The 1956 Hudson Rambler has 25 electrical parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 12 brands, covering the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The electrical system on the 1956 Hudson Rambler covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. The largest groups are Battery (6 parts), Battery Cable (5 parts) and Alternator / Generator End Bearing (3 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 11 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.2L 196cid L6 — the only engine offered in the 1956 Hudson Rambler.
The most listed brands for 1956 Hudson Rambler electrical parts are DEKA (8 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (5 parts) and FVP (2 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 1956 Hudson Rambler page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including DEKA 9A34 (Battery) and DEKA 00804 (Battery Cable). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | RX63 | 🇺🇸 US | Thickness (In): .2480" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
One part is listed for the 1956 Hudson Rambler — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RX63.
Alternator / Generator Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | X4242C | 🇺🇸 US | Direct OE Replacement Material Copper | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Alternator / Generator bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
One part is listed for the 1956 Hudson Rambler — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS X4242C.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6203 | 🇺🇸 US | Open Designwith All Types Alternator | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB203 | 🇺🇸 US | Open DesignDrive End | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 203 | 🇺🇸 US | Open Designwith All Types Alternator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
3 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB203.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203, BCA NB203 and NATIONAL 203.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| FVP Popular | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH | S678DT | 🇺🇸 US | AGMAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FULLRIVER | FT84024M | 🇺🇸 US | AGMBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery.
6 Battery parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from 5 brands — FVP, DEKA, BOSCH and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A34.
Part numbers include DEKA 9A34, FVP P24AGM and BOSCH S678DT, among others listed above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 00804 | 🇺🇸 US | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00287 | 🇺🇸 US | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00296 | 🇺🇸 US | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00803 | 🇺🇸 US | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00297 | 🇺🇸 US | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.
DEKA supplies the 5 Battery Cable parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler. DEKA 00804 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include DEKA 00804, DEKA 00287 and DEKA 00296, among others listed above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 01056 | 🇺🇸 US | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from DEKA.
Part numbers include DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDON / NOVITA | LF12 | 🇺🇸 US | Loud Flasher2 Terminal | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA | LF12K | 🇺🇸 US | Loud Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
2 Flasher parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from TRIDON / NOVITA.
Part numbers include TRIDON / NOVITA LF12 and TRIDON / NOVITA LF12K.
Starter Solenoid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | SS547 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 1M1032 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid.
2 Starter Solenoid parts are listed for the 1956 Hudson Rambler, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS547 and WELLS 1M1032.
Voltage Regulator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | D618 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | VR20 | 🇺🇸 US | Vendor Number Delco25 Amps | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | VR15 | 🇺🇸 US | Autolite35 Amps | View on Amazon |
This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage.
3 Voltage Regulator parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO.
Part numbers include ACDELCO D618, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR20 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR15.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1956 Hudson Rambler
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Confirm you have the 3.2L 196cid 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Battery and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1956 Hudson Rambler?
Our catalog currently lists 25 electrical parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler across 9 subcategories and 12 brands, covering the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1956 Hudson Rambler?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
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 1956 Hudson Rambler 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 1956 Hudson Rambler?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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