hadhec Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I am after an engine to suit a 1928 dictator. It has the 6 cylinder GE. The car is restored but the engine I have is beyond repair. I did buy a 1930 dictator engine from this sight a couple of years ago but it doesn't fit. I would also like some information on how the Shock absorbers are mounted on the rear and what do people use as the strap between the shock and the axle. I am also after small interior stuff like curtain mounts, interior light switch, cigar lighter. Any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeboy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 It has ben many years since I replaced the shock strap on my 1928 dictator but I believe I used snubber strapping from one of the major antique suppliers like Restoration Specialties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Thanks studeboy. I also need info, direction about the type of windscreen wiper used and where I might find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 I haven't been able to find snubber strapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 When I look at mine, I would think that heavy strap used on a quality ratchet strap would work. this one is 13" long x 1 1/4" wide x 3/16" thick. You could double the strap until you find the correct material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 how is it joined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Sorry it took me so long. I wanted to clean this up a bit so I could take pictures. It doubles back at the spring shackle end and there is some sort of wedge that secures it. It is a very heavy woven strap of what I believe is cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 thanks for the pictures. They look slighty different to what i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWISE Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Quote hadhec, If you have not found the Shock Strapping you need I have the strapping in 1 1/2 and 1 1/4 Andy's Garage 302-245-7276 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 I have not found anything as yet. I will measure mine and let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 What is the casting number of the engine block you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) I found these pictures of a 28 Dictator GE engine at Volocars.com and added ones from mine. The appears nearly identical to my 29/30 Dictator GL. the water pump, distributor, generator and drive to them are the same. The spark plug wire routing is different as is the carburator mounting. This one appears angled and mine the air horn points straight back. When I look at the specs, though they are rated at nearly identical horsepower, the 28 says it used a 242ci displacement while the GL shows only 221ci. This is accounted for by a 3/8" shorter stoke in the GL. Unless the transmission mounts differently I would imagine this might open up more possible engines you could use. Edited August 24, 2017 by keninman clairification (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 The major difference I see is the steering box being further back on the GL cf. the GE. making more room for the carb and possibly an aftermarket air cleaner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 The engine number I have is GE 11172. I have noticed the front engine mounts are different between the 2 engines. I do have an engine from what I was told was a 1930 dictator with engine number s13775. It has quite a few similarities but definitely wont fit in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Do you have a website for Andys Garage? The size I need is 1 1/4 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 There were ongoing changes with these. We had four engines of a similar era - all GEs - but when my son had them apart he found many internal differences. They should all have a casting date on the blocks. Somewhere along the way there was a change to the drive line spline size. When he changed the gearbox he also had to change the driveshaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 8/24/2017 at 8:55 AM, rbk said: What is the casting number of the engine block you have? I have several engine blocks , All different block casting numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 hours ago, rbk said: I have several engine blocks , All different block casting numbers. mine is ge11172. Would you have a GE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I will look. Please have patience Robert Kapteyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWISE Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 hadhec, Yes I have a website www.wiseandysgarage.com 1 1/4 strapping I have $ 15.00 per foot. I will be at Hershey Space C4P49-50 light pole 36 Andy Wise 302-245-7276 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/4/2017 at 8:21 AM, rbk said: I will look. Please have patience Robert Kapteyn Is the last engine in your post #12 the engine you want to replace? right above the distributor is the casting number on the block. It appears to start wth 167???. Can you confirm? The GE engines in 1928 were the first ones of the Light six / Standard six /Dictator engines to use a mechanical fuel pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 the photo's of the engines are not mine. My engines number is ge11172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 What I am looking for is your casting number from your block. Not the engine number but the number cast on the block behind the distributor. Robert Kapteyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Damien: You say that the 1930 engine with serial number S13775 doesn't fit your car. But, what is it about that engine that causes the problem? Does the transmission not fit the bell housing? Are the motor mounts in the wrong place? This should be a problem that can be solved easier than shipping another engine to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussi John 1 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hi I see you are in Australia, There should be plenty of engines available in Australia. Are you in the Pre-War Studebaker Register. You can advertise for parts in there news letter in Rotating Spokes. Contact the editor Dave Pink; davepink53@yahoo.com> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 I was a member and did advertise in rotating spokes and had no responses. If you know of anything that would be much appreciated. The number cast into the block behind the distributor is G.12.22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Gary_Ash said: Damien: You say that the 1930 engine with serial number S13775 doesn't fit your car. But, what is it about that engine that causes the problem? Does the transmission not fit the bell housing? Are the motor mounts in the wrong place? This should be a problem that can be solved easier than shipping another engine to Australia. There are quite a few differences. Both the problems you list and others. I was really keen to fit this block because it is such a good one but there are to many differences and I am also a stickler for keeping things as original as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) Let us know if you located an engine. If you give me the casting number (not the engine number) cast in the block right above the distributor , I can look for a block. The number yo gave G 12.22 is a casting date, I am looking for a part number cast in the block. Usually a 6 digit number such as 167889 or other. I have some unidentified loose blocks. Robert Kapteyn The casting date you gave is for 1922 as far as I can tell. Are you sure ? Do you have pictures of your engine? Edited September 24, 2017 by rbk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 7 hours ago, rbk said: If you notice , this engine has a code of 9-15 22 and is a 1923 light six engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussi John 1 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hi Hadhec Where are you located, send me an email. I will keep my eyes open for an engine. I recently found two EU engines for a friend, just by word of mouth. Sometimes you have keep repeating the ad in Rotating Spokes until the right person sees it. John Grant Email, jgr13216@bigpond.net.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 This is the one I have with my 1926 Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 that one is different to my 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 still looking for an engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I found an engine block with this casting number. Does this match yours? It does have a crack on the opening but I thinks this could be salvaged. I also have two used cranks , oil pan, brakes transmission gears and shifter. I am having health problems , so please have patience. I talked to our machine shop to have the block cleaned and checked. Robert Kapteyn studebaker@mac.com 815 212 2389 text or voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadhec Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 The number on my block is127353-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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