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1959 Lark - Model W4 Auto Trans

Vehicle Specifications

4 Door Sedan                        Model 59S -W-4  

Engine - 170 CU. IN            6 cylinders  (installed 1955 185 CU IN (longer stroke)

 

 Compression Ratio           Standard 8.3 to 1            Optional 7.0 to 1 Wheel base - 108.5 IN
 

Firing Order - 1-5-3-6-2-4

 

 Cylinder Bore - 3 in          Stroke - 4 in (170 CU. IN) Engine Oil Pan Capacity     5 US Qts or 4.2 IMP Qts Automatic Transmission           Flightomatic Capacity                       18 US Pints or 15 Imp Pints
 

Brake System - Wagner     Type - Self-Centering -Conventional

 

 Brake Drum Size-           Front - 10 in                      Rear -  9 in Brake Lining Size -     Front -  8 15/32 in             Rear -  7 9/16 in Brake shoe width -                       Front/ and Rear  2 in   
 

Cooling System                      Capacity 9.2* Imperial Quarts or 11* US Quarts.               *One Quart more with Climitizer

 

 Radiator Core - McCord Hoses - Outlet & Inlet   1/1/4 in Radiator Cap Relief valve 13 lbs
 

Ignition Coil  Type - Autolite    Model CAF-4003A

 

 Distributor Type - Autolite   Model 1AT-4403 Bty - 12V Negative Ground Starter Type- Autolite -                  Model MBG-4103
 

Generator Type - Autolite   Model - GJC-7002-F

 

 Voltage Regulator - Autolite Model - VRX-6008A          Spark Plugs - Champion J7 Spark Plug Gap - .028-.033 IN

Note: These Vehicle Specifications are for our Lark which is a Cdn Built Model. More detailed Specifications available in the Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual

 

 

1959 Lark