1956 HUDSON

1956 HUDSON

Model Designations:

Hudson Rambler, Series 5600, 6 Cylinder

Hudson Wasp, Series 40, 6 Cylinder

Hudson Hornet Special, Series 50, 8 Cylinder

Hudson Hornet, Series 60, 6 Cylinder

Hudson Hornet, Series 80, 8 Cylinder

Hudson Metropolitan, Series 54, 4 Cylinder

Hudson Rambler DeLuxe, Series 5600, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5615

Base Price: $1,826; Shipping Weight: 2,891 Pounds; Production Total: *

Hudson Rambler Super, Series 5600-1, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5615-1

Base Price: $1,936; Shipping Weight: 2,906 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #5618-1

Base Price: $2,230; Shipping Weight: 2,922 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Door Hardtop Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #5613-2

Base Price: $2,491; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds: Production Total: *

Hudson Rambler Custom, Series 5600-2, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5615-2

Base Price: $2,056; Shipping Weight: 2,929 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #5619-2

Base Price: $2,221; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Hardtop Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5618-2

Base Price: $2,326; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds; Production Total: *

* Total 1956 Hudson Rambler Production was 20,496.

Hudson Wasp, Series 40, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35645-1

Base Price: $2,416; Shipping Weight: 3,264 Pounds; Production Total: 2,519

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

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35665-1

Base Price: $2,777; Shipping Weight: 3,545 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 #35665-2

Base Price: $3,019; Shipping Weight: 3,636 Pounds; Production Total: 3,022

2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Pasenger, Body #35667-2

Base Price; $3,136; Shipping Weight: 3,646 Pounds; Production Total: 348

Hudson Hornet Special Eight, Series 50, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #3565501

Base Price: $2,626; Shipping Weight: 3,467 Pounds; Production Total: 1,528

2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Passenger; Body #35657-1

Base Price: $2,741; Shipping Weight: 3,486 Pounds; Production Total: 229

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

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35685-2

Base Price: $3,286; Shipping Weight: 3,862 Pounds; Production Total: 1,962

2 Door Hollywood Coupe, 6 Passenger; Body #35687-2

Base Price: $3,429; Shipping Weight: 3,872 Pounds; Production Total: 1,053

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: *

* 7,645 Hudson Metropolitans were built.

1956 HUDSON

General Specifications

Hudson Rambler Six:

Wheelbase: 108"

Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.47 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 120 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 170 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Available Rear Axle Ratios: Not Available

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: 120 @ 4,000 RPM

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

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Available Rear Axle Ratios: 3.07:1, 3.15:1, 3.31:1. 3.54:1, 3.58:1, 4.00:1, 4.09:1, 4.40:1, & 4.60:1.

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: 3.07:1, 3.15:1, 3.31:1. 3.54:1, 3.58:1, 4.00:1, 4.09:1, 4.40:1, & 4.60:1.

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: 3.07:1, 3.15:1, 3.31:1. 3.54:1, 3.58:1, 4.00:1, 4.09:1, 4.40:1, & 4.60:1.

Tire Size: 7.60 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: .016"

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

Ignition Timing: Line on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 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: 60-65 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: Auto-Lite AG5, or Equivalent.

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .017"

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: Not Available

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: .012", Exhaust: .016"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 10-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 65 Lbs @ 1-13/16 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

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: 120 Lbs @ 1-19/32 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Hudson Hornet: 6 Cylinder Engine

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero

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: 155 Lbs @ 1-27/32 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: 158 Lbs @ 1-3/8 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.002"

Exhaust .002"-.0033"

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: 10 Quarts

With Heater: 11 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 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 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: AC P203 or Equivalent

Air: AC 130C or Equivalent

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1AT-4202A

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 @ 300 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

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

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

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1AT-4203A

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 @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 9-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 3-3/4 Degrees @ 11-1/4" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1BJ-4001D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 12-1/2" Vacuum

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Rambler:

Distributor #1110242

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016

Condenser Capacity: 18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 34 Degrees @ 3,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" to 7"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11-3/4"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Hornet Special V-8:

Distributor #1110863

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016

Condenser Capacity: 18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM

Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" to 7"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11-1/2"-13-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Generator #GJC-7008A

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 5 or 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Adjust Points: 13.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 8.2 to 9.3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .015"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Generator #GJC-7008B

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 5 or 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #RX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Adjust Points: 13.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 8.2 to 9.3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .015"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, V-8:

Generator #GJC-7002F

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 5 or 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Adjust Points: 13.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 8.2 to 9.3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .015"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Rambler:

Generator #1100323

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 25 Amperes @ 2,780 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 6 or 12 Volts: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119122

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 1 to 3-1/2 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 25 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Rambler:

Generator #1102049

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 6 or 12 Volts: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119003

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 1 to 3-1/2 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Wasp:

Generator #1100324

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 25 Amperes @ 2,780 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 6 or 12 Volts: 1.5 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119122

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.7 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 1 to 3-1/2 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 25 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Wasp:

Generator #1103011

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces (Maximum)

Field Current at 6 or 12 Volts: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119003

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.7 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 1 to 3-1/2 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Unit #: MBG-4101

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

55 Amperes; 10.0 Volts; @ 5,200 RPM

Torque Test:

235 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 5.2 Ft Lbs

Unit #: MBG-4102

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

55 Amperes; 10.0 Volts; @ 5,200 RPM

Torque Test:

235 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 5.2 Ft Lbs

Unit #: MDF-6001

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

60 Amperes; 10.0 Volts; @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test:

240 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 6.5 Ft Lbs

Unit #: MDF-6012

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

60 Amperes; 10.0 Volts; @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test:

240 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 6.5 Ft Lbs

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, V-8:

Unit #: MDF-6008

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

60 Amperes; 10.0 Volts; @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test:

240 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 6.50 Ft Lbs

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Rambler:

Unit #: 1107647

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test:

75 Amperes; 10.3 Volts; @ 6,900 RPM

Torque Test:

435 Amperes; 5.8 Volts; Torque 10.5 Ft Lbs

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Hornet Special:

Unit #: 1107648

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test:

75 Amperes; 10.3 Volts; @ 6,900 RPM

Torque Test:

435 Amperes; 5.8 Volts; Torque 10.5 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: 17-17/32"

Rear: 17-17/32"

Width:

Front: Primary 2-1/2"; Secondary 2-1/4"

Rear: Primary 2"; Secondary 1-3/4"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Hudson Wasp:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length:

Front: 19-27/32"

Rear: 19-7/32"

Width:

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

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: 21-5/16"

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: +1/2 Degrees (+1 Degree with Power Steering)

Camber: 0 Degrees

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

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 22 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 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-276101 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Rambler: DT-5401 Canadian Cars

Wasp W-8001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hornet 6 X-7601 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hornet V-8 Y-7201 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Rambler: B-1001

Wasp M-8701

Hornet 6 F-8601

Hornet V-8 G-1001

Popular Options

Radio, Heater, Air Conditioning, Twin Speaker Radio (Hudson), Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows (Hudson), Continental Spare Tire, Reclining Seats, Turn Signals, Whitewall Tires, 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.

1956 Hudson Historical Data

1956 Hudsons were introduced November 30, 1955, Ramblers were introduced December 15, 1955, and the Hornet Special V-8 was introduced March 5, 1956.

Total 1956 Hudson Production was 10,671, excluding Ramblers.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None.