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Summary of Contents for 1932 Greater 8

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Page 3: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L T H E G R E A T E R H U D S O N 8 F O R 1 9 3 2 SERIAL NUMBERS 119 W B 930770 126 W B 62884 132 W B 250001 HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT MICHIGAN U S A AND UP...

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Page 5: ...arts Although the system of lubrication used is as positive and complete as any in use today its protection depends to a large extent on how regularly you LUBRICATE YOUR CAR This instruction book is i...

Page 6: ...ROTTLE CONTROL RODS AND LEVERS TRANSMISSION UNIVERSAL JOINTS WATER PUMP 23 14 17 16 23 23 15 21 16 23 23 21 22 17 22 23 20 20 16 Adjustment ADJUST DISTRIBUTOR POINTS BATTERY BRAKES CARBURETOR CLUTCH P...

Page 7: ...with transportation charges prepaid and which our exam ination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have been thus defective this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed o...

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Page 11: ...tch is disengaged in the conventional manner by depressing the left foot pedal to release the engine drive from the transmission Form the habit of keeping the foot off the clutch pedal except when shi...

Page 12: ...he knob out to the first position gives side lights and head lights in the second position The head light control is located on the toe board to the left of the clutch pedal If the head lights are on...

Page 13: ...by your Hudson dealer The gasoline or oil gauge indicates the quantity of gasoline in the tank when the ignition switch is turned either to the right or left position By pushing upward on the button l...

Page 14: ...ar speed should be kept within the following recommendations 0 250 MILES Do not exceed 40 miles per hour in high gear or 20 miles per hour in second Do not accelerate rapidly Use second gear on steep...

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Page 16: ...il when the ignition electrolock is turned on turn to left to read gauges without starting engine and the button under the instrument panel below the gauge is pressed up A bayonet gauge is also provid...

Page 17: ...cam B lightly with vaseline or light cup grease every 2000 miles Apply a drop of oil at breaker arm pivots A every 2000 miles Note One breaker arm pivot not shown in illustration Care should be taken...

Page 18: ...e driving surfaces as well as the throwout bearing with oil The life of the lubricant is largely dependent on the usage of the clutch Harsh clutch action indicates the need of fresh oil and the clutch...

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Page 20: ...ging Buying according to the S A E specifications this is shown on most oil containers will insure you of obtaining a satisfactory lubricant Universal Joints Use Fiber Grease Remove the plug A shown i...

Page 21: ...t with kerosene and refill Housing may be drained by removing cover B Front Wheel Bearings Use Cup Grease The front wheel bearings should be lubricated every 5000 miles Jack up the front of the car an...

Page 22: ...Replace shims and bearing cap Replace the grease deflector See that all brake parts and the brake drum are free from grease before replacing the hub and wheel Steering Gear Use High Grade Gear Oil He...

Page 23: ...m HOOD LEDGE LACINGS Use motor oil Saturate with motor oil frequently to remove squeaks and preserve lacing HOOD LOCKS Use motor oil Lubricate occasionally by injecting a few drops of oil through hole...

Page 24: ...be heard by the driver Should the distributor require any other adjustments the car should be taken to an authorized Hudson or Electric Auto Lite Service Station The following instructions are given f...

Page 25: ...rter 90 turn of the crank Loosen screws G one half turn and turn breaker point support plate clockwise to the extreme limits of the screw holes Turn breaker point support plate counterclockwise until...

Page 26: ...adjust tappets after grinding valves Timing Chain The timing chain should be inspected at the expiration of the first 1500 miles and at intervals of 5000 miles there after A to and fro movement of ap...

Page 27: ...low of gasoline while cleaning carburetor Clean carburetor filter screen B Adjust set screw C for correct idling speed of seven miles per hour Turn air screw A until the end is flush with the end of t...

Page 28: ...eed line can be removed without loss of gasoline from the vacuum tank Clutch Pedal Adjustment A clearance of 3 4 must be maintained between the clutch pedal shank and the toe board as shown in the ill...

Page 29: ...ermine the amount of play Loosen four stud nuts D VI turn only Turn eccentric sleeve C to right or clockwise direction only in gradual stages noting result by shaking steering arm at each step and usi...

Page 30: ...rear wheel bearings jack up rear of car and remove both rear wheels See page 31 for method of remov ing wheels Remove wheel hubs as described under Rear Wheel Bearings See page 22 Unscrew four screws...

Page 31: ...ten every other cap screw continuing around until all screws are securely tightened Tires Check tires once a week and keep inflated to 32 pounds pressure For fast driving inflate tires to 40 pounds Be...

Page 32: ...d above Depress the brake pedal to within 3 of the toe board Try the braking effect by pulling each wheel over by hand If the braking effect is unequal or insufflcient adjust by removing the adjusting...

Page 33: ...med every 5000 miles on both upper and lower shackle bolts at the rear of both the front and rear springs and on the anchor bolts not illustrated holding the front ends of front and rear springs to th...

Page 34: ...months a solution consisting of one pound of washing soda to four gallons of water should be poured into the radiator and allowed to slowly circulate through the system by running the engine at idlin...

Page 35: ...adlamps will be properly aligned Care of the Finish The same care should be exercised in washing and cleaning cars finished in lacquer or enamel as is employed in the handling of varnished surfaces Dr...

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