1957 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Hornet, Series 80, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Hornet Super V-8 & Custom V-8, Series 80, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Super V-8:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35785-1
Base Price: $2,821; Shipping Weight: 3,631 Pounds; Production Total: 1,103
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger; Body #35787-1
Base Price: $2,911; Shipping Weight: 3,655 Pounds; Production Total: 266
Custom V-8:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body #35785-2
Base Price: $3,011; Shipping Weight: 3,678 Pounds; Production Total: 1,256
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger; Body #35787-2
Base Price: $3,101; Shipping Weight: 3,693 Pounds; Production Total: 483
1957 HUDSON
General Specifications
Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder:
Wheelbase: 121-1/2"
Engine Type: V-8, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 327.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.0 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 255 @ 4,700 RPM
Torque: 345 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.15:1 & 4.10:1
Tire Size: 8.00 x 14 inches
Tune Up Specifications, Hornet, 8 Cylinder:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AL7, or Equivalent.
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission (In Drive): 425 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
Hudson Hornet: 8 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero, Exhaust: Zero
Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10.5 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .375"
Exhaust: .375"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0013"-.0028"
Exhaust .0018"-.0033"
Valve Stem Diameter, Standard:
Intake: .3412"-.3417"
Exhaust: .3407"-.3412"
Piston & Ring Data, Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9803"
Engine Bearing Data, Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.248"-2.248""
Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"
Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft Lbs.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft. Lbs
Capacities, Hudson Hornet, 8 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts
Summer Grade: 20
Winter Grade: 10W
Oil Filter: AC P209 or Equivalent
Manual Transmission: 4 Pints , With Overdrive: 4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
Part #1110887
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw Clockwise until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Condenser Capacity: .18 to .23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"-7"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Movement: 14-1/4" - 15-3/4"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator #1102018
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces (Maximum)
Field Current at 6 or 12 Volts: 1.62 to 1.82 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"
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Part # 2593S-A
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to 1-1/4
Float Level:
Primary: 1/8"
Secondary: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 5/8"
Secondary: 11/16":
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: .023"
Unloader Setting: 9/32"
Vapor Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .008"-.013"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 - 5-1/2 PSI
Brake Cylinder Specifications, Hudson Hornet:
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Rear Axle Data:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004 - .006"
Drive Pinion Adjustments: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustments: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.004"
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: 20-1/4 Degrees - Manual Steering
21-3/4 Degrees - Power Steering
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 Degrees
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Hornet V-8 Y-10501
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Hornet V-8 N-1001
Paint Colors & Codes:
P-67 Bermuda Green
P-72 Frost White
P-82 Pacific Blue
P-84 Glacier Blue
P-85 Lagoon Blue
P-86 Plum
P-87 Berkshire Green
P-88 Oregon Green
P-89 Avacado
P-90 Madri Gras Red
P-92 Mojave Yellow
P-93 Sierra Peach
P-94 Cinnamon Bronze
P-95 Gotham Gray
Black
Popular Options
Power Brakes on Super, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission.
1957 Hudson Historical Data
1957 Hudsons were introduced October 25, 1956.
Total 1957 Hudson Production was 3,108.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None.
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