Engine: Jim Maxey Engine Teardown Videos

[64V-K7]

In case anyone never got the word, Richard Fritz and Jim Maxey of the Michiana Chapter have been making videos of "the Care and Feeding of your Studebaker V8". They are available on Facebook, but here they are all in a row.

https://studebaker-info.org/Tech/Maxey/maxeyvideos.html

Click on their logo and send them a nice "thank you"...

[Bob Andrews]

It's been a great series for months now and much enjoyed. It's just one of the great things those with an irrational fear of facebook miss out on.

[showbizkid]

This is so cool I've made it a Sticky in the Tech Talk section. Thanks for posting 64V-K7 !

[DieselJim]

Rich and I have enjoyed making these videos. Were are pleased that they are so well liked.

[ndynis]

What a great Christmas gift to us less experienced Studebaker owners! I started the series months ago but then couldn't find any of them after the first 3 or 4. Amazing that Jim and Richard were willing to put all that effort into improving so many of us with less talent and/or experience.
Thank you Jim & Richard!!!!
Nick

[preacher]

I am in a bind. I took the engine out of my 1962 Lark 6-cylinder to a engine rebuild shop. They kept it for 3 years and only tore it down. They ask me to come get it. I now am trying to re-assemble it. I was wondering if you or anyone has a video for a 6-cylinder engine. I am not for sure if all the parts are even there. Thanks.

[64V-K7]

Short of any video posted, I believe that having a shop manual by your side right now, would be of the most benefit.

[mw2013]

fun and educational, thank you indispensable information and first hand knowledge.

[Skvora]

In case anyone never got the word, Richard Fritz and Jim Maxey of the Michiana Chapter have been making videos of "the Care and Feeding of your Studebaker V8". They are available on Facebook, but here they are all in a row.

https://studebaker-info.org/Tech/Maxey/maxeyvideos.html

Click on their logo and send them a nice "thank you"...

I'm happy those guys answered my ultimate newbie questions for my '52 Cruiser - 6 quarts of Valvoline VR1 10w-30 for the 232 V8.

Search didn't yield that sentence, so hopefully this post will start coming up in the search now, heheh.

[StudeRich]

Note that IF your Car is a '62 Lark Cruiser that would be the Total Oil capacity for the Engine WITH a 1 Qt. Oil Filter.

However, if the Stude. is a '52 Commander Land Cruiser V8 with an Oil Filter, it will be 1 Qt. short as the correct Oil Pan on 1951 to 1955 Stude. V8's holds 6 Qts. = 7 Total with Filter!

[studeclunker]

Do you mean to say these videos are not available on our own Tech, Tips, etc... page?
Nope, don't see them. Why is that? THIS is the official club website, not Facebook, thank you!
they should be Here: https://studebakerdriversclub.com/?page_id=25049

[Tom Mountain]

are there how to videos for tear down/assemble for thr Six cylindar 170 & 185 engines....Thank You

[DieselJim]

I have done several 170's. But due to some health issues I don't for see doing any more. The Studebaker shop manual is a excellent guide to rebuild the engine. Jim

[Tom Mountain]

I have done several 170's. But due to some health issues I don't for see doing any more. The Studebaker shop manual is a excellent guide to rebuild the engine. Jim

did You make a Facebook or You Tube video of Sweepstake 185 rebuild ?? Thank You

[DieselJim]

No. I did not make any video on the 6 cylinder engines.

[M-Webb]

I know this thread is pinned. But doesn't look like it has had a comment in a bit. So I just wanted to add that I am enjoying checking out all these V8 teardown and build videos now as I am actively working on a V8 motor myself. 1st time ever working on any motor at all at this level. These videos are fantastic, very helpful. Yes, the shop manual is still needed and useful of course. But for people with minimal or no experience, the shop manuals leave a lot up to the imagination. Videos like these help a lot! And the best part is that they are not edited. They are a continuous stream of certain projects start to finish, showing the entire process, good and bad. These are great! Thank you Jim and Rich!!

But have to say, this thread now just short of 2000 views in almost 5 years? Seems like it should be way higher than that!

[DieselJim]

I'm now 84 and slowing down a bit. I rebuilt my first Studebaker engine when I was 17. A 51 Champion convertible. Also took the auto out and put in a 3 on the tree with od. Put a application in at Studebaker in 1963. Got a call in card but I had been hired by Newman and Altman so I didn't respond. If any body has a question on overhauling your engine, send me a email. I check it in the evening. jim.maxey@att.net. Thanks every body for the positive comments.

[M-Webb]

Jim, I'm days away from 60 at this point and just now rebuilding my 1st Studebaker motor, or any motor actually. These videos that you and Rich put together definitely have been a big help and source of encouragement to just get on it and go after it. Thank you again to you and Rich for doing these and putting it out there to help others. It has definitely helped me for sure. Hope to get a chance to meet you some day to say thanks in person.