1939 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson 112, Series 90, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Pacemaker, Series 91, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Six, Series 92, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Country Club Six, Series 93, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Country Club Eight, Series 95, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Country Club Eight, Series 97, 8 Cylinder
Hudson 112, Series 90, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $745; Shipping Weight: 2,587 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $886; Shipping Weight: 2,627 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $936; Shipping Weight: 2,732 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $775; Shipping Weight: 2,682 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $806; Shipping Weight: 2,712Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $791; Shipping Weight: 2,622 Pounds
2 Door Utility Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $750; Shipping Weight: 2,714 Pounds
2 Door Travelers Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $695; Shipping Weight: 2,544 Pounds
2 Door Utility C'ch, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $725; Shipping Weight: 2,634 Pounds
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $931; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Pacemaker, Series 91, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $854; Shipping Weight: 2,867 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $823; Shipping Weight: 2,832 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passsenger
Base Price: $844; Shipping Weight: 2,752 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $973; Shipping Weight: 2,717 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Six, Series 92, 6 Cylinder
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $823; Shipping Weight: 2,757 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $869; Shipping Weight: $2,787
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $972; Shipping Weight: 2,782 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,032; Shipping Weight: 2,892 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $856; Shipping Weight: 2,847 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $898; Shipping Weight: 2,897 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 Country Club Six, Series 93, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $919; Shipping Weight: 2,848 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $967; Shipping Weight: 2,893 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,052; Shipping Weight: 2,898 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,023Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,115; Shipping Weight: 2,983 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $960; Shipping Weight: 2,968 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Country Club Eight, Series 95, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,051; Shipping Weight: 3,053 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,138; Shipping Weight: 3,033 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,201; Shipping Weight: 3,123 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,049; Shipping Weight: 3,138 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $878; Shipping Weight: 2,865 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,079; Shipping Weight: 3,193 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Country Club Eight, Series 97, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Custom 6 Passenger Sedan
Base Price: $1,175; Shipping Weight: 3,268 Pounds
4 Door Custom 7 Passenger Sedan
Base Price: $1,430; Shipping Weight: 3,378 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
1939 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Six 112, Series 90
Wheelbase: 112 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 175.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 86 @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 1 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Business Six, Series 98
Wheelbase: 119 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 175.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 86 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 1 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Pacemaker Six, Series 91
Wheelbase: 118 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
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 1 Barrel Carter .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Six, Series 92
Wheelbase: 118 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: 96 @ 3,900 RPM; Optional: 101 HP @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 1 Barrel Carter; Optional: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Country Club Six, Series 93
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;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 101 @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Hudson Country Club 8, Series 95
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 Country Club Eight, Series 97
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: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Tune Up Specifications, Series 90, 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 92 & 93, 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 95 & 97, 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: 40 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: 40 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; Model 90, 12-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 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: 17-1/2 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: 2-1/4 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 90: 90101
6 Cylinder, Series 91: 9132576
6 Cylinder, Series 92: 92107
6 Cylinder, Series 93: 93104
8 Cylinder, Series 95: 95106
8 Cylinder, Series 97: 97015
6 Cylinder, Series 98: 982995
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 90: 90150
Series 98: 982995
Series 91: 9132576
Series 92: 92107
Series 89: 892995
Series 93: 93104
Series 95: 95106
Series 97: 97105
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, All Series
Caster: +1-1/2 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: .002"-.004"
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 90:
Distributor #1GW-4202A
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, Series 90:
Distributor #1GW-4125A
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, Series 92 & 93:
Distributor #1GW-4126A
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, Series 92 & 93:
Distributor #1GW-4201A
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 #GDS-4801A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.65 to 1.82 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,210 RPM
Maximum Output: 34 Amperes, 8 Volts
Generator #GDS-4801A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.65 to 1.82 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,210 RPM
Maximum Output: 34 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
Unit #: MAJ-4057
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
67 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 4,100 RPM
Lock Test:
750 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 17.0 Ft Lbs
Unit #: MAB-4100
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 # 437S
Casting #339
Repair Kit # 1067A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/4
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: 14/64" (Medim 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, 6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part # 438S
Casting #383
Repair Kit # 1067A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to1-1/4
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 # 430S
Casting 199
Repair Kit # 1068A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to 1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Pump Travel: 18/64" (Long Stroke).
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed, indicator lines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Fast Idle Setting: .054"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AK
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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1939 Hudson Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in November 1938.
Total 1939 Hudson Production was 82,161.
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