37 Ignition parts are listed for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series, in 8 part types, covering all 3 engine options (3.5L 212cid L6, 4.2L 254cid L8 and 4.3L 262cid L6). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 24 parts of the 37 listed are Distributor Rotor (9 parts), Spark Plug (9 parts) and Ignition Coil (6 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 13 parts.
The 1948 Hudson Commodore Series was sold with 3 engines. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 17 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
9 brands supply ignition parts for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series, led by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (9 parts), LILAND GLOBAL (8 parts) and CHAMPION (6 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series. 7 parts have it, including UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CR605 (Distributor Rotor) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T (Ignition Coil). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | AL118T | 🇺🇸 US | T-SeriesTerminal Type: Slide | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 5H1018 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy Duty | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
2 Condenser / Capacitor parts for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.5L 212cid L6, 4.2L 254cid L8 and 4.3L 262cid L6).
The Economy section lists 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — the catalog's value-priced group. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL118T is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, WELLS supplies 1 part: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is WELLS 5H1018.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL118T and WELLS 5H1018.
Distributor Cap
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL132LG | 🇺🇸 US | Body Material: PhenolicBlack Brass | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.2L 254cid L8 | AL493LG | 🇺🇸 US | Black Brass | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL132BALG | 🇺🇸 US | Black AluminumBody Material: Phenolic | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL132 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.2L 254cid L8 | AL493 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
5 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series, from LILAND GLOBAL and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
The Premium section lists 2 options from LILAND GLOBAL — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. LILAND GLOBAL AL132LG is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and LILAND GLOBAL. LILAND GLOBAL AL132BALG is listed in this group.
Part numbers include LILAND GLOBAL AL132LG, LILAND GLOBAL AL493LG and LILAND GLOBAL AL132BALG, among others listed above.
Distributor Rotor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | CR605 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.2L 254cid L8 | IR810 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL98 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 4.2L 254cid L8 | AL99 | 🇺🇸 US | Mounting Hardware Included: No | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | AL99TBLG | 🇺🇸 US | Tan BrassPremium | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL98LG | 🇺🇸 US | Height: 1.0 In | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL98RBLG | 🇺🇸 US | Red BrassPremium | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | AL99LG | 🇺🇸 US | Height: 1.0 In | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | AL85RBLG | 🇺🇸 US | Red BrassPremium | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
9 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series, from LILAND GLOBAL, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CR605 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.
Economy: 2 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CR605.
The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from LILAND GLOBAL and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL98 is listed in this group.
This group includes UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CR605, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS IR810 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL98 and the remaining parts above.
Ignition Breaker Points
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | AL4556PT | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | CP006 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.
2 Ignition Breaker Points parts for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS.
The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL4556PT is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CP006.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL4556PT and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CP006.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | UC14T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series6 Volt | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | UC14F | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| HOLSTEIN Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 2IGC0057 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | UC14 | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Streak6 Volt | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | C14 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 5C1063 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits most cars, trucks, tractors & industrial engs6 Volt (Universal Coil) used with external resistor or where resistance wire is an internal part of wiring harness. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
6 Ignition Coil parts for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.5L 212cid L6, 4.2L 254cid L8 and 4.3L 262cid L6).
The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP and HOLSTEIN. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T is listed in this group.
Premium: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C14.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T, FVP UC14F and HOLSTEIN 2IGC0057 and the remaining parts above.
Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.2L 254cid L8 | CB6 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brackets that mount the Ignition Coil Mounting. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.
One part is listed for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CB6.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | 1A4219 | 🇺🇸 US | Autolite IGS Distributor, Lobe Sensor Module6 Volt | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.5L 212cid L6, 4.3L 262cid L6 | 1A4218 | 🇺🇸 US | Autolite IGS Distributor, Lobe Sensor Module6 Volt | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 4.2L 254cid L8 | 1A4213 | 🇺🇸 US | with Autolite Distributor # IGT-42046 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
WELLS supplies the 3 Ignition Conversion Kit parts for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series.
This group includes WELLS 1A4219, WELLS 1A4218 and WELLS 1A4213.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.030" and 0.032". All 3 engine options share the same gaps. Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION, MOTORCRAFT and ACDELCO.
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION Popular Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 841 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Popular Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 844 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | C45L | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 854 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 8411 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Plus | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 8441 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Plus | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | 871 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | SP473A | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Non-Resistor | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 1948 Commodore Series engines | SP473AX | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Non-Resistor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
9 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series, from CHAMPION, MOTORCRAFT and ACDELCO. CHAMPION 841 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1948 Commodore Series.
Part numbers include CHAMPION 841, CHAMPION 844 and ACDELCO C45L, among others listed above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1948 Hudson Commodore Series
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Match the engine first. Some ignition parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Distributor Rotor and Spark Plug .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series?
Our catalog currently lists 37 ignition parts for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series across 8 subcategories and 9 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.5L 212cid L6, 4.2L 254cid L8 and 4.3L 262cid L6). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do ignition parts differ between 1948 Hudson Commodore Series engines?
Some do. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 17 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1948 Hudson Commodore Series?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1948 Hudson Commodore Series?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.030" and 0.032". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1948 Hudson Commodore Series was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1948 Hudson Commodore Series?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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