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Title: Your 1952 Champion Owner's Guide
Author: Studebaker Corporation
Release Date: August 15, 2020 [EBook #62925]
Language: English
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Your 1952 Studebaker Champion
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CHAMPION
OWNER'S GUIDE
1952
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Language: English Character set encoding: UTF-8 *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK YOUR 1952 CHAMPION OWNER'S GUIDE *** Produced by Ron Box, Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Your 1952 Studebaker Champion Your 1952 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION OWNER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Instruments And Controls

    With your new Studebaker you received a Dealer Service Policy from your Studebaker dealer. Please read it carefully. Under its terms you, as the owner of a new Studebaker, are entitled to receive from your dealer during the warranty period, two thorough check-ups which are important to the efficient operation of your car.
  • Page 3 This is an advantage in parking lots when close parking blocks one door. If an inside front door handle is set to “lock” position with the door open and the door is then closed, the lock releases; Studebaker front doors must be key-locked in such circumstances. 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 key.
  • Page 4 3. To lock either rear door of sedans, simply move the inside door handle upward, whether the door is open or closed. The door will remain locked until the inside rear door handle is moved downward to the full open position. Hood Lock The hood lock safeguards your battery, carburetor, and other under-the-hood equipment against theft and tampering as long as the car doors are locked.
  • Page 5 (as shown in the illustration above). This unlocks the mechanism and permits the seat to be shifted to the desired position. In addition to this quickly adjusted shift, there are three basic positions in which the seat can be bolted by your authorized Studebaker dealer to accommodate the leg length of the owner.

  • Page 6: Run-In Period

    RUN-IN PERIOD The First 1000 Miles (1609 km.) It is desirable to limit driving speeds during the first 1000 miles (1609 km.) of operation in order that the closely fitted parts of the engine and chassis may have an opportunity to “wear in” smoothly. For the first 500 miles (805 km.) it is recommended that you do not drive your car at speeds in excess of 50 miles (80,5 km.) per hour.
  • Page 7 A gasoline engine performs best when it reaches an operating temperature of approximately 170° F. (76,7° Warming Up the Engine C.). This is the normal range indicated by the rectangular mark on the face of the heat indicator. In cold weather the engine temperature should be raised by allowing the engine to idle slowly before driving the car.
  • Page 8 Studebaker Climatizer and Defroster The Studebaker Climatizer is a fresh air heating and ventilating system. Fresh air passes through an air duct and then through the Climatizer heater core. The warmed air is discharged forward and rearward from below the front seat and spreads uniformly through the car interior.
  • Page 9 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 gears. 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 car.

  • Page 10: Lubrication

    If a lubrication service must, of necessity, be performed by a non-Studebaker serviceman, be sure he understands the requirements mentioned in this section and on the charts on pages 28, 29, and 30.
  • Page 11 REAR AXLE— CHECK LEVEL DRAIN and FLUSH LUBRICANT—Use Studebaker Hypoid Lubricant or any SAE No. 90 Hypoid Lubricant (Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant) Manufactured by a Reputable Oil Company. Do Not at Any Time Mix Various Brands of Hypoid Lubricants. ★ REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING—Wheel Bearing Lubricant.
  • Page 12 Rear Axle Lubricant Use Studebaker hypoid lubricant or any S.A.E. 90 hypoid lubricant (multi-purpose type gear lubricant) for summer and winter. Do not mix various brands of hypoid lubricants. Use light engine oil for flushing. Do not use kerosene.

  • Page 13: If You Must Change A Tire

    Most of the higher priced motor oils sold today contain chemical detergents which hold extremely small particles of carbon or other foreign matter in suspension. Many of the particles are so small that they flow through the oil filters with the oil and remain in suspension. For this reason, oil which is perfectly good for lubrication purposes may be discolored when seen on the oil level gage.
  • Page 14 Because of the chemical reaction between metal and the lime or other minerals in water, one U. S. pint (.833 Imperial pt., 0.47 liters) 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 car.
  • Page 15 Carburetor Air Cleaner Two types of air cleaner are available for Studebaker cars. One is the “oil wetted” type for cars operated a greater part of the time over pavement and roads which are comparatively free from dust. The other is known as the “oil bath” type and is available at extra cost for cars operated where dust conditions are severe.
  • Page 16 Care of Car Finish The high luster, 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 washing. The enamel, however, should not be subjected to an application of wax of any kind during the first 60 days so that sufficient time may be provided for the finish to become fully hardened.
  • Page 17 Tops used on Studebaker convertible models are made of a two-ply material. The face of the black top is made of cotton and rayon. The face of the light-colored tops used on some Studebaker convertible models is made of Orlon acrylic fiber and will not shrink, mildew, or stretch as a result of exposure to the elements.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    11. Adjust idle stop screw to produce engine speed corresponding with 8 miles (13 km.) per hour road speed in high gear. Adjustments and Other Service Carburetor Adjustment for High Altitude The carburetor is carefully calibrated to provide efficient operation. Studebaker dealers are acquainted with the adjustments which are needed for high altitude operation. Brake Adjustment The self-adjusting brakes on your car are self-compensating for lining wear and require no adjustment.

  • Page 19: Technical Reference Data

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE DATA If emergency adjustments or repairs must be made at shops other than authorized Studebaker dealerships, ask the repairman to refer to this section of your Owner’s Guide to be sure that he understands the several “special-to-Studebaker” measurements and other service data given below.

  • Page 20: Seasonal Services

    Headlight 6-8 Sealed Beam No. 4030 (For Right Hand Drive Use 45-20 Watt Metal Back Sealed Unit) Parking 6-8 Mazda No. 63 (With Directional Signals) 6-8 Mazda No. 1158 3-21 Tail 6-8 Mazda No. 1154 Stop ″ Instruments 6-8 Mazda No. 55 1½...

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    FALL Cooling System: Drain and reverse flush cooling and heating systems. Check entire system for leaks. Refill radiator with correct anti- freeze solution, including Rust Inhibitor if not contained. Crankcase: Drain and refill crankcase with good oil of correct grade. Change filter cartridge if not recently changed. Brakes: Check for need of service.
  • Page 22 HEADLIGHT SWITCH FOGLIGHT SWITCH 20 AMP. FUSE HORN BUTTON AMMETER AUXILIARY CIRCUIT BREAKER STOPLIGHT SWITCH A-#10 BLACK B-#10 RED C-#10 WHITE D-#12 BLACK E-#12 RED & BLACK F-#14 WHITE & BLACK G-#14 BLACK H-#14 RED I-#14 BLUE J-#14 BLACK & GREEN K-#16 BLACK L-#16 RED N-#16 GREEN...
  • Page 23 Gasoline gage Gearshift, steering post operation Headlights, beam control Heat Indicator Hill Holder Hood lock Horsepower Ignition, data timing switch operation Inflation pressures, tires Inspection Instrument lights Instruments and controls Jack, use of Keys, numbers locks Lamp bulbs, specifications License data License plate light Lights, control Locks and keys...
  • Page 24 The Willard Storage Battery Company provides a 90 day standard factory warranty on the battery. They also provide an adjustment policy prorated on a sliding scale based on the length of service of the battery. Your Studebaker dealer will be pleased to handle details of battery warranty service for you.
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