Hudson 1936 Six, Owner'S Manual

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CLUTCH
The clutch is of the single plate type, having a plate with frictional surfaces
which is driven by friction from the rear face of the steel flywheel and the forward
face of the drop forged steel pressure plate. The frictional facing in Hudson
clutches is pliable formed cork and lubri-
cated to give a maximum degree of
smoothness in engagement.
Due to the film of lubricant on the
frictional surfaces, burning is prevented
and wear is negligible. The frictional sur-
face is always protected and maintained
in proper condition by the bath of Hud-
sonite Clutch Compound, so that even
after thousands of miles of usage there
will be no material change in the engag-
ing characteristics.
Lubrication
The throwout bearing is a heavy duty
ball bearing provided with positive lubri-
cation through a pressure fitting located
on the right side of the clutch bell hous-
ing. This should be lubricated with one
ounce of aluminum soap grease every one
thousand miles.
The Hudsonite Clutch Compound is permanently sealed into the clutch housing
to prevent loss. It should be drained and
replaced every five to fifteen thousand
miles.
To insert the Hudsonite, turn the engine
until the drain plug (A), Figure 7, in the
front face of the flywheel is visible
through the timing inspection hole in the
left side of the rear engine plate. Remove
the plug (A) and turn the engine slowly
until the star stamped in the front of the
flywheel is visible through the inspection
hole. Allow a minute in this position to
permit the clutch housing to drain, then
turn the engine until the filler hole again
appears in the timing hole and insert one-
third pint of Hudsonite. Replace the plug
and tighten securely. Hudsonite is avail-
able through all Hudson and Terraplane
Distributors and Dealers.
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 2 5
Figure 7