The 1952 Hudson Pacemaker has 19 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 9 brands, covering the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Most of the listed parts are Ignition Coil (6 parts), Spark Plug (5 parts) and Condenser / Capacitor (2 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
The 1952 Hudson Pacemaker came with a single engine, the 3.8L 232cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
9 brands supply ignition parts for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker, led by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (6 parts), WELLS (3 parts) and LILAND GLOBAL (2 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Standard Replacement and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker. 3 parts have it, including STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T (Ignition Coil) and CHAMPION 844 (Spark Plug). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | AL111T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 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 1952 Hudson Pacemaker come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
The Economy section lists 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — the catalog's value-priced group. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL111T 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.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL111T and WELLS 5H1018.
Distributor Cap
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL | AL496LG | 🇺🇸 US | Body Material: PhenolicBlack Brass | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | AL138 | 🇺🇸 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.
2 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker, from LILAND GLOBAL and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
The Premium section lists 1 option from LILAND GLOBAL — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. LILAND GLOBAL AL496LG is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL138 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: LILAND GLOBAL AL496LG and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL138.
Distributor Rotor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL | AL152LG | 🇺🇸 US | PremiumBlack Brass | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | AL152 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
2 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker, from LILAND GLOBAL and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
This group includes LILAND GLOBAL AL152LG and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL152.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC14T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series6 Volt | View on Amazon |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0057 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | C660 | 🇺🇸 US | Pack | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC14 | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Streak6 Volt | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C14 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 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 1952 Hudson Pacemaker come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T.
The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN and SPECTRA PREMIUM. 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.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC14T, HOLSTEIN 2IGC0057 and SPECTRA PREMIUM C660, among others listed above.
Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 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 1952 Hudson Pacemaker — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CB6.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 1A4108 | 🇺🇸 US | with Autolite Distributor # IAT12 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
One part is listed for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker — WELLS 1A4108.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.030" and 0.032". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION, MOTORCRAFT and ACDELCO.
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION Popular | 844 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | C45L | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 8441 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Plus | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP473A | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Non-Resistor | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | 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.
5 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker, from CHAMPION, MOTORCRAFT and ACDELCO. CHAMPION 844 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include CHAMPION 844, ACDELCO C45L and CHAMPION 8441, among others listed above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1952 Hudson Pacemaker
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- 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: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker?
Our catalog currently lists 19 ignition parts for the 1952 Hudson Pacemaker across 7 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1952 Hudson Pacemaker?
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 1952 Hudson Pacemaker?
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 1952 Hudson Pacemaker 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 1952 Hudson Pacemaker?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. 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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