Hudson Engine ID by Casting # ??

Ric West IN
Ric West IN Senior Contributor
edited January 2013 in HUDSON
Hi all. Have been gathering casting numbers and date codes from Hudson engines in my collection.

It seems that this might be an easy way to identify the year of the engine without having to look for the
often hidden or missing engine number.

If any of you wish to add to my database I would be most greatfull. I will share my results with the
club membership , probably through the WTN .

My e-mail HETpinder1@ameritech.net

Thanks for your assistance!
"Ric"Pinder

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  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Ric, when you work up a casting numbers chart, it might be something that should go in the online library. Keep us in mind, please. Thank you.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • dterry-2011
    dterry-2011 Member
    Ric, I have a 1935 Terraplane Model G (I Think) Cab Express 212 Cu. in. Pick up truck. Engine number is 147218. The Vin number on the firewall matches ones stamped on the frame and the front axle.
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    dterry, Thanks for this info. Is this the stamped engine number, or the raised

    character casting number on the drivers side of the crankcase?

    "Ric"
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    Hi all,
    Do you need more detail on where to find these casting numbers? Or is this
    project not worth doing?? Just fishing for feedback. I know it's cold and snowy,
    I can wait till Spring. :)

    Thanks.
    Fred "Ric" Pinder
  • dterry-2011
    dterry-2011 Member
    Casting number on crankcase
  • dterry-2011
    dterry-2011 Member
    Sorry, it is the stamped engine number
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Getting Hudson people to participate in projects is like trying to herd cats - it can be done, but it requires a lot of patience!!!! The "I'll get around to it tomorrow" syndrome runs like the plague among Hudson people.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    Thanks for the friendly dose of "reality" I realize that winter storage makes this
    a long term project. Thanks for your encouragement on this project.

    I will share any results with you and HET Club.

    "Ric"
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    How about a little help here , even a comment or reply would be encouraging.
    Especially need input from Pacemaker and Wasp owners and 1939-1947.
    Thanks for your assistance
    Fred "Ric" Pinder HETpinder1@ameritech.net
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