1936 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Custom Six, Series 63, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 65 & 67, 8 Cylinder
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 64 & 66, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Six, Series 63, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 3/5 Passenger
Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $710; Shipping Weight: 2,730 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $730; Shipping Weight: 2,830 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 2,830 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $785; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 64 (120" WB), 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 3/5 Passenger,
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,865 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $875; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $790; Shipping Weight: 2,985 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $815; Shipping Weight: 2,985 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $830; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 66 (127" WB), 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $880; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 65, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 3/5 Passenger,
Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3/5 Passenger
Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 2,915 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $970; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $885; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $910; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $925; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $950; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 67, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $950; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $975; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
1936 HUDSON
General Specifications
Custom Six, Series 63
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 93 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 100 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 329S .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 32
DeLuxe 8, Series 64
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Custom Eight, Series 65
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
DeLuxe Eight, Series 66
Wheelbase: 127 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Custom Eight, Series 67
Wheelbase: 127 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 40 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 27-1/2 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 16258374
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 45 Ft Lbs
Carburetor Specifications:
Carter 329S
Carburetor Model: W-1
Casting #73
Repair Kit # 1049A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: .015"
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Carter 330S
Carburetor Model: W-1
Casting #71
Repair Kit # 1050A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: .015"
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .010"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18.5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 44 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .003"-.005"
8 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .010"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18.5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 44 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .003"-.005"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Piston Removal:
6 Cylinder: Above
8 Cylinder: Above or Below
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .016"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .009"
Oil Ring: .009"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .001"-.003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.935"-1.936"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .003"-.006"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
6 Cylinder Engines: Front: 2.341"-2.342"; Center: 2.373"-2.374";
Rear: 2.311"-2.312"
8 Cylinder Engines: Front: 2.279"-2.280"; No. 2: 2.311"-2.312";
No. 3: 2.341"-2.342"; No. 4: 2.373"-2.374"
Rear: 2.404"-2.405"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0007" -.001"
Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.012"
Main Bolt Tension: 75 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 13 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Capacities, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System: 20 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder: 79000
8 Cylinder: 1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 63: 63101
Series 64: 64101
Series 65: 65101
Series 66: 66101
Series 67: 67101
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 22-1/8"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 7/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Brake Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Lining Material: Primary Shoe Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 24"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 7/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Models
Caster: +4 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .001"-.004:
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.010"
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Distributor #1GB-4301B
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,580 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Distributor #1GP-4001B
Cam Angle: 27-1/2 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 17-1/2 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
All, Except Series 61
Generator #GAR-4701-6
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,090 RPM
Maximum Output: 22.5 Amperes, 8 Volts
Series 61
Generator #GAR-4702
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,165 RPM
Maximum Output: 17.0 Amperes, 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator Number: TC-4304A
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5-7.25
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0.5-2.5
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: MAB-4075
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
60 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 3,700 RPM
Lock Test:
775 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 22.5 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model 63:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #329S
Casting #73
Repair Kit # 1049A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: With throttle & choke valves wide open, adjust lip on choke lever to hold choke valve wide open. Choke valve should release when throttle is closed.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #313S
Casting 71
Repair Kit # 1050A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather.
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: With throttle & choke valves wide open, adjust lip on choke lever to hold choke valve wide open. Choke valve should release when throttle is closed.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 61:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #331S
Casting 272
Repair Kit # 1045A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather.
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: R
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Pump Model: AB
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
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1936 Hudson Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in November 1935.
Total 1936 Hudson Production was 25,409
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