1955 HUDSON

1955 HUDSON

Model Designations:

Hudson Rambler, Series 2500/5500, 6 Cylinder

Hudson Wasp Super & Custom, Series 40, 6 Cylinder

Hudson Hornet Super & Custom, Series 60, 6 Cylinder

Hudson Hornet Super & Custom, Series 80, 8 Cylinder

Hudson Metropolitan, Series 54, 4 Cylinder

Hudson Rambler, Fleet Special, Series 2500-1, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Utility Wagon, 3 Passenger, Body #2504

Base Price: $1,570; Shipping Weight: 2,500 Pounds; Production Total: 21

2 Door DeLuxe Business Sedan, Body #5512

Base Price: $1,457; Shipping Weight: 2,400 Pounds; Production Total: 34

Hudson Rambler DeLuxe, Series 5500, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5515

Base Price: $1,695; Shipping Weight: 2,576 Pounds; Production Total: *

Hudson Rambler Super, Series 5500-1, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger; Body #5516-1

Base Price: $1,683; Shipping Weight: 2,450 Pounds; Production Total: 2,970

2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger; Body #5514-1

Base Price: $1,689; Shipping Weight: 2,432 Pounds; Production Total: 1,335

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5515-1

Base Price: $1,798; Shipping Weight: 2,770 Pounds: Production Total: *

Hudson Rambler Custom, Series 5500-2, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5515-2

Base Price: $1,989; Shipping Weight: 2,606 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Cross Country Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #5518-2

Base Price: $2,098; Shipping Weight: 2,685 Pounds; Production Total: 12,023

4 Door Country Club, 5 Passenger, Body #5500-2

Base Price: $1,995; Shipping Weight: 2,518 Pounds; Production Total: 601

* Hudson Rambler 4 Door Sedan Production totaled 7,210, however no series production is

available.

Hudson Wasp Super Six, Series 40-1, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35545-1

Base Price: $2,290; Shipping Weight: 3,254 Pounds; Production Total: +

Hudson Wasp Custom Six, Series 40-2, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35545-2

Base Price: $2,460; Shipping Weight: 3,347 Pounds; Production Total: 5,551+

2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Passenger; Body #35547-2

Base Price: $2,570; Shipping Weight: 3,362 Pounds; Production Total: 1,640

+ Super Wasp & Custom Wasp 4 Door Sedan Production total is combined.

Hudson Hornet Super Six, Series 60-1, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35565-1

Base Price: $2,565; Shipping Weight: 3,495 Pounds; Production Total: *

* Production Total is included with the Hudson Custom Six 4 Door Sedan.

Hudson Hornet Custom Six, Series 60-2, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35565-2

Base Price: $2,760; Shipping Weight: 3,562 Pounds; Production Total: 5,357

2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Pasenger; Body #35557-2

Base Price; $2,880; Shipping Weight: 3,587 Pounds; Production Total: 1,554

Hudson Hornet Super Eight, Series 80-1, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35585-1

Base Price: $2,825; Shipping Weight: 3,806 Pounds; Production Total: *

Hudson Hornet Custom Eight, Series 80-2, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35585-2

Base Price: $3,015; Shipping Weight: 3,846 Pounds; Production Total: 4449*

2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Passenger; Body #35587-2

Base Price: $3,145; Shipping Weight: 3,876 Pounds; Production Total: 1,770

* Production Total For the Hornet Super & Custom Eight 4 door sedans is combined.

Hudson Metropolitan, Series 54:

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger, 4 Cylinder

Base Price: $1,469; Shipping Weight: 1,803 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Cylinder

Base Price: $1,445; Shipping Weight: 1,843 Pounds; Production Total: *

* 3,840 Hudson & Nash Metropolitans were built.

1955 HUDSON

General Specifications

Hudson Rambler Six:

Wheelbase:

2 Door Sedan: 100"

4 Door Sedan: 108"

Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 150 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Available Rear Axle Ratios: 3.77:1 & 4.40:1

Tire Size: 6.40 x 15"

Hudson Wasp, 6 Cylinder:

Wheelbase: 114-1/2"

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: 115 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 158 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Available Rear Axle Ratios: 3.15:1, 3.54:1. 3.58:1, 4.10:1, & 4.40:1

Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches

Hudson Hornet, 6 Cylinder:

Wheelbase: 121-1/2"

Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-13/16" X 4-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 308.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 34.88

Horsepower: 165 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 264 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.15:1, 3.54:1, 3.5j8:1, 4.10:1, & 4.40:1

Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches

Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder:

Wheelbase: 121-1/2"

Engine Type: V-8, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 352.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.55 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 220 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 320 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.15:1, 3.54:1, 3.5j8:1, 4.10:1, & 4.40:1

Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches

Hudson Metropolitan :

Wheelbase: 85"

Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder

No further data is available on the Hudson Metropolitan

Tune Up Specifications, Hudson Rambler:

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7A, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees After Top Dead Center, Mark on Flywheel

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, Hudson Wasp:

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10 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, Hornet, 6 Cylinder:

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, Hornet, 8 Cylinder:

Spark Plug Type:

Prior to Engine #P-6001: Champion H10 or Equivalent; Gap: .025"

Engine #P-6001 & Later: Auto-Lite AG5; Gap: .035"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 425 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-60 Ft Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI

Valve Specifications

Hudson Rambler: 6 Cylinder Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake: .016", Exhaust: .018"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 19 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0013"-.0033"

Exhaust .0013"-.0033"

Hudson Wasp: 6 Cylinder Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake: .010", Exhaust: .014"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .008"

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 Hornet: 6 Cylinder Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake: .010", Exhaust: .014"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .008"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 33.7 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 28.4 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 77 Lbs @ -3/162 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015

"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Hudson Hornet: 8 Cylinder Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero, Exhaust: Zero

Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44-1/2 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 18 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 66 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0005"-.0025"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Piston & Ring Data, Hudson Rambler, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale: Each Piston Supports it's own weight in any portion of the cylinder.

