This page lists 28 cooling system parts for the 1954 Hudson Wasp, across 4 part types, covering both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The cooling system system on the 1954 Hudson Wasp keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (16 parts), Radiator Cap (6 parts) and Radiator Hose (4 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
The 1954 Hudson Wasp was sold with both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
10 brands supply cooling system parts for the 1954 Hudson Wasp, led by PEAK (7 parts), PRESTONE (5 parts) and GATES (3 parts), plus 7 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 1954 Hudson Wasp. 5 parts have it, including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and MOTORAD T7 (Radiator Cap). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | MV5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | BQA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | 719009 | 🇺🇸 US | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | ZXG051 | 🇺🇸 US | G05 Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | PKP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | PXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | GREEN5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | BMA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | RUA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | FFA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | SEP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | AF3300 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Conventional Green 1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1954 Hudson Wasp, from PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1954 Wasp.
The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.
The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.
The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from PEAK, FVP and PRESTONE — built to original-equipment specification. FVP GREEN5050GAL is listed in this group.
Cooling System Tester Adapter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | 31413 | 🇺🇸 US | Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | 3003 | 🇺🇸 US | StandardIncluded In Tester Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.
2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1954 Hudson Wasp, from GATES and MOTORAD.
Part numbers include GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | 31508 | 🇺🇸 US | Safety Release Radiator Cap | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | T7 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| CALORSTAT Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | RC0067 | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | 31526 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 3.8L 232cid L6 | SK10228 | 🇺🇸 US | Pressure Rating 7 psiLate | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALORSTAT Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | RC0067 | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. 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.
6 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1954 Hudson Wasp, from GATES, CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T7 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from GATES — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31508 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T7 is listed in this group.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T7, GATES 31508 and CALORSTAT RC0067, plus the other parts above.
Radiator Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 52413 | 🇺🇸 US | FlexibleDoes Not include seals | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 52416 | 🇺🇸 US | Flexible | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | 81161 | 🇺🇸 US | Flex Radiator Hose | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: all 1954 Wasp engines | 81151 | 🇺🇸 US | Flex Radiator Hose | View on Amazon |
This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.
4 Radiator Hose parts for the 1954 Hudson Wasp come from 2 brands — CONTINENTAL and DAYCO. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include CONTINENTAL 52413, CONTINENTAL 52416 and DAYCO 81161, among others listed above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1954 Hudson Wasp
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Some cooling system 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 the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Radiator Cap .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1954 Hudson Wasp?
Our catalog currently lists 28 cooling system parts for the 1954 Hudson Wasp across 4 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 1954 Hudson Wasp engines?
Some do. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 10 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 cooling system problems on a 1954 Hudson Wasp?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
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 1954 Hudson Wasp 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 1954 Hudson Wasp?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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