1952 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Pacemaker Six Series 4B, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Wasp Six, Series 5B, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Six, Series 6B, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 8B, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Hornet Six, Series 7B, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Pacemaker, Series 4B, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,264; Shipping Weight: 3,455 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,335 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $2,116; Shipping Weight: 3,305 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Pacemaker Production Total: 7,486.
Hudson Wasp Six, Series 5B, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,466; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,413; Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,466; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds
2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Pasenger
Base Price; $2,812; Shipping Weight: 3,525 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,048; Shipping Weight: 3,635 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Wasp Six Production Total: 21,876 of which 1,320 were Hollywoods and 220 were Convertibles.
Hudson Custom Commodore Six, Series 6B, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,674; Shipping Weight: 3,595 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,647; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
2 Door Hollywood, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,000; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,247; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Commodore Six Production Total: 1,592 of which 100 were Hollywoods and 20 were Convertibles.
Hudson Custom Commodore Eight, Series 8B, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,769; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,742; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Pounds
2 Door Hollywood, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,095; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,342; Shipping Weight: 3,770 Pound
Production figures by model are not available.
Commodore Six Production Total: 3,125 of which 190 were Hollywoods and 30 were Convertibles.
Hudson Hornet Six, Series 7B, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,769; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,742; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
2 Door Hollywood, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,095; Shipping Weight: 3,630 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,342; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Commodore Six Production Total: 35,921 of which 2,160 were Hollywoods and 360 were Convertibles.
1952 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Pacemaker, Series 4B:
Wheelbase: 120"
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 232.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.70 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 112 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Available Rear Axle Ratios: 4.55:1, 4.10:1, & 3.58:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches
Hudson Wasp Six, Series 5B & Commodore Six, Series 6B:
Wheelbase
Wasp: 120":
Commodore: 124"
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 262.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.70 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.46
Horsepower: 127 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Available Rear Axle Ratios: 4.55:1, 4.10:1, & 3.58:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches (Convertibles 7.60 X 15 inches)
Hudson Commodore Eight, Series 8B:
Wheelbase: 124 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.70 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
AvailableRear Axle Ratios: 4.55:1, 4.10:1, & 3.58:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches (Convertibles 7.60 X 15 inches)
Hudson Hornet Six, Series 7B :
Wheelbase: 124"
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-13/16" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 308.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.20 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 34.88
Horsepower: 145 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 257 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Available Rear Axle Ratios: 4.55:1, 4.10:1, & 3.58:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches (Convertibles 7.60 X 15 inches)
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models, Except Hornet:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-8 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:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 100 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Hornet:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-11 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:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 100 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-8 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:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 119 PSI
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: .008", Exhaust: .010"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .008"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 26.7 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 40.3 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Pressure: 77 Lbs @ 2-3/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
8 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008"; Exhaust .010"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18.7 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: 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
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .006"
Oil Ring: .006"
Clearance in 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
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
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
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: 2.4988"-2.4998"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.009"
Main Bolt Tension: 75 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder
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: .001"
Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.012"
Main Bolt Tension: 75 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, 6 & 8 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints , With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
Filters, All Series:
Oil Filter: AC P203 or Equivalent
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4009A
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 670 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 14" Vacuum
Full Advance: 3.7 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Distributor #1AT-4009
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 330 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 10" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 12" 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 #GDZ-6001B
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces (Maximum)
Field Current at 5 or Volts: 1.3 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6101B
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: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: MZ-4167 (6 Cylinder)
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
68 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,000 RPM
Torque Test:
280 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 4.4 Ft Lbs
Unit #: MCH-6107
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test:
335 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 6.0 Ft Lbs
Unit #: MCH-6109 (Six Cylinder)
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test:
335 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 6.0 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WA-1
Part # 749S
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 16
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .020"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Carburetor Model: WA-1
Part # 968S (Requires 2 Carburetors)
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 2-1/4
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 16
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .016"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Unloader Setting: 9/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Carburetor Model: WA-1
Part # 990S (Requires 2 Carburetors)
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 to 1-3/4
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 16
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .020"
Fast Idle Setting: 1/2"
Unloader Setting: 9/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WGD
Part # 776S
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 46 or 1/2"
Fast Idle Setting: .026"
Unloader Setting: 5/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WGD
Part # 773S
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 46 or 1/2"
Fast Idle Setting: .026"
Unloader Setting: 5/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
Maximum Pressure: 4 - 5 PSI
Brake Specifications, Pacemaker:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 20-1/8"
Width:
Front & 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"
Brake Specifications, 6& 8 Cylinder, Except Pacemaker:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length:
Front: 21-1/3"
Rear: 20-1/8"
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
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series 4B: 4B-132974
6 Cylinder, Series 5B: 5B-132924
6 Cylinder, Series 6B: 6B-133118
8 Cylinder, Series 7B: 7B-132916
6 Cylinder, Series 8B: 8B-133106
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 4B: 4B-132974
Series 5B: 5B-132924
Series 6B: 6B-133118
Series 7B: 7B-132916
Series 8B: 8B-133106
Popular Options
Fender Skirts for Pacemaker, Center Bumper Guards for Pacemaker, Large Hubcaps for Pacemaker & Wasp, Front Fender Ornaments for Pacemaker, Radio, Roof Mounted Antenna, Heater, Wind-up Clock for Pacemaker, Electric Clodk for Wasp or Commodore Six, Outside Sun Visor, Side Window Sun Shields, Wheel Trim Rings, Hydralic Window Lifts on Wasp Convertible (Standard on other Convertibles), Plastic Rear Window for Convertible, Two Tone Paint (Except Convertibles), Twin-H Power (Dual Carburetors), Overdrive, Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission.
1952 Hudson Historical Data
1952 Hudson Model Year Introduction was in January, 1952.
Total 1952 Hudson Production was 70,000.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None
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