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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)
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Compression Ratio - Standard 8.3 to 1 - Optional 7.0 to 1 | Wheel base - 108.5 IN |
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Firing Order - 1-5-3-6-2-4
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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 |
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Brake System - Wagner Type - Self-Centering -Conventional
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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 |
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Cooling System Capacity 9.2* Imperial Quarts or 11* US Quarts. *One Quart more with Climitizer
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Radiator Core - McCord | Hoses - Outlet & Inlet 1/1/4 in | Radiator Cap Relief valve 13 lbs |
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Ignition Coil Type - Autolite Model CAF-4003A
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Distributor Type - Autolite Model 1AT-4403 | Bty - 12V Negative Ground | Starter Type- Autolite - Model MBG-4103 |
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Generator Type - Autolite Model - GJC-7002-F
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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