1949 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Super Six, Series 491, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Super Eight, Series 493, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Six, Series 492, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 494, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Super Six, Series 491, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,207; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,156; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,203; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $2,053; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,799; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Super Six Production Total: 91,333 of which 1,868 were Convertibles.
Hudson Super Eight, Series 493, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,296; Shipping Weight: 3,565 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,245; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Super Eight Production Total: 6,365
Hudson Commodore Six, Series 492, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,383; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,359; Shipping Weight: 3,585 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,952; Shipping Weight: 3,780 Pound
Production figures by model are not available.
Commodore Six Production Total: 32,715 of which 656 were Convertibles.
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 494, 8 Cylinder Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,472; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,448; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,041; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pound
Production figures by model are not available.
Commodore Eight Production Total: 28,687, including 596 Convertibles
1949 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Super Six, Series 491 & Commodore Six, Series 493
Wheelbase: 124"
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 262.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 121 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.1:1; Optional: 4-5/9:1 (Standard with Overdrive) or 4.3:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter WDO, #647S .
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Hudson Super Eight, Series 492 & Commodore Eight, Series 494
Wheelbase: 124 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: 198 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 4 to 12 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.1:1; Optional: 4-5/9:1 (Standard with Overdrive) or 4.3:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter Model WDO, 647S .
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models:
Spark Plug Type:
Cast Iron Head: Champion J-9 or Equivalent
Aluminum Head: Champion H-10 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: UDC Mark 1-6 on Flywheel
Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .010", Exhaust .012",
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 119 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models:
Spark Plug:
Cast IronHead: Champion J-9 or Equivalent
Aluminum Head: Champion H-10 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032"
Point Gap: .017"
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing: UDC Mark 1-8 on Flywheel
Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 45 Ft Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 119 PSI
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: .010", Exhaust: .012"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .012"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 7.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 7.5 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 77 Lbs @ 2-3/16 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
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 18.7 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 Cylinder
Piston Removal: Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .016"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9684" - .9687"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder
Piston Removal: Above or Below
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .016"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .004"
Oil Ring: .004"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7497"-.750"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .001"-.003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.0035
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1244"-2.1254"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013"
Rod Bolt Tension: 45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4995"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.009"
Main Bolt Tension: 75 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .001"-.003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.0035
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.935"- 1.936"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0006"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013"
Rod Bolt Tension: 45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
Front: 2.279" - 2.280"; #2: 2.311"-2.312"; #3: 2.341"-2.342";
#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:
Without Heater: 17 Quarts
With Heater: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20;
Above -10F 20W
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints, With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90HY, Winter 90HY
Capacities, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18 Quarts
With Heater: 19 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20;
Above -10F 20W
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints , With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90HY, Winter 90HY
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GS-4213-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 540 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 13-1/4" Vacuum
Full Advance: 4 Degrees @ 15-1/2" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GT-4204A-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 17-1/2 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 10" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GT-4204B-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 330 RPM
Full Advance: 17-1/2 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 14" Vacuum
Full Advance: 4 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GDS-4801A
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 33 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces (Maximum)
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.3 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRR-4001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.5 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: None
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: MCL-6006
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,900 RPM
Torque Test:
410 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 8.0 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: WD0
Part # 647S-SA
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1-1/4 to 1-3/4
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 18
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Fast Idle Setting: .054"
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Carburetor Model: WD0
Part # 648S
Float Level: 13/64"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 14
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Fast Idle Setting: .054"
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AJ
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Pump Model: AH
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
Brake Specifications, 6& 8 Cylinder:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 21"
Width:
Front: 2-1/4"
Rear: 1-3/4"
Thickness: 11/64"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series
Caster: +1 Degree
Camber: +1 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 25 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 30 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 3-3/5 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"
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series 491: 491101
6 Cylinder, Series 492: 492101
8 Cylinder, Series 493: 493101
8 Cylinder, Series 494: 494101
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 491: 491101
Series 492: 492101
Series 493: 493101
Series 494: 494101
Popular Options
Front Fender Ornament (Supers), Red or Cream Wheel Covers, Front Bumper Guard (Supers), Convertible Rear Window Glass, Weather Control Heater, Radio, Foam Rubber Front Seat Backs, Turn Signals, Commodore Steering Wheel on Supers, Wheel Trim Rings, Power Windows (Super 6 Convertibles), Large Hub Caps, Electric Clock on Supers, Leather Trim, Aluminum Cylinder Head (6 & 8Cylinder), Vacumotive Drive, Drive-Master including Vacumotive Drive, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Overdrive, Vacuum Booster Pump.
1949 Hudson Historical Data
1949 Hudson Model Year Introduction was in November, 1948.
Total 1949 Hudson Production was 159,100.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 4 Door Sedan
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