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  • Six Volt Electronic Ignition

    Has anyone ever attempted, successfully or otherwise to convert a six volt positive ground Stude to electronic ignition? Is there any kind of kit in existence for such a thing? Until I signed up and started reading posts on this site I was unaware that such a thing as an internal regualtor alternator for a six volt negative ground sytems existed.

    My thought is that with the price of gas these days, we would want to squeeze the best mileage possible out of our cars, even the ones we don't drive as much. Many fellow members advocate keeping the car as original as possible and keeping the Studebaker engine, so I was just curious if such a thing as a six volt electronic ignition conversion is possible or just one of my crazy ideas.

  • #2
    Dave T. I think, offers a complete electronic distributor for the 6. Look in the ad section of the Turning Wheels.

    53commander HDTP
    53 Champion HDTP
    61 Cursed Purple Hawk
    64 Champ long bed V8
    64 GT
    64 Champ long bed V8
    55/53 Studebaker President S/R
    53 Hudson Super Wasp Coupe

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    • #3
      Pertronix makes Electronic Ignition kits for 6V + and - ground for the 6. Go to Pertronix.com


      Studebaker
      1966-65 6 194, 230 cid.engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delco Ignitor 1162A, Ignitor II 91162A
      All 6 All models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dist# IAT-4010 Autolite 1569
      1961-60 8 Lark & Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delco Ignitor 1181, Ignitor II 91181
      1966-65 8 All models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delco Ignitor 1181 Ignitor II 91181
      All 8 All models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dist# IBS-4012 Prestolite 1584

      Dan White
      64 R1 GT
      64 R2 GT
      Dan White
      64 R1 GT
      64 R2 GT
      58 C Cab
      57 Broadmoor (Marvin)

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      • #4
        Bill Cathcart sells a 6-volt, positive ground Pertronix unit that fits into the Champ 6 distributor for $140.
        See www.cathcartsstudebaker.com

        I have one in my '48 M5 truck, works great. But, don't count on huge increases in fuel economy. If you have overdrive, the connection is a little different than the brochure shows and you need to add a resistor to the solenoid circuit.

        Gary Ash
        Dartmouth, MA
        '48 M5
        '65 Wagonaire Commander
        '63 Wagonaire Standard
        Pictures and stories of Studebaker cars and trucks, including 1965 Wagonaire, 1963 Wagonaire, 1953 Commander Starliner, and 1948 M5 half-ton pickup truck. Test drive the Wagonaire. Stereo sound from 1965 music. Cars owned by Gary Ash, Dartmouth, Mass.
        Gary Ash
        Dartmouth, Mass.

        '32 Indy car replica (in progress)
        ’41 Commander Land Cruiser
        '48 M5
        '65 Wagonaire Commander
        '63 Wagonaire Standard
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        • #5
          Great. I knew if such and animal existed you guys would know about it. There is certainly a wealth of knowledge here.

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