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Vibration damper surprise ( and ideas wanted)
30 some-thousand miles ago, I built the 185 OHV6 and it has been reliable and mostly trouble free. Yesterday I went to the Big Box lumber store to get... -
Champion Head Installation - Lessons Learned
Hi Guys,
When last we talked, I was asking about any lessons you might have about removing my 1951 Champion Head.
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Galleys
According to the dictionary a galley is an ancient ship or the kitchen of a ship. However a gallery is a passageway . In an engine it refers to the passageways... -
Choke housing and heater tube debris
I've been working on my 64 Canadian Daytona 170 OHV because the choke seemed pretty stiff. I pulled off the choke cover and the inside was covered with... -
Compilation of new and old stumbling/sputtering threads.....
OK - 1 at a time: I have had hesitation and stumbling with muffler backfire in my 2R6 truck since I bought it, worsened over past few months. The suggestions... -
1950-51 169 high compression head question(s)
I am looking to have my stock cylinder head casting number / part number: 526989 machined ( fly cut) to make the higher compression head casting number... -
Educate me about lifter bore wear
I have owned 3 cars with 170 flathead engines. What symtoms show when you have lifter bore wear?... -
Champion Head Removal and Inspection
Ok, one last thing. I've decided to follow your advice and take the head off my 51 Champion, take a look and re-install with a new gasket. It's been... -
Freeze Plug Sealant
I'm ready to install the freeze plugs in the rebuild of my 1960-289. I am using brass discs.What is the best sealer to use? Permatex#1,#2, or one of the... -
Avanti Motor Mounts
Got new motor mounts from Studebaker International for my 63 Avanti and notice they are about a 1/4 inch shorter than the mounts I took off the car. ... -
Pre-start Checklist! HELP!
Hi Guys,
Well, I've got my 1951 Champion Motor to a point where I will be trying to start it up after sitting 20 or 30 years.
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Hardened valve seats , my heads dont seem to have enough metal
I'm having the heads redone and my machinist suggested hardened valve seats. 289 out of a Lark . It does appear that there is very little meat in the... -
Lip Seal for 259 V8 Timing cover
Who Where is the lip seal kit for 259 Studebaker sold please?
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Here is one how-to with part...Last edited by Craig; 06-16-2022, 06:08 AM. -
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Friend Needs Advice On High Compression 289
Hi folks. Asking for a friend.
He been driving his 49(?) pickup for probably 40 years and put over 300K on it. 259 3 speed, o/d. He had a knock in it,...
