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Studebaker President Eight Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
Studebaker
President
Eight
131 and 121-inch
Wheelbase Models
THE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION OF AMERICA
BEND, INDIANA,
sotJT1-I

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

  • Page 2: License Data

    The third section, starting on page 35, covers in detail a number of adjustment operations. To the car owner who desires to take advantage of the facilities of a Studebaker- Erskine Service Station, this section may not appeal and it need not be read unless desired.

  • Page 3: Factory Warranty

    Studebaker factories any part or parts thereof which shall, within three months after delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser, be returned to us...
  • Page 4 Service Agreement Between Studebaker Dealer and Purchaser As Studebaker dealers we have assumed the following responsibilities : 1. Within ninety days after the delivery of a new Stude- baker or Erskine car to Purchaser we will install at our Service Station, free of labor charges, any parts that the...
  • Page 5 While all matters concerning the operation of your car should be taken up with the Studebaker-Erskine dealer from whom it was purchased, it may be you will sometime desire some in- formation from the factory.
  • Page 6 Inspection and Adjustment at 500 Miles HEN the new car has been driven five hundred miles, or before the end of the first month, it should be taken to the service station of your dealer for inspection and adjustment. The various parts of the car have then experi- enced the period of initial service and it is important that the car bc inspected and the necessary adjustments made at this time.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION Before Operating a New Car The following instrutnents are shown in Illus. Nos. 1 to 3, pages 54 to 56. Horn Button The horn button is located at the center of the steering wheel. The horn is operated by pushing down on this button. Throttle Lever and Foot Accelerator The throttle lever is at the upper right-hand s side of the center of the steering wheel.

  • Page 8: Heat Indicator

    "Discharge" indicates that the battery is discharging. With all lights off, the ammeter should read "Charge" at speeds above ten miles per hour. If it does not, refer the matter to a Studebaker- Erskine dealer. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This is a part of the engine lubrication system.

  • Page 9: Cigar Lighter

    This windshield, in connection with the specially designed passage under the cowl, constitutes the Studebaker Ventilating System. Position for Full Ventilation—By rotating the handle to the left the...

  • Page 10: Service Brake Pedal

    OPERATION car. It may be left open even in a rain, gutters being provided carrying off water. One or both of the rear quarter windows must be IoWered one or two inches to permit the impure air to escape. Second Position—By rotating the handle to the right the windshield moved forward.
  • Page 11 47.) Driving in High Speed Merely because a Studebaker will take almost any hill or sandy road in high gear do not always subject it to that strain. The skillful driver changes to second gear before the engine begins to labor.

  • Page 12: Unusual Conditions

    For parking, turn the switch to the "Park" position. Unusual Conditions After you have driven your car for a time, you will be familiar with all its actions and peculiarities. If any unusual soUnd or condition occurs refer the matter immediately to a Studebaker-Erskine dealer.

  • Page 13: For Safety

    OPERATION For Safety When about to make a right-hand turn, approach the corner on the extreme right. Do not drive up the mid- dle of the street before making a right turn. This would necessitate cutting across in front of the car behind and would place the responsibility of an accident upon you.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Be especially careful at crossings where there is more than one track. Do not cross directly behind a train that has just passed. Another train may be coming from the opposite direction on the next track. Automobile drivers must be especially careful to avoid injuring people who cross in the middle of the block.

  • Page 15: To Start The Engine

    OPERATION To Start the Engine Position of Controls Make sure the gear shift lever is in the neutral or central position. Set the throttle lever about one-fourth open. Set the spark lever about halfway between the fully advanced and re- tarded positions.
  • Page 16 OPER AT 1 0 First Gear release at the top of the Disengage the parking brake by pressing the lever and moving the lever forward. Press down on the clutch pedal. back. (See Fig. 1, Illus. N Move the gear shift lever to the left and 4, page 57.) pedal, at the same time gradually Slowly release pressure on the clutch...
  • Page 17 OPERATION Push the gear shift lever straight forward to the second gear position and engage the clutch. If it is found necessary to shift from high to second gear at a car speed above eight miles per hour, the double clutching operation de- scribed in the following paragraph should be followed.
  • Page 18 CARE MON THS WEEKS O-OIL O-GREASE WEEKS GO-GREASE GUN MONTHS SPECIAL GREASE SPECIAL GREASE SPECIAL GREASE NOTE—PERIOD OF SIX WEEKS IS CONSIDERED EQUAL TO 2500 MILES USE OF CAR. IF CAR IS DRIVEN FURTHER THAN THIS IN SIX WEEKS TIME BE SURE TO LUBRICATE AT THE 2500 MILE PERIOD OR OFTENER IF DESIRED LUBRICATION CHART (131 inch wheelbase model shown.

  • Page 19: Chassis Lubrication

    A 24 x 36—inch wall chart, showing the complete chassis lubrication in detail will; be furnished on request. Address request to The Studebaker Corporation of America, South Bend, Indiana. (Be sure to state model car when ordering chart.)
  • Page 20 General Lubrication Information Oils and Grease To Use—Use only the best oil and grease and refer Engine—Any good engine oil of recognized high quality. For best results use a medium grade in warm weather. It is imperative that light, cold-test oil be used in cold weather. Rear Axle—A li(Yht transmission grease or a heavy transmission oil for warm weather.

