How many different flat head 6's did they use in 53-54 c body's, and what displacement were they, Thanks.
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A Studebaker Champion "L" Head 169. 6 c.i.d. with 85 HP at 4000 RPM, 7.0 Comp. 7.5 with Automatic.
The same engine would be in a 2 Door Sedan, 4 Door Sedan, Conestoga Wagon or the Coupe and Hardtop, in Both '53 and '54.
Very much the same 1947 to 1954, and many parts dating back to the beginning of Champions in 1939.
Last edited by StudeRich; 10-02-2020, 04:09 PM.StudeRich
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Proud '54 Starliner Owner
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Maybe I don't fully understand your question.
Are you trying to replace the 245 Cubic inch Commander six in your 1949 car/truck?
No Studebaker car 1951 and newer will have a Commander six in it.
The 245 Commander six was last used in cars in 1950. The 245 Commander six was used in SOME trucks through 1960.
The six cylinder engine in 1954 cars is the smaller Champion six of 170 cubes. It is not interchangeable with the Commander six.
The 55 President has a V-8. It is not interchangeable with the Commander six either.Last edited by RadioRoy; 10-03-2020, 09:21 AM.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
17A-S2 - 50 Commander convertible
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
10G-Q4 - 51 Champion business coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagon
56B-D4 - 56 Commander station wagon
60V-L6 - 60 Lark convertible
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Originally posted by jetboat View PostThanks,my big 6 in my 49 COMMANDER has a crack and so I went looking and found a 54 coupe and a 55 president so I will try one or both to find a good 1.
As far as the '54 170 flat head is concerned, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO; by ANY stretch. Though someone did put one in a Corvette once. But a Corvette weighs half what a '49 Commander does.
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'51 Commander Starlight,
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Ok thank you very much for the input, the crack is 4-5 inches long on left side between #5&6 cylinder at a 45 degree angle downward. Now I know the 54-55 won't fit easily I will be in the market for a 245 to replace, I have never been in favor of patching a cracked block, too many unknowns.
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You are not alone Bill! I see why you are confused AGAIN! This is what happens when the Poster does not clarify what the Vehicle IS in Post #1 and the Title.
Finally Post #3 says the Vehicle needing an Engine is a '49 Commander Car with a "245" Engine, but apparently the OP is looking to get an Engine from a '53/'54 "C" Coupe or a '55 President Car, no Truck apparently is involved!.
Of course the more knowledgeable Stude. owners have made that clear now, that it will not be a "Bolt-in".Last edited by StudeRich; 10-07-2020, 01:45 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
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