1930s president 8 engines

[M15 Trucker]

I've been looking at a few '31 Presidents that are for sale and I'm confused about the models and engine sizes that came with them. I have read that the early Presidents '26-'28 used the 354ci big six (some say it was 337ci) and after that they used a 312.5ci straight 8 and in '31 a 337ci straight 8 w/ 9 main berings. There is also a 250ci straight 8 that I have read that was used in Commanders. Then there are the models, do they have both "titles" President, Command, Dictator and numbers 65, 70, 71, 80, 90? I wish there were something on the enternet that listed the specs for for prewar studes. I've looked at Antique Stude Club site and most of their pages have been under construction for 3 years. Carnut.com only goes back to 1930 for engine specs and some of their info is inaccurate. I am a member of the Antique Stude Club. I would bet Dick Quinn has all the correct answers, just wish there were a place on the enternet with all his vast knowage. Thanks you any insite you can give me.

Mike

[mapman]

Over the past few years there have been excellent articles explaining the early presidents in Turning Wheels magazine. It includes the model numbers. I believe there is an index available to tell which issues they are in. It is a great read but is not on the internet.
Rob

[dictator27]

1927 President Model ES 354 ci 6 cyl engine. Only 6 cylinder President. Wheelbase 127 inches
1928 " " FA 313 ci 8 cy. engine. Early 1928 Wheelbase 131 inches
1928 " " FA 337 ci 8 cyl engine. Late 1928 Wheelbase 131 inches
1928 " " FB 337 ci 8 cyl engine. Late 1928 Wheelbase 121 inches
1929-30 " " FE 337 ci 8 cyl engine. Wheelbase 135 inches
1929-30 " " FH 337 ci 8 cyl engine. Wheelbase 125 inches
1931 " " 90 337 ci 8 cyl engine. Wheelbase 136 inches
1931 " " 80 337 ci 8 cyl engine Wheelbase 130 inches
1932-33 " " 91, 92 337 ci 8 cyl engine Wheelbase 135 inches

1934 to 1942 used a 250 ci 8 cyl engine

Terry

[Studebaker Wheel]

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[TX Rebel]

[ The 1933 Speedway President was the only Eight to use the downdraft carburetor.[/QUOTE]????????