A final solution to the endless Ford V8 comments

[Stude Shoo-wop!]

After being told for the one millionth time that I had a Ford engine in my GT Hawk, I decided to mock this flyer up to hand on to any curious bystanders. Needless to say I'll be taking a handful of these with me over to the Boca Concours. If you want it for yourself, just download it to your computer's desktop.

It's accurate! It's efficient! It's not impolite!

[StudeRich]

Good Handout!

The ONLY thing that would make that better would be a TOP Views, showing how narrow those Fords really are.

[Andy R.]

I generally refer people to the location of the distributor.

The only addition to your flyer would be Studebaker's installation of the GM 283 V8 (McKinnon) in 1965-66 models produced in Canada.

If they were already set up for Ford engines, they wouldn't have gone to the extra trouble of switching over to GM.

[64Avanti]

In 1973 we were headed from San Diego to Southbend for the Studebaker meet. We stopped in Missouri to fill up the truck and I checked the oil. Station attendent insisted that the engine was a Cadillac engine not a Studebaker. After some discussion decided to give up on educating him.

[Dick Steinkamp]

I generally refer people to the location of the distributor.

The only addition to your flyer would be Studebaker's installation of the GM 283 V8 (McKinnon) in 1965-66 models produced in Canada.

If they were already set up for Ford engines, they wouldn't have gone to the extra trouble of switching over to GM.

Yes...The much smaller engine "footprint" of the Ford SB, the distributor location and the hold down methods for the valve covers are easy to spot differences. That may not deter those that know what they know, however, from telling you what you have.

[S2Deluxe]

Jake, a flier like that, is a very good idea! I will make a couple suggestions, hoping you won't mind, too much? I notice you've shown bore & stroke specifications, for both the Stude 232" and Ford 289". Perhaps it would be helpful to include a little more information? Even another page, if so required. How Studebaker increased the bore, of its 232" to 3.5625" in '55, yielding a new displacement of 259". Then introduced a 3.625 stroke crank in '56. Creating the 289"s. Years ahead of the introduction of the Ford 289"! Then you could mention the different locations of the distributor, starter, & oil filter? There aren't any common components, shared by the two engines, as far as I know? If so, maybe that would be a good opening statement?

Mark

[Stude Shoo-wop!]

I made an updated version of the flyer after taking stock of everyone's input. I thought it was integral to keep everything on one page for the sake of brevity, therefore, it is packed as possible.

[S2Deluxe]

I made an updated version of the flyer after taking stock of everyone's input. I thought it was integral to keep everything on one page for the sake of brevity, therefore, it is packed as possible.

That's a definite improvement! Still, it seems to me that, there is enough room? To squeeze in, the 3 - 9/16" bore, and 3 - 5/8" stroke specifications. Of the Stude 289", right after you state those for the Ford. Those are the most relevant specifications!

Mark

[bensherb]

There aren't any common components, shared by the two engines, as far as I know? If so, maybe that would be a good opening statement?

Mark

Unless you change things from factory spec. My once 289, now roughly 298 is using a Ford small block 260-302 starter. But, it is on the oposite side of the engine from the Ford, stock location for Studebaker; just mounted upside down.

[Chris Pile]

I always referenced the distributor location, and the exhaust manifolds. Studes have siamesed middle ports.

[S2Deluxe]

Unless you change things from factory spec. My once 289, now roughly 298 is using a Ford small block 260-302 starter. But, it is on the oposite side of the engine from the Ford, stock location for Studebaker; just mounted upside down.

Ok then, a Ford starter will work mounted upside down, on a Stude. Does a Stude V8 starter, also work upside down, on a Ford 260 - 302? Gosh, maybe they are both Ford engines? Does the Ford starter use the same mounting bolts as a Stude starter, when it's in a Ford?

Mark

[Noxnabaker]

I usually say "my friends all original -56 Hawk (not Golden) has a 289, when did Ford's 289 come out?"
Easy enough...

[plee4139]

I used to use a display board when I went to shows and I described the engine as "Studebaker-built." I also used that phrase when displaying the engine.

[Chris Pile]

I usually say "my friends all original -56 Hawk (not Golden) has a 289, when did Ford's 289 come out?"
Easy enough...

That is good stuff right there.

[345 DeSoto]

Well...…….when DID the Ford 289 come out?