  • Page 21: Engine Lubrication

    CARE Engine Lubrication Change Oil Frequently The engine oil should be completely changed after the first 500 miles the car is driven. The second oil change should be made at the end of 1,000 miles driving and every 2,500 miles thereafter. Cars which are driven only short distances in cold weather, however, are subject to ex- treme oil dilution and require more frequent oil changes.

  • Page 22: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    If it does not, remove the relief valve (See Illus. No. 2, Page 55) and clean it out thoroughly. If the gauge still does not show pressure, refer the matter to a Studebaker-Erskine dealer.

  • Page 23: Cooling System

    CARE the valves properly ground in, the tappets properly adjusted, cylinder head gasket tight, and use the correct grade of engine oil. Cooling System Capacity The capacity of the cooling system is five gallons, one quart. Filling Radiator Care should be taken to keep the radiator full at all times. The use of clean, soft water is preferable and will keep the formation of sedi- ment and scale at a minimum.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Fan Belt

    touches. However, if this should happen, polishing the hood This cannot occur when using a glycerine solution. To Drain the Cooling System For all ordinary purposes the cooling system may be drained by open. ing the drain cock at the bottom of the radiator. However, if it is found necessary to completely drain the cooling system as for storage...

  • Page 25: Gasoline System

    The fuel pump requires no attention or adjustment of any kind other than to keep all connections tight. In case this unit does not function properly the car should be taken to a Studebaker-Erskine dealer. Electrical System Starter Motor Apply a few drops of light oil to the oilers as instructed in the lubri•...

  • Page 26: Ignition Distributor

    CARE Relay The relay requires no other care than to see that the terminals kept tight. Be sure that the screws holding the relay are tight. Otherwiae the Ignition Distributor The rotating segment of the distributor should be removed few drops of light oil applied to the felt wicking in the distributor cam Fill the grease cup on the outside of the distributor according to the...
  • Page 27 CARE Filling Battery—keep all cells filled with distilled water to a level three-eighths of an inch above the top of the plates. Never fill above that level. Use a hydrometer to fill the battery. (Illus. No. 8, page 58.) When filling, if one cell takes considerably more water then others, this usually indicates a broken jar and the battery should be taken or sent to a Willard Service Station.

  • Page 28: Universal Joints

    Do not fill the universal joints more than about one-third full of grease, which is approximately two ounces of lubricant for each joint. To fill them full will force excess grease past the grease retainer. Use only the lubricants approved by the Studebaker-Erskine dealer. Differential Renewal of Oil Twice a year the differential should be thoroughly cleaned.
  • Page 29 The shock absorbers are of the hydraulic type depending upon fluid pressure to resist the recoil of the chassis springs. It is important that they be kept filled with a special oil, obtainable from your Studebaker dealer or the Monroe Auto Equipment Co., Monroe, Mich. Oil may be added whenever needed through the plug hole in the cover of the ab- sorber.
  • Page 30 CARE Chassis Lubrication System The Lubrication System consists of fittings at various points on the car, as shown on the Lubrication Chart, page 14, through which is forced te the bearing surface by means of a pressure gun. grease Use of Grease Gun When the gun is pressed against a fitting on the car a push on pistol grip nandle develops a high pressure in the nozzle tube and auto.
  • Page 31 CARE Alignment To obtain ease in steering and minimum wear on the tires, it is neces- sary to keep the front wheels in alignment. They are occasionally thrown out by running against a curb and by road-ruts. If not properly lined up, excessive wear of tires will result.

  • Page 32: General Care

    CARE General Care In case of a flat tire, stop the car immediately. Driving on a balloon tire without air will ruin it in a very short distance. Change the tire equipment occasionally in order that spares may not be kept too long out of use. Remove grease, oil and acid from tires at once with a cloth wet with gasoline.
  • Page 33 CARE Use of Soap Soap is not always necessary in washing the car, and in some cases may cause some harm if not properly applied. A good solution can be made by dissolving Ivory or other mild soap in boiling water. After allowing it to cool, add this concentrated solu- tion to a pail of cool water.
  • Page 34 Cleaning Top In cleaning the top, the best way is to wash it with Ivory or other mild soap and warm water, using a soft sponge for applying the Water. Afterwards, the soapy water should be rinsed off and the top dried with a clean, damp chamois skin.

  • Page 35: Removing From Storage

    CARE operations, it is advisable to take the car to the dealer to have this work performed. If the above precautions are carried out the car will give much more satisfactory service, and the inspections thereafter need not be so frequent. Page 4 gives a list of operations which will ordinarily put the car in good condition at this time.
  • Page 36 CARE in the engine through the spark plug holes should be repeated, using a quarter of a pint of medium engine oil. Flush out the cooling system as described under "Cooling System page 19. Lubricate the entire car, according to the lubrication chart, page 16. Before attempting to start the engine, crank it over by hand a few times.

  • Page 37: Firing Order

    ADJUSTMENTS Engine Firing Order. The firing order of the engine is 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4, Number 1 being the front cylinder. Removing Carbon. To remove the carbon, drain the radiator, and take off the cylinder head by removing the cap screws which hold it in place, being careful not to damage the gasket.

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