1953 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Jet, Series 1C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Super Jet, Series 2C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Wasp, Series 4C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Super Wasp, Series 5C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Hornet, Series 7C, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Jet, Series 1C, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,858; Shipping Weight: 2,650 Pounds
Hudson Super Jet, Series 2C, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,954; Shipping Weight: 2,700 Pounds
2 Door Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,933; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hudson Jet & Super Jet Production Total: 21,143.
Hudson Wasp, Series 4C, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,264; Shipping Weight: 3,350 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds
Hudson Super Wasp, Series 5C, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,466; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,413; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,466; Shipping Weight: 3,455 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: 3,655 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Wasp & Super Wasp Production Total: 17,792 of which 590 were Hollywood 2 Door Hardtops & 50 were Convertibles.
Hudson Hornet, Series 7C, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,769; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,742; Shipping Weight: 3,530 Pounds
2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Pasenger
Base Price; $3,095; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds
2 Door Brougham Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,342; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Pounds
Production figures by model are not available.
Hornet Production Total: 27,208 of which 910 were Hollywood 2 Door Hardtops. Convertible Production Not Available
1953 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Jet, Series 1C & Super Jet, Series 2C:
Wheelbase: 105"
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 202.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 104 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 158 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Available Rear Axle Ratios: 4.55:1, 4.10:1, 4.09:1, 4.27:1, 3.54:1, 3.31:1. & 3.07:1
Tire Size:
Jet: 5.90 x 15 inches
Super Jet: 6.40 x 15 inches
Hudson Wasp, Series 4C:
Wheelbase
Wasp: 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: 30.46
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, 4.09:1, 4.27:1, 3.54:1, 3.31:1. & 3.07:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches
Hudson Super Wasp, Series 5C:
Wheelbase
Wasp: 120":
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, 4.09:1, 4.27:1, 3.54:1, 3.31:1. & 3.07:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches
Hudson Hornet Six, Series 7C :
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
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1, 4.10:1, 4.09:1, 4.27:1, 3.54:1, 3.31:1. & 3.07:1
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches (Convertibles 7.60 X 15 inches)
Tune Up Specifications, Hudson Jet & Super Jet:
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: Line on Vibration Damper
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, Wasp & Super Wasp:
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, 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
Valve Specifications
Hudson Jet & Super Jet: 6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: .010", Exhaust: .012"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 26.8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 45.7 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 2 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Hudson Wasp & Hornet: 6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: .008", Exhaust: .010"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .008"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 26.7 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 40.3 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 77 Lbs @ 2-3/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Piston & Ring Data, Hornets & Wasps, 6 Cylinder
Piston Removal: Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Width of 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, Hudson Jets, 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: .004"
Oil Ring: .004"
Clearance in Ring Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9684"-.9687"
Engine Bearing Data, Hudson Wasp & Hornet, 6 Cylinder
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1244"-2.1254"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013"
Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft Lbs.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4988"-2.4998"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.009"
Main Bolt Tension: 70-80 Lbs. Ft. Lbs
Engine Bearing Data, Hudson Jet, 6 Cylinder
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.937"- 1.938"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .002"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013"
Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4988"-2.4998"
Main Bearing Clearance: .005"-.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .036"-.009"
Main Bolt Tension: 70-80 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, All Models Except Jet:
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
Capacities, Hudson Jet:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 16 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 Pints , With Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Filters, All Series:
Oil Filter: AC P203 or Equivalent
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
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 Generator Specifications:
Generator #GGW-4801B
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces (Maximum)
Field Current at 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6104A
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: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 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-6109
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
Carburetor Model: WA-1
Part # 2009S
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: .030"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Unloader Setting: 9/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WA-1
Part # 2009SA
Float Level: 7/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 16
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-241
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Unloader Setting: 9/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WA-1
Part # 2013S
Float Level: 1/4"
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: .016"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
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
Carburetor Model: WGD
Part # 2115S
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 to 1-3/4
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 43 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, Hudson Jet:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 17-1/2"
Width:
Front: 2"
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, Hudson Wasp, Model 4C:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length:
Front: 22"
Rear: 22"
Width:
Front: 1-3/4"
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"
Brake Specifications, Hudson Super Wasp, Model 5C & Hornet, Model 7C:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length:
Front: 22-5/8"
Rear: 22-9/64"
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, Hudson Jets:
Caster: 0 Degrees
Camber: +3/4 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 25 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 30 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series Except Jets:
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 1C: 1C-203865
6 Cylinder, Series 2C: 2C-203543
6 Cylinder, Series 4C: 4C-202928
6 Cylinder, Series 5C: 5C-202919
6 Cylinder, Series 7C: 7C-202917
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 1C: 1C-203965
Series 2C: 2C-203543
Series 4C: 4C-202928
Series 5C: 5C-202919
Series 7C: 7C-202917
Popular Options
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1953 Hudson Historical Data
1953 Hudson Model Year Introduction was in November, 1952.
Total 1953 Hudson Production was 66,143.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None
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