circulate freely over the wet upholstery4 ,when dry1 brush again to loosen any minute matting4 ,when brushing1 always brush fabric with the lay of the pile or nap4 ,cleaning ,leather ,upholstery ,leather upholstery may be cleaned with a soft sponge and saddle soap4 ,make a light suds with lukewarm water and saddle soap4 ,this type of soap is especially suitable for cleaning leather and leaves the surface soft and pliable4 ,rinse the sponge occasionally in clean water4 ,after completing the cleaning operation1 use a clean1 soft cloth to polish the surface of the leather4 ,cleaning ,rubber ,parts ,studebaker ,chromium ,cleaner 7powder type ,,ac-#adfd7 is recommended for cleaning white sidewall tires4 ,studebaker ,black ,rubber ,finish is recommended for black tires and all black rubber parts4 ,care of the ,convertible ,fabric ,top ,the life of any convertible top can be materially lengthened if care is taken to lower the top only when it is dry4 ,never operate the top motor when the car is in motion4 ,tops used on ,studebaker convertible models are made of a two-ply material4 ,the face of the black top is made of cotton and rayon4 ,the face of the light-colored tops used on some ,studebaker convertible models is made of ,orlon#d acrylic fiber and will not shrink1 mildew1 or stretch as a result of exposure to the elements4 ,these facing materials are bound to a cotton backing material4 ,cleaning ,traffic grime and most other soiling may be removed by washing the top with a sudsy mixture of mild 7neutral7 soap and warm water4 ,a soft brush may be used if necessary4 ,strong solvents1 naphtha1 or carbon tetrachloride are not recommended for cleaning this fabric4 ,rear ,windows of convertible tops are made of a clear plastic material4 ,they should not be wiped while dry since the abrasive particles in the dust will tend to scratch the surface of the plastic4 ,clean the convertible top rear window by flooding it with cold water and wiping off the dirt with a soft cloth or sponge during the flooding process4 #d;,du ,pont trade-mark4 ,,service ,,and ,,adjustments ,engine ,tune-,up ,occasionally your serviceman will recommend an engine tune-up4 ,the frequency of tune-ups depends almost entirely on the amount of driving and the type of driving you do4 ,when you purchase a tune-up1 we recommend that you request at least the following operations3 #a4 ,check the manifold heater valve for free operation4 #b4 ,clean and adjust spark plugs2 install with new gaskets4 #c4 ,clean carburetor air cleaner4 #d4 ,clean fuel pump bowl and strainer2 install with new gasket4 #e4 ,clean inside of distributor cover1 cable terminals1 and sockets4 #f4 ,tighten cylinder head cap screws to recommended tension4 #g4 ,adjust fan belt4 #h4 ,remove and clean carburetor choke thermostatic control4 ,replace with new gasket and adjust1 if necessary4 #i4 ,check and set ignition timing4 #aj4 ,adjust carburetor idle screw with engine at normal operating temperatures4 #aa4 ,adjust idle stop screw to produce engine speed corresponding with #h miles 7#ac km47 per hour road speed in high gear4 ,adjustments and ,other ,service ,carburetor ,adjustment for ,high ,altitude ,the carburetor is carefully calibrated to provide efficient operation4 ,studebaker dealers are acquainted with the adjustments which are needed for high altitude operation4 ,brake ,adjustment ,the self-adjusting brakes on your car are self-compensating for lining wear and require no adjustment4 ,they are properly set at the factory4 ,with each application of the brakes1 however1 the linings wear and1 after a time1 new linings should be installed to provide the maximum braking area and to avoid damage to the brake drums4 ,when the lining needs replacement1 the self-adjusting feature ceases to operate4 ,when this occurs1 the brake pedal free travel will increase and the driver is warned that the brakes need relining4 ,if your brakes do not operate satisfactorily1 see your ,studebaker dealer4 ,clutch ,pedal ,travel ,adjustment ,clutch pedal free travel is the distance the pedal moves forward before resistance of the release mechanism is felt4 ,when the free travel is greater than one inch 7#be1d mm47 or less than one-half inch 7#ab1g mm47 adjustment should be made by your ,studebaker dealer4 ,the ,hill ,holder 7on cars so