so i have a question about studebaker engines. a 1953 champion strait 6 engine just came up for sale on a local cl***ifieds add. will it bolt up to my trans and the frame in my 36 dictator. what differences are there. any info would be great. the main reason i ask is that this motor is running and wouldn't need a rebuild for now. i want to put the origional motor into the car but it would be great to have something that runs with minimal work.
I would ask the guys over on the Studebaker Drivers Club forum -- those guys will know- http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/
The Champion engine began in 1939 and is shorter with different mounting. The Commander motor, which was about a 216 to start with, fit the Dictator and later became the 245" which was used up to about 51'. I just found a runner motor/trans/OD from a 50' landcruiser which should just about drop in my 37' Dictator, though you will need to change the driveshaft to suit the odd rubber joint thing on the stock ******, or change to a later 3rd member.
The Champ engine won't work for but I have a 216 big six from a 37 dictator that will drop right in. It was a good runner before being removed. If interested email me at studeblu@earthlink.net the engine would need to be picked up near Tucson ,AZ
Will have a 41 studebaker champion engine trans and rearend up for sale real soon.........................
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