What engine is this?

[irish]

I have a Stude V-8 engine # P16760 I don't have a book handy to look it up. That's an earlier 'P' engine so is it a 289 or a 259?

[studegary]

A 1955 259 V8.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[irish]

Thanks for the quick reply, I had a feeling it was a 259.

[StudeRich]

irish; FYI, it's right here:

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/V8EngineID.asp

You don't need no stinkin book!

StudeRich