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Clearance in Ring Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Control Ring: .002"-.004"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8594"

Piston & Ring Data, Hudson Wasp, 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: .004"

Oil Ring: .004"

Clearance in Ring Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .7499"

Piston & Ring Data, Hudson Hornet, 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" to .9687"

Piston & Ring Data, Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder

Piston Removal: Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .019"

Oil Ring: .015"

Clearance in Ring Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9803"

Engine Bearing Data, Hudson Rambler, 6 Cylinder

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Rod End Play: .005"-.015"

Rod Bolt Tension: 27-30 Lbs. Ft Lbs.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.0015"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 66-70 Lbs. Ft. Lbs

Engine Bearing Data, Hudson Wasp, 6 Cylinder

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.937: - 1.938"

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: 75-80 Lbs. Ft. Lbs

Engine Bearing Data, Hudson 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: 75-80 Lbs. Ft. Lbs

Engine Bearing Data, Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .003"-.011"

Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft Lbs.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4990"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.85"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft. Lbs

Capacities, Hudson Rambler:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater: 12 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 Pints , With Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Capacities, Hudson Wasp:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 13 Quarts

With Heater: 14 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints , With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Capacities, Hudson Hornet, 6 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: 2-1/4 Pints , With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Capacities, Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: Not Applicable , With Overdrive: Not Applicable

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Filters, 6 Cylinder Models:

Oil Filter: AC P203 or Equivalent

Air Filter: AC A130C 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 Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1AT-4016

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 @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 9-1/2" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, V-8:

Distributor #1BK-4001

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 33-39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 20 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 10" Vacuum

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Rambler:

Distributor #1112382

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: 18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 325 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4" to 6"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 4.5 to 6.5 Degrees

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 Adjust 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 Generator Specifications:

Generator #GGW-4802A

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 Adjust 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 Generator Specifications, V-8:

Generator #GGW-4801E

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 5 or 10 Volts: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes

Regulator #VBE-6101A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Adjust Points: 6.5 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 5 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

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Rambler:

Generator #1100021

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,650 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 6 or 12 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes

Regulator #1118841

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.2 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 38 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

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

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, V-8:

Unit #: MCL-6132 (8 Cylinder)

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

70 Amperes; 5.65 Volts; @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test:

410 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 8.0 Ft Lbs

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications (Rambler):

Unit #: 1107119

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test:

70 Amperes; 5.65 Volts; @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test:

550 Amperes; 3.25 Volts; Torque: 11 Ft Lbs

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Rambler, 6 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: YF

Part # 2014S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until the diaphragm bottoms in the chamber.

Fast Idle Setting: .054"

Unloader Setting: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

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

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part # 2113S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1-1/4 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

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part # 2252S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1-3/4 to 2-3/4

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: With pump connector link in outer hole, back out throttle lever set scrw until throttle valves are fully seated, hold straight edge across top of cover boss at pump arm. Adjust by bending pump arm at upper angle

Fast Idle Adjustment: .029"

Unloader Setting: 7/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part # 2231S-SA

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2

Fast Idle Adjustment: .030"

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2232S

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 5/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 21/32":

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to 1-1/4

Pump Adjustment: Install pump connector link in outer hole of pump arm. Back out throttle l ever set screw until throttle valves seat in bors. Hold straight edge across top of dust cover boss at pump arm. Adjust by bending throttle connector rod at its angled portion.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .031"

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2284S

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 5/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 21/32":

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2

Fast Idle Adjustment: .031"

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Fuel Pump Data:

6 Cylinder:

Maximum Pressure: 4 - 5 PSI

8 Cylinder:

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 - 5-1/2 PSI

Brake Specifications, Hudson Rambler:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length:

Front: 17.57"

Rear: 16.84"

Width:

Front: Primary 1-1/4"; Secondary 1"

Rear: Primary 2"; Secondary 2-1/2"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 13/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Hudson Wasp:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length:

Front: 19-1/2"

Rear: 19-1/2"

Width:

Front: 2-1/4"

Rear: 1-3/4"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Hudson Hornet:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length:

Front: 21-3/8"

Rear: 21-3/8"

Width:

Front: 2-1/2"

Rear: 2"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Hudson Rambler:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degree

Toe In; 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 21 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 8 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Hudson Wasp:

Caster: +1/2 Degree (With Power Steering: +1 Degree)

Camber: 0 Degrees

Toe In; 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 24 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 3 Degrees - 36'

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Hudson Hornet:

Caster: +1/2 Degree (With Power Steering: +1 Degree)

Camber: 0 Degrees

Toe In; 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 26 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 3 Degrees - 36'

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Rambler: D-205001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Rambler: DC-15001 El Segundo, California

Wasp W-1001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hornet 6 X-1001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

XC-1001 El Segundo, California

Hornet V-8 Y-1001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

YC-1001 El Segundo, California

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Rambler: H-45001

Wasp M-1001

Hornet 6 F-1001

Hornet V-8 P-1001

Popular Options

Radio, Heater, Air Conditioning, Twin Speaker Radio (Hudson), Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Continental Spare Tire, Reclining Seats, Twin-Travel Bed, Air Mattress, Detachable Window Screens, Full Wheel Discs, Twin-H Power on Hornet Six, Hydra-Matic Transmission (6 Cylinder), Ultramatic Transmission (Mandatory on V-8), Overdrive.

1955 Hudson Historical Data

Total 1955 Hudson Production was 46,633,

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None.