1938 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson 112, Series 89, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Six, Series 83, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 85, 8 Cylinder
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 84, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Terraplane DeLuxe, Series 81, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Super Terraplane, Series 82, 6 Cylinder
Hudson 112, Series 89, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
Standard, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $694; Shipping Weight: 2,500 Pounds
Standard, 2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 2,540 Pounds
Standard, 2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $886; Shipping Weight: 2,610 Pounds
Standard, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 2,620 Pounds
Standard, 4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $775; Shipping Weight: 2,625 Pounds
Standard, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $835; Shipping Weight: 2,545 Pounds
Standard, 2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $724; Shipping Weight: 2,595 Pounds
Standard, 2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $743; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds
DeLuxe, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $704; Shipping Weight: 2,500 Pounds
DeLuxe, 2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $750; Shipping Weight: 2,540 Pounds
DeLuxe, 2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $891; Shipping Weight: 2,610 Pounds
DeLuxe, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $765; Shipping Weight: 2,620 Pounds
DeLuxe, 4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $785; Shipping Weight: 2,625 Pounds
DeLuxe, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 2,545 Pounds
DeLuxe, 2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $734; Shipping Weight: 2,595 Pounds
DeLuxe, 2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $753; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Six, Series 83, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $909; Shipping Weight: 2,825 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passsenger
Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,104; Shipping Weight: 2,975 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $948; Shipping Weight: 2,935 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $968; Shipping Weight: 2,940 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $984; Shipping Weight: 3,005 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,005; Shipping Weight: 3,010 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 84, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,031; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $990; Shipping Weight: 3,010 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,121; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,060; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,080; Shipping Weight: NA
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,028; Shipping Weight: 3,115 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,049; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Terraplane DeLuxe, Series 81, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $789; Shipping Weight: 2,725 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $835; Shipping Weight: 2,775 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $926; Shipping Weight: 2,780 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $822; Shipping Weight: 2,820 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $843; Shipping Weight: 2,825 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $990; Shipping Weight: 2,860 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $864; Shipping Weight: 2,885 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $884; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Super Terraplane, Series 82, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 2,755 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $886; Shipping Weight: 2,805 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $971; Shipping Weight: 2,835 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $878; Shipping Weight: 2,865 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $899; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,034; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $915; Shipping Weight: 2,925 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 2,930 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 85, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,080; Shipping Weight: 3,020 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,131; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,134; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,155; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,171; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,191; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Eight Country Club, Series 87, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,199; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,219; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
1938 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Terraplane Business Six, Series 80
Wheelbase: 117 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: 101 @ 4,000 RPM; Optional: 107 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Terraplane Business Six, Series 88
Wheelbase: 124 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: 101 @ 4,000 RPM; Optional: 107 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Terraplane DeLuxe Six, Series 81
Wheelbase: 117 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: 101 @ 4,000 RPM; Optional: 107 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Terraplane DeLuxe Six, Series 82
Wheelbase: 117 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 96 @ 3,900 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: Carter 411S or 417S .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Six, Series 112
Wheelbase: 112 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 175.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 86 @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 5.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Custom Six, Series 83
Wheelbase: 122 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: 101 @ 4,000 RPM; Optional: 107 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
DeLuxe 8, Series 84
Wheelbase: 122 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO-402S .
Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Custom Eight, Series 85
Wheelbase: 129 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO-402S .
Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Country Club Eight, Series 87
Wheelbase: 129 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO-402S .
Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Tune Up Specifications, Series 81 & 82, 6 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032"
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, Series 89, 6 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Ignition Timing: 1/4" Before TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 40 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, Series 83, 6 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032"
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 .032"
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:
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: .002"-.0035
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: 12-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2Gallons; Models 40, 89, 90, 12-1/2 Gallons
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: 2-3/4 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: 2-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series 80, 81, 82, 88: 360000
6 Cylinder, Series 89: 90101
6 Cylinder, Series 83: 98000
8 Cylinder, All Series: 35000
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 80: 80150
Series 88: 88174
Series 81: 81119
Series 82: 82153
Series 89: 8928566
Series 83: 83131
Series 84: 84101
Series 85: 85160
Series 87: 87161
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Except 112
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 22-1/8"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder, Series 112
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 19"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
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: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Terraplane
Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Hudson
Caster: +2-1/4 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 #1GW-4104A
Cam Angle: 35 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, 6 Cylinder
Distributor #1GW-4103A
Cam Angle: 35 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-4008A
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:
Generator #GDF-4082A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.90 to 2.10 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,270 RPM
Maximum Output: 32 Amperes, 8 Volts
Generator #GDF-4083A-1Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.90 to 2.10 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,460 RPM
Maximum Output: 19 Amperes, 8 Volts
Generator #GBM-4069A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 50-60 Ounces
Third: 50-60 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.80 to 4.20 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Maximum Output: 21 Amperes, 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator Number: VRD-4008A
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 to 7.0 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 1.5 to 4.5 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.5 Volts
Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush
Regulator Number: CBA-4003
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 to 7.25 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 1.5 to 4.5 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 15 Amperes
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,6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part # 397S
Casting #339
Repair Kit # 1052A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: 14/64" (Medium Stroke)
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .025", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between anti-percolator lip & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model 89:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part # 411S
Casting #359
Repair Kit # N/A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 to1-1/2
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: 14/64" (Medium Stroke)
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between anti-percolator lip & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model 89:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part # 417S
Casting #359
Repair Kit # 1054A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 to1-1/2
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: 14/64" (Medium Stroke)
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between anti-percolator lip & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WD0
Part # 402S
Casting 148
Repair Kit # 1053A
Float Level: 15/64"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to3/4
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-27
Pump Travel: 15/64" (Short Stroke).
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed and .015" feeler gauge inserted between anti-percolator stem & lip of arm, indicator lines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Fast Idle Setting: .018"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AK
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Pump Model: AB
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Pump Model: AF
Maximum Pressure: 3 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
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1938 Hudson Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in January 1938.
Total 1938 Hudson Production was 51,078.
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