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28 Studebaker Dictator
  • ESSX28-1ESSX28-1
    Posts: 995Platinum Member
    A friend has just got a 28 Studebaker Dictator. It's still 6 volt & running an electric fuel pump. He'd like to put it back to the original mechanical pump but the bits of one that he has are not usable (mounting lugs broken off & no arm & we can't tell about the diaphram). Where might we find a correct pump either rebuilt or at least usable?

    I know about vacuum tanks from my 28 Essex Coupes but as yet, not much about Studebakers.



    Thanks
    Dave Y
    New Zealand
  • hudsonsplasher1hudsonsplasher1
    Posts: 532Platinum Member
    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.
  • Steve E.
    Posts: 520Platinum Member
    Believe that 28 Studes used a vacuum tank instead of a fuel pump, correct me if I'm wrong.
  • hoopity
    Posts: 148Expert Adviser
    This is true. I ran a 28 Erskine for 20 yrs.
  • hoopity
    Posts: 148Expert Adviser
    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.
  • Ron P
    Posts: 910Platinum Member
    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.
  • ESSX28-1ESSX28-1
    Posts: 995Platinum Member
    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.
    Dave Y
    New Zealand
  • hoopity
    Posts: 148Expert Adviser
    I'll be glad to throw that 6v pump away for you....
  • Ol racerOl racer
    Posts: 1,677Platinum Member
    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...
  • Harry HillHarry Hill
    Posts: 1,303Platinum Member
    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
  • Steve E.
    Posts: 520Platinum Member
    Studebaker engines were built in house, Don't think they ever used Continental in their pass. cars.
  • Geoff C., N.Z.Geoff C., N.Z.
    Posts: 2,270Platinum Member
    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.
    If you're stuck in a hole, stop digging.
  • Steve E.
    Posts: 520Platinum Member
    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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