OHV 6 Camshaft journal dimensions

[christophe]

Hi,

Dismantling my engine, I'd like to check all the parts I can. Does anyone knows the right dimensions for the camshaft journals of the 170 OHV 6 ? I say right because those indicated in the studebaker shop manual doesn't correspond at all. Mine are much greater.

Thanks by advance.

[Dwain G.]

Looks like another instance where the manual never got updated to reflect an engineering change. No correction published either that I'm aware of. The journal sizes were increased when the engine got it's third reincarnation in 1961. The correct size limits, numbered front to rear are:
1. 1.8685/1.8690
2. 1.8520/1.8528
3. 1.8370/1.8378
4. 1.6232/1.6240

[christophe]

Thank you very much Dwain.
I prefer your figures. By comparison, here are these of the shop manual.
1. 1.7475/1.7480
2. 1.7162/1.7170
3. 1.6857/1.6865
4. 1.6232/1.6240
Only the number 4 is corresponding.

I wish you a nice week-end.