keninman Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Dumb question but are there any shop / service manuals for this vehicle? I am having no luck in my searches, Google and the forum. I do have the original owners manual that has a lot of good info but no torque specs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 You need to be a bit more specific. Are you looking for the Dictator Six model GL or Dictator Eight model FC. There were Service Bulletin supplements for both. As for torque specifications no one used or listed those prior to c.1938 so they will not be included in any service info you will find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Yes it is a Dictator Six Sedan, not the Coach (I think) or Regal (I know). Since there seem to be many around here that have pre 36 Studebakers, are there some general torque specs that are used with these flat heads? Rod bearings, main bearings, head bolts, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 For torque specs you usually have to use generic values based on bolt size, thread TPI, whether it is oiled or dry and assuming they are Grade 2 bolts. Here is a general treatise for starters: http://www.boltscience.com/pages/tighten.htm and some charts: http://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/bolt-torque-chart/ techtorque.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 29Jester pointed me to a shop manual reprint. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Do not want to burst your bubble but there was no shop manual for the 1929-30 Dictator GL. The Service Bulletin update (that I posted page one above) would probably be helpful and is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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