equipped7 should be checked and adjusted if necessary whenever the clutch pedal travel is adjusted4 ,fan ,belt ,adjustment ,to insure efficient fan1 water pump and generator operation1 it is important that the fan belt is not over-tightened4 ,any readjustment should be performed by a ,studebaker dealer4 ,front ,wheel ,camber ,adjustment ,camber adjustment is properly set at the factory greater on the driver's side of the car than on the other side4 ,should a front end alignment check reveal need of camber readjustment1 it should be set as nearly to on driver's side and on the other side as possible4 ,in any setting1 the driver's side camber should be more than the other side4 ,body ,drain ,holes ,all drain holes should be kept open to prevent accumulation of water4 ,the door drain holes are easily cleared with a pen-knife or other flat instrument which can be inserted in the holes and run back and forth a few times to loosen any congestion4 ,body drain holes should be cleaned by the serviceman4 ,see page #ed for minimum seasonal service recommendations4 ,illustration3 ,criss-cross ,tires ,regularly4 7,see page #da7 ,,technical ,,reference ,,data ,if emergency adjustments or repairs must be made at shops other than authorized ,studebaker dealerships1 ask the repairman to refer to this section of your ,owner's ,guide to be sure that he understands the several 8special-to-,studebaker0 measurements and other service data given below4 ,,ignition ,breaker point gap 4#jbj 7#j1ejh mm47 7,check every #aj1jjj miles #af1jij km47 ,breaker arm tension #ag to #bj oz4 7#dha1ie to #eff1ii grams7 ,spark plug gap 4#jbb-4jbg 7#j1eei-j1fhf mm47 ,note3--,in normal use1 check every #ejjj miles 7#hjdf km47 and replace after #aj1jjj miles 7#af4jij km474 ,under some conditions of operation it may be desirable to clean and adjust spark plugs every #bejj miles 7#djbc km474 ,firing order #a-e-c-f-b-d 7,no4 #a is the front cylinder7 ,,valves ,tappet clearance 7engine cold7 4#jaf 7#j1djf mm47 ,intake and ,exhaust ,angle of valve seat #de ,,engine ,,oil ,,pressure #dj miles 7#fd km7 per hour #bj to #dj lbs4 7#a1d kgs4 to #b1h kgs47 reading on oil gage ,pressure at which relief valve opens #dj lbs4 7#b1h kgs47 ,,circuit ,,breakers ,,and ,,fuses ,amperes ,circuit ,breaker--,head1 ,parking1 ,tail1 and ,instrument #cj ,lights ,circuit ,breaker--,convertible ,top ,motor #cj ,circuit ,breaker--,body and ,stop ,lights #bj ,circuit ,breaker--,climatizer and ,defroster #bj ,overdrive #bj ,fog ,lights #bj ,radio #ad ,electric ,directional ,signal #ad ,underhood ,light #e ,electric ,clock #c ,,battery ,voltage #f ,specific ,gravity #a4bhj-a4cjj fully charged ,willard ,number ,,hdw-#a-ajj ,do not overfill4 ,check water level frequently ,,brakes 7,,hydraulic7 ,pedal free travel #a_/af to #c_/af 7#a1f to #d1h mm47 7,before the master cylinder piston starts to move7 ,,clutch ,pedal free travel to #a 7#ab1g to #be1d mm47 ,,lamp ,,bulb ,,specifications ,location ,voltage and ,number ,candle ,power ,headlight #f-h ,sealed ,beam ,no4 #djcj 7,for ,right ,hand ,drive ,use #de-bj ,watt ,metal ,back ,sealed ,unit7 ,parking #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #fc #c 7,with ,directional ,signals7 #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #aaeh #c-ba ,tail #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #aaed #c ,stop #ba ,instruments #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ee #a ,trunk ,dome #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #hh #ae ,license ,plate #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #fc #c ,tell-,tale ,headlight ,beam #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ea ,directional ,signal ,front #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #aaeh #ba-c ,rear #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #aabi #ba ,tell-,tale #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ee #a ,map #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #hh #ae ,package ,compartment #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ee #a ,underhood #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #hg #ae ,fog ,lamp #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #djae clear glass ,radio #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #dd ,clock #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ee #a ,cigar ,lighter #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ea ,ash ,tray #f-h ,mazda ,no4 #ea ,,steering ,toe-,in #a_/af to 7#a1eh mm4 to #c1af mm47 ,caster -#a to -#b ,no ,load ,camber #j to #a ,no ,load 7,see page #ej for camber adjustment7 ,king ,pin ,inclination #e ,,tire ,,pressures #f4dj x #ae #bf lbs4 7#a1hb kgs7 front #bd lbs4 7#a1fh kgs7 rear ,above pressures are with tires cool 7local temperatures7 ,,capacities ,u4 ,s4 ,imperial ,liters ,engine 7,crankcase7 #e4jj quarts #d4ag quarts #d1gc ,cooling ,system #aj4jj quarts #h4ce quarts #i1ej with ,climatizer #aa4ej quarts #i4fj quarts #aj1hj ,transmission--,conventional #a4fj pints #a4cc pints #j1ge ,transmission--,overdrive #b4ge pints #b4bi pints #a1cf ,rear ,axle #b4ej pints #b4jh pints #a1ah ,gasoline ,tank #ah4jj #ae4jj #fh1jj gallons gallons ,,license ,,data ,model ,number #ab;,g ,number of ,cylinders #f ,cylinder ,bore #c 7#gf1b mm47 ,stroke #d 7#aja1f mm47 ,piston ,displacement #afi4f cu4 in4 7#bghj cc47 ,horsepower 7,,nacc or ,,rac ,rating7 #ba4f ,weight--,see your dealer4 ,weight varies by body style and special equipment4 ,your car's registerable weight is 444444444444 pounds4 ,,minimum ,,seasonal ,,services ,,fall ,cooling ,system3 ,drain and reverse flush cooling and heating systems4 ,check entire system for leaks4 ,refill radiator with correct anti-freeze solution1 including ,rust ,inhibitor if not contained4 ,crankcase3 ,drain and refill crankcase with good oil of correct grade4 ,change filter cartridge if not recently changed4 ,brakes3 ,check for need of service4 ,steering3 ,check wheel alignment 7camber1 toe-in1 king pin inclination74 ,inspect all steering connections4 ,generator3 ,check generator output4 ,battery3 ,test specific gravity of battery4 ,check water level4 ,clean1 tighten1 and coat terminals with petroleum jelly4 ,cylinder ,head3 ,tighten cylinder head bolts with torque wrench4 ,lubrication3 ,lubricate chassis 7unless performed in last #ajjj miles7 including any periodic lubrication requirements due4 ,fuel ,system3 ,clean fuel pump bowl and reset carburetor adjustment if necessary4 ,starter3 ,check efficiency for proper current draw from battery4 ,,spring ,cooling ,system3 ,drain and reverse flush4 ,check thermostat4 ,check condition of radiator hose fan belt4 ,refill cooling system and install ,rust ,inhibitor4 ,crankcase3 ,clean inside of engine crankcase4 ,clean ,floto screen4 ,change engine oil4 ,install new filter cartridge if not recently changed4 ,brakes3 ,check brakes for need of service4 ,steering3 ,check wheel alignment 7camber1 toe-in1 king pin inclination74 ,inspect all steering connections4 ,generator3 ,check generator output4 ,battery3 ,test specific gravity of battery4 ,check water level4 ,clean1 tighten1 and coat terminals with petroleum jelly4 ,cylinder ,head3 ,tighten cylinder head bolts with torque wrench4 ,lubrication3 ,lubricate chassis 7unless performed in last #ajjj miles7 including any periodic lubrication requirements due4 ,fuel ,system3 ,clean fuel pump bowl and reset carburetor adjustment if necessary4 ,starter3 ,check efficiency for proper current draw from battery4 ,,these ,,requirements ,,may ,,vary ,,with ,,differing ,,climatic ,,conditions4 ,,wiring ,,diagram ,illustration3 ,,simplified ,,wiring ,,diagram ,,head ,,lamp ,,fog ,,lamp ,,parking ,,lamp ,,parking ,,lamp ,,fog ,,lamp ,,head ,,lamp ,,connector ,,generator ,,battery ,,horns ,,relay ,,coil ,,dist4 ,,starter ,,start ,,switch ,,foot ,,dimmer-,,switch ,,ignition ,,switch ,,headlight ,,switch ,,foglight ,,switch #bj ,,amp4 ,,fuse ,,horn ,,button ,,ammeter ,,auxiliary ,,circuit ,,breaker ,,stoplight ,,switch ,a-#aj ,,black ,b-#aj ,,red ,c-#aj ,,white ,d-#ab ,,black ,e-#ab ,,red ,,black ,f-#ad ,,white ,,black ,g-#ad ,,black ,h-#ad ,,red ,i-#ad ,,blue ,j-#ad ,,black ,,green ,k-#af ,,black ,l-#af ,,red ,n-#af ,,green ,o-#af ,,black ,,oak ,t-#af ,,white ,,red ,v-#ad ,,chrome ,z-#af ,,red ,,white ,,index ,a ,air ,cleaner #da ,ammeter #e ,anti-freeze #dd ,ash ,receiver #aa ,b ,battery #cg ,body1 drain holes #ej ,body ,number #ae ,brakes1 adjustment #di ,brakes1 controls #ac ,c ,capacities1 table of #ec ,carbon monoxide #ci ,carburetor1 adjustment #di ,care of the car #dd ,changing tires #ce ,circuit breakers #ea ,climatizer and defroster #ba ,clutch pedal #ab travel adjustment #di ,convertible top1 care #dg operation #bc ,cooling system1 draining #dc ,d ,defroster operation #bc ,dome light #aj ,e ,engine1 oil recommendations #ca ,run-in period #ad ,starting #af ,f ,fan belt1 adjustment #di ,fuel economy #dj ,fuses #ea ,gasoline gage #f ,gearshift1 steering post #ab operation #ag ,h ,headlights1 beam control #aj ,heat ,indicator #f ,hill ,holder #bj ,hood lock #i ,horsepower #ec ,i ,ignition1 data #ea timing #da switch operation #e ,inflation pressures1 tires #da ,inspection #bg ,instrument lights #aj ,instruments and controls #e ,j ,jack1 use of #ce ,k ,keys1 numbers #ae locks #g ,l ,lamp bulbs1 specifications #eb ,license data #ec ,license plate light #aa ,lights1 control #i ,locks and keys #g ,lubrication1 chart #bh operations #bg ,luggage compartment1 light #aa ,lock and lid #ab ,m ,maintenance and care of car #cg ,map light #aj ,model number #ec ,o ,oil1 dilution and sludge #ch filter service #ca level #ca pressure gage #g renewal #cb viscosities #cb ,operating the car #af ,overdrive1 operation #ah ,p ,package compartment #aa card #bf ,paint1 ordering by symbol #ae ,parking brake operation #ac ,parking lights #i ,push or tow starting #ag ,r ,rear ,axle1 lubricant #ca ,run-in period #ad ,rust and corrosion inhibitor #ch ,s ,seasonal services #ed ,seat adjustment #aa ,serial number #ae ,service and adjustments #dh ,service policy #c ,shifting gears #ag ,starter switch #e ,starting the engine #af ,steering data #ec ,stop lights #aa ,t ,tail lights #aj ,technical reference data #ea ,tires1 care and service #da changing #ce ,transmission lubricant #bg ,tune-up #dh ,u ,universal joints1 lubrication #bg ,upholstery1 care of #de ,w ,warming up engine #af ,warranties ,inside back cover ,washer1 windshield #ac ,windshield wiper #ac ,wiring diagram #ee ,word to the owner #b ,printed in ,u4,s4,a4 #aaeacj,m ,,studebaker ,,factory ,,warranty ,we warrant each new motor vehicle sold by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service1 our obligation under this warranty being limited to making good at ,studebaker factories any part or parts thereof1 including all equipment or trade accessories 7except tires7 supplied by ,studebaker as standard or optional equipment1 which shall1 within ninety 7#ij7 days after making delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser or before such vehicle has been driven four thousand 7#d1jjj7 miles1 whichever event shall first occur1 be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid and which our examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have been thus defective2 this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties1 express or implied1 and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part1 and we neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or use of our motor vehicles4 ,this warranty shall not apply to any motor vehicle which shall have been repaired or altered outside of ,studebaker factories in any way so as1 in our judgment1 to affect its stability or reliability1 nor which has been subject to misuse1 negligence or accident1 nor to any commercial motor vehicle sold by us which shall have been operated at a speed exceeding the factory rated speed1 or loaded beyond the factory rated load capacity4 ,,the ,,studebaker ,,corporation ,south ,bend #bg1 ,indiana ,we reserve the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon our products without incurring any obligations to install the same on vehicles previously built4 ,,battery ,,warranty ,the ,willard ,storage ,battery ,company provides a #ij day standard factory warranty on the battery4 ,they also provide an adjustment policy prorated on a sliding scale based on the length of service of the battery4 ,your ,studebaker dealer will be pleased to handle details of battery warranty service for you4 ,,keep ,,this ,,booklet ,,in ,a ,,convenient ,,place ,,in ,,your ,,car4 ,,it ,,contains ,,important ,,information ,,about ,,the ,,operation ,,and ,,care ,,of ,,your ,,new ,,champion4 ,transcriber's ,notes --,silently corrected a few typos4 --,retained publication information from the printed edition3 this e,book is public-domain in the country of publication4 --,in the text versions only1 text in italics is delimited by underscores4