28 Studebaker Dictator

ESSX28-1
ESSX28-1 Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I know I'm on the wrong forum but this is where the action is & you guys are so friendly & helpful. A friend needs to find a fuel pump (mechanical) for his 28 Studebaker Dictator, if only to shut me up about 'non original' Any suggestions for where or who?



Thanks

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  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    ESSX28-1 wrote:
    I know I'm on the wrong forum but this is where the action is & you guys are so friendly & helpful. A friend needs to find a fuel pump (mechanical) for his 28 Studebaker Dictator, if only to shut me up about 'non original' Any suggestions for where or who?



    Thanks



    Try Northwestern Auto in Grand Rapids Michigan USA. They should have one.

    Email is northwesternautosupply.com. Or phone is 616-241-5611.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Believe that 28 Studes used a vacuum tank instead of a fuel pump, correct me if I'm wrong.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This is true. I ran a 28 Erskine for 20 yrs.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    It should have the Continental red seal 6 with a block off plate. Best solution is a 6 v fuel pump with a filter and regulator set to 3.5-4lbs hidden. Use the vacuume tank for looks, thats all its worth.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    hoopity wrote:
    It should have the Continental red seal 6 with a block off plate. Best solution is a 6 v fuel pump with a filter and regulator set to 3.5-4lbs hidden. Use the vacuume tank for looks, thats all its worth.



    I run an original vacuum tank on my 1929 Hudson and it works great.
  • ESSX28-1
    ESSX28-1 Senior Contributor
    Ron P wrote:
    I run an original vacuum tank on my 1929 Hudson and it works great.



    I run vacuum tanks on my '28 Essex Coupes & 99.9% of time they work great but 0.1% they are a PIA!!

    This Studebaker has a mechanical pump (badly broken) & is currently on a 6v electric pump that we want to discard.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I'll be glad to throw that 6v pump away for you....
  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    Dave Y,

    Have you tried an AutoZone or Advance Auto? They advertise listings for antique autos and suprisingly, they have surfaced some unique parts for me. If not, try Dave Kostansek @440 994 9173 or 440 293 4079, Dave specializes in rebuilding pumps, carbs, and much more for Hudson's as far back as 1909, so he may know a resource to help you find a pump...
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I have a vacuum tank on my 29 Dodge Bros pick up, the oil pump quit pulling vacuum so I'm dead in the water. That was Dodge Bros idea, no oil pressure no vacuum to the tank and the engine quit. Now I need to find a new slinger pump so the DB will run again. Bill Albright gave me the name of a local guy who is a mopar expert so I'll contact him. I tried an electric pump with a pressure regulator but the pressure was still to high for the old updraft carb and the float and needle couldn't hold it back, even at 1.5 lbs. The vacuum tank worked perfect. Now I'm spending all my spare time with the Hash and the DB is being neglected even more. I need twice as much spare time and less work time for more money. Or I need someone to pay me to do my hobbies. But then, would it still be a hobby? I guess if you love what you do it isn't work. Is that right Bill?



    Harry
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Studebaker engines were built in house, Don't think they ever used Continental in their pass. cars.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Steve E. wrote:
    Studebaker engines were built in house, Don't think they ever used Continental in their pass. cars.

    Except in their "junior" car the Erskine, which was supposed to be Studebaker's challenge to Hudson's Essex, but it never sold in the unprecedented numbers of the "World's largest selling six" . It was in inferior car, with a wooden body, and was slightly more expensive expensive than the Essex. It did have a full pressure lubrication system, and Bendix brakes the same as the Essex, but lacked splayed rear springs, so didn't handle or ride as well. I understand that it was an "assembled" car, with all components being bought in. It morphed in to the Rockne around 1932, which was stillborn.

    Geoff.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Hey Geoff, thanks for the info. I didn't know that about the Erskine, only that it wasn't as good a car as the 24 Essex. I do know that they used Hercules engines in some of their bigger trucks but I think that was during WW II and after. their biggest engine pre war was the Commander six at 226cid.
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