1942 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Traveler Six , Series 20T, 20P & 20C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Super Six, Series 21, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Big Boy Business Six, Series 28C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Six, Series 22, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 24, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Custom Eight, Series 25 & 27, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Travler Six, Series 20T, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 2,845 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $893; Shipping Weight: 2,795 Pounds
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $945; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $973; Shipping Weight: 2,940 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Traveler Six, Series 20P, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,034; Shipping Weight: 2,900 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $981; Shipping Weight: 2,845 Pounds
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,012; Shipping Weight: 2,935 Pounds
4 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,045; Shipping Weight: 2,975 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,292; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Super Six, Series 21, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,159; Shipping Weight: 3,010 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,102; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pound
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,132; Shipping Weight: 3,035 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,162; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,414; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,486; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Commodore Six, Series 22, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,239; Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,176; Shipping Weight: 2,995 Pounds
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,216; Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,246; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,481; Shipping Weight: 3,280 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 24
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,282; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,220; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,252; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,291; Shipping Weight: 3,280 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,533; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pound
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Commodore Custom Eight, Series 25, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,380; Shipping Weight: 3,235 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,318; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Commodore Custom Eight, Series 27, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $1,510; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
1942 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Traveler Six, Series 20T, 20P, & 20C
Wheelbase: 116 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 175.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 92 @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1
Carburetor: Carter Single Barrel 454S .
Tire Size: 5.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 32, Rear, 32
Series 20P: Tire Size: 6.00 X 16; Inflation Pressure 26 Front, 30 Rear
Optional Engine
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 102 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Carburetor: Carter 501S
Hudson Super Six, Series 21
Wheelbase: 121 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 102 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter 501S .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 30
Hudson Commodore Six, Series 22
Wheelbase: 121 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 102 @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter 501S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 30
Hudson Big Boy Business 6, Series 28C
Wheelbase: 128 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 102 @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter 501S .
Tire Size: 5.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 32, Rear, 232
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 24 &
Hudson Commodore Custom Coupe, Series 25
Wheelbase: 121 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 128 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter 502S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 30
Hudson Commodore Custom Sedan Eight, Series 17
Wheelbase: 128 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 650 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 128 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter 502S .
Tire Size: 6.50 x 15; Inflation Pressure: Front 26, Rear 30
Tune Up Specifications, Series 20, 21, & 226 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: 1/2" Before TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008",
With Marked Valve Cover Plates: Intake: .010", Exhaust: .012"
Cylinder Head Torque: 40 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, All Series, 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: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 45 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"
With marked valve cover plates: Intake: .010", Exhaust: .012"
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
Series 20: Intake Opens 28.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 32.5 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: 13 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints, With Overdrive: 3-1/4 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: 18 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 Pints , With Overdrive: 3-1/4 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 20: 20101
6 Cylinder, Series 21: 211324
6 Cylinder, Series 22: 221322
6 Cylinder, Series 28: 28101
8 Cylinder, Series 24: 241318
8 Cylinder, Series 25: 255755
8 Cylinder, Series 27: 271319
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 20: 20101
Series 21: 211324
Series 22: 221322
Series 28: 28101
Series 24: 241318
Series 25: 255755
Series 27: 271319
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: 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: - 1/4 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In; 1/32"
Kingpin Angle: 4-2/5 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, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GW-4203A
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 @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 11-3/4 Degrees @ 1,570 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 11-1/4" Vacuum
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 #GEC-4801A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.60 to 1.78 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7 Volts @ 1,200 RPM
Maximum Output: 43 Amperes, 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator Number: VRR-4001A
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 to 6.6 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.5 Volts
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Unit #: MZ-4092
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
70 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM
Lock Test:
560 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 11.8 Ft Lbs
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
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: WD0
Part # 501S
Casting #286
Repair Kit # 1302
Float Level: 1/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Pump Travel: 18/64" (Long Stroke)
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle closed, indicator lines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Fast Idle Setting: .045"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WD0
Part # 502S
Casting #279
Repair Kit # 1303
Float Level: 1/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Pump Travel: 18/64" (Long Stroke)
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle closed, indicator lines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Fast Idle Setting: .053"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: W11
Part # 524S
Casting #N/A
Repair Kit # N/A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: 17/64" (Short Stroke)
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
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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1942 Hudson Historical Data
Total 1942 Hudson Production was 40,661.
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