Jesse, 1950 1/2 Ton Studebaker 2R5 Pickup

[JesseKilgore]

Here are a few photos and a short video clip of my "new" 1/2 ton pickup. I cant' wait to have it running and can take it for a spin after sitting since 1992. Just waiting on my shop manual so I can figure out what the heck I'm doing wrong HAHA

I have put in Marvel and cranked her over a few times after changing points, plugs and condenser but just wont keep running while attached to the gas can. I'm sure a carb rebuild, hoses, electrical works etc are in order. For now I just want to her her run! hahah

Maybe the Youtube video below will help some of you old hands give me some advice on what to try next. I have 4 days until my shop manual gets here and cant wait!

http://youtu.be/ZdlvKOof7FY

[Warren Webb]

Good looking truck & a great start for a project there! By the looks from the pictures the bottom of the doors look to be fairly solid too. Welcome to the forum & with your questions on why it wont continue to run I suggest posting in the tech section. You'll get a lot more & faster answers then in this section.

[Pentax645]

When trying to start the motor, remember that the carburetor can only handle 4 PSI of fuel pump pressure. The mechanical pumps you get at the auto parts stores pump twice that and the carb can't handle it and the engine will flood after driving about a mile. Get either an electric pump with a pressure regulator or a correct mechanical pump.
Good luck on getting the truck running.

[JesseKilgore]

When trying to start the motor, remember that the carburetor can only handle 4 PSI of fuel pump pressure. The mechanical pumps you get at the auto parts stores pump twice that and the carb can't handle it and the engine will flood after driving about a mile. Get either an electric pump with a pressure regulator or a correct mechanical pump.
Good luck on getting the truck running.

That's good to know! I will for sure keep that in mind. Thank you very much!
-jes

[Sdude]

Get yourself involved with a local chapter of the Studebaker Drivers club. Attend some meetings and you will be amazed what you can learn. It's a great club. You live about midway between my Chapter (the Karel Staple Chapter) and the Chapter in Fresno. I'm sure Anne Goodman will send you an invitation to the Fresno chapter. Check out the Karel Staple at www.hawktalks.com. You are welcome to visit us any time. Our meeting calendar is on the web page. We will be having a meeting at the California Auto Museum in Sacramento on the third Sunday of the new year. We will also have about six of our cars on display at the museum for the month of January.

Also, you need to join the SDC if you haven't already. It's worth the annual dues for the magazine alone. Turning Wheels is one of the finest car club magazines around. Get involved and get connected. This club is full of knowledge and spare parts.

Here's a picture of me, my son and my granddaughter with our 3 Studebakers. My son and granddaughter live in Turlock and you may see the red 65 Commander around that town. The truck and bullet nose are mine. Click the picture to enlarge.

Welcome.

[JesseKilgore]

Get yourself involved with a local chapter of the Studebaker Drivers club. Attend some meetings and you will be amazed what you can learn. It's a great club. You live about midway between my Chapter (the Karel Staple Chapter) and the Chapter in Fresno. I'm sure Anne Goodman will send you an invitation to the Fresno chapter. Check out the Karel Staple at www.hawktalks.com. You are welcome to visit us any time. Our meeting calendar is on the web page. We will be having a meeting at the California Auto Museum in Sacramento on the third Sunday of the new year. We will also have about six of our cars on display at the museum for the month of January.

Also, you need to join the SDC if you haven't already. It's worth the annual dues for the magazine alone. Turning Wheels is one of the finest car club magazines around. Get involved and get connected. This club is full of knowledge and spare parts.

Here's a picture of me, my son and my granddaughter with our 3 Studebakers. My son and granddaughter live in Turlock and you may see the red 65 Commander around that town. The truck and bullet nose are mine. Click the picture to enlarge.

Welcome.

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Thank you! Im going to join as soon as possible. Thanx for the chapter I for as well!

[jclary]

Although your truck looks like it has been used as a truck...obviously, it has been cared for and not beat to pieces. It looks to have always been in a pretty good climate. Looks to have never had a heater. The overdrive relay is where it should be. Due to the position of the oil filler pipe, I suspect the current engine may have come from a car. The coil is out of its traditional position (for the six cylinder engines I have) and thus the accelerator linkage also looks a bit funky. Another thing that may be affecting getting it to run and keep running...that carburetor may be a later one than what goes with the engine. None of these are "deal" killers, but, without a manual, getting the adjustments right are very difficult without having the factory specs to work from. The advice to get into the club is "spot-on." Hopefully, you will be able to make a friend of an experienced member who would be willing to assist and advise you in evaluating what it will take to get the engine going.

It only takes a tiny adjustment of point setting, or a small turn of a carburetor screw to either have it purring or missing. Someone familiar with the adjustments can be a big help in keeping you from messing up more than you are fix'n. Welcome to our Studebaker world. Looks like you have found a neat little piece of rolling art. Good luck with it.

[JesseKilgore]

Hello All,
So I thought i posted this already but didn't see it so here I go again.

I have decided that I want to buy a finished complete rebuilt carb that's already dialed in etc.

Do any of you know where I could buy a complete new (rebuilt) carb for this truck that is ready to "bolt on" that includes the linkage etc?

Thanks
-jes

[JesseKilgore]

Hello All,
Here are some photos of my motor, maybe one of you gurus can help me ID the model and perhaps the part number etc for the carb I will need?
The carb on it is toast and says "Ford" on the side of it... I want to replace with a "turn key" or "complete" carb.

Thanks much!
-jes

[JesseKilgore]

Ohh attached are photos of the carb that was on it... have no idea or identifying marks on it aside from a plate that reads "ford"...
-jes

[JesseKilgore]

I found and bought this rebuilt carb for my truck just now. Everything I have read says it should work fine.

STUDEBAKER 1/2 TON TRUCK 2R5 2R10 2R15 CARBURETOR BBR1 633S 1949-1953
SMALL BASE 1 1/4 FLANGE SIZE , THROTLE BORE 1 7/16

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUDEBAKER-1-2-TON-TRUCK-2R5-2R10-2R15-CARBURETOR-BBR1-633S-1949-1953-/331091689554?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d169a4052&vxp=mtr

[jclary]

Well...this pretty much proves you are serious about your commitment to get the truck running right. That is serious money for that little carb and it looks right for the engine. Let us know how it goes when you get it mounted.

[JesseKilgore]

Well...this pretty much proves you are serious about your commitment to get the truck running right. That is serious money for that little carb and it looks right for the engine. Let us know how it goes when you get it mounted.

I also got a mech fuel p[ump as well to replace the old one. Now to track down an air cleaner cover and save up for that little nugget.
Ill pull the fuel tank soon and get that and the radiator flushed, tested and sealed then start on the breaks and Ill have a drivable project.

good times.
-jes

[JesseKilgore]

Photo of the pick up on a ride out around my house.

[JesseKilgore]

Another quick shot of a ride around my house...