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Hi Keith, I recieved the oil pump housing and it was a good fit. I tried to take some photos to compare the pumps. The pumps matched internally, ports, and drilled threaded hole. The width of the new pump is a little larger than the old one which gives it extra support. So, I encourage you to work with Bob. Please keep us posted-Paul

As a suggestion on your oil pump, you may try to locate a machine shop to make you a new body out of billet aluminum as Ken Smart has done. Also, you may contact Ken to see if he has the resources to make one for you. Paul

Hi GE, The person who you want to contact for the oil pump housing is a person by the name of Ken Smart. His email address is ksma1003@bellsouth.net and his phone number is 985-879-1003. Ken is making up two pieces. One piece is for me and the other is to sell. See thread dated January 30th, 2010-take care pgb123

I recently came across an advertisement in one of the Classic Car Clubs of America. The Indiana region of the CCCA is doing a project with on Classic car motor oil. The website is Classic Car Motor Oil. The club talks about the DVVP and why zinc is good for early cars. I hope this will help you. Paul

Hi Stude8, Thank you for your help. The car was fitted out with a canister style oil filter, not the screw in type. It is a fram filter. I am a pretty good wrench turner, but some of this pot metal stuff I have not run into, especially in carberators and oil pumps. I feel pretty good about the engine once I get the oil pump body replaced. I am pleased with the work I have done on the engine, knowing that there is always a "get-to-know-you" time period. You have helped explain to me why the oil pressure dropped. The thing I find hard about this car is finding parts, and I have found this forum very helpful. I am thankful people like yourself are willing to help novices. The car is not immediately avialable. I was driving it down to have it reupholstered when the problem occurred. I am so glad it happened now and not on a tour. I will send you photos later this week of the car oil system. thanks Paul

There was no oil restrictor in the supply oil line to the oil filter. Why did you find you had to put one in line and was original equipment or something you intalled to increase oil pressure? I would be afraid of the restricting the amount of oil going to the filter, but I may be wrong. Also, would not you hear more engine noise when the engine if first started and warming up until there was sufficent flow? Paul

Wow! I want to thank all of you who have helped me with my questions. I did install the origional oil pump and did check it over for cracks and did not find any in the main body. I did notice some hair line cracks in the casting where the bolts go through. So, I let the pump soak in a solvent for a couple of days to remove the oil and used JB weld to help seal up these cracks. I do agree with Stude 8 that this is the cause of the drop in oil pressure. I am thankful that it was not a catastrophic oil pump failure. I am also thankful to Bob Kapteyn to help me out and also for the important information on the oil pumps from Stude 8. This restoration has been a challanging experience for me and I appreciate all of the feedback-Paul

Will this body fit a 1929 studebaker President model FE oil pump? thanks Paul

Thanks for your help. The screen filter was removed and a modern style filter assembly was installed. I am thinking that there may be a problem with the oil pump itself. Why it should show up now I can not think of. I broke in the engine with about 20 hrs of run time and always had good pressure. In talking with a few people there is an oil pressure relief valve in the front of the car. As I understand it, this was used to help relieve high pressure. I need to put an inquiry into the forum to learn more. Thanks Paul

What model studebaker are you working on? I have a 1929 stude Pres FE. The engine is rebuilt now and I used a 20w-50 engine oil. After driving it for an hour or so the engine oil pressure began to drop from what I believe is thinning of the oil due to heat. The day was warm as well. There were no knocks in the engine or oil leaks. In fact, the oil level was checked before starting the engine. At the end of the drive there was no loss of oil or leakage. So I am definatley curious as to how you have made out with your car's engine. What is ZDDP. I am new to the studebaker club as well. thanks Paul

Butch has a salvage yard that has more engine and chasis parts. The parts are still on the cars and out in the woods. I do know he has some early stude stuff, but I am not sure as to the years. Paul

You may try to contact Alan (nickname Butch) Hartshorn in Vt., USA His phone number is 802-496-2281. -Paul

I have a 1929 President model FE and am in need of replacement windshield curved, corner pieces. Does anyone know if a pierce arrow windshield would have these same curved corner pieces just out of curiosity? thanks Paul

Thank you very much for the information and i apologize for not responding earler. I am interested in purchasing the switch. Please let me know its price and I want to thank you for your help. Paul

Good Day Everyone, My name is Paul Baresel and I am new to the Antique Studebaker Club. I have a 1929, Pres, 8 cyl, 7 passenger, model FE. I am looking for the steering column/wheel lighting switch. I believe the part number for the complete switch is 158312. Any leads, origional or repro would be appreciated. Thanks