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Page 3: ...y filled in and its provisions fully explained to you IDENTIFICATION CARD completely filled in on both sides BE SURE THAT KEY NUMBERS ARE RECORDED BATTERY properly registered with National Battery Dealer RADIO WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD filled in by dealer and attached to radio if car is so equipped ...

Page 4: ...free and derive from it the many pleasures for which it was purchased With this thought in mind we have pre pared this Owner s Manual In its pages you will find many suggestions to fully acquaint you with its con struction operating features and maintenance re quirements Before you drive your car take a few minutes to study this manual It contains a wealth of information just the things you will w...

Page 5: ...ty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilties on our part and we neither assume nor authorize any other person to as sume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of our vehicles This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repaired or altered by other than an Authorized Hudson Dealer in any wa...

Page 6: ...too greatly impress you with the need for reading fully and becoming acquainted with the provi sions of the Hudson Owner s Service Policy which was furnished with this automobile AUTHORIZED HUDSON SERVICE STATIONS HUD SON PARTS SERVICE ...

Page 7: ...tory and efficient service to which they are entitled When touring or away from familiar surroundings the occasion may arise for service needs Look for the Hudson Authorized Service sign illustrated above The Hudson Dealer displaying this sign is your assurance of the same efficient friendly service you receive at home It is your further assurance that his Service Department stocks only genuine Hu...

Page 8: ...lubricants used We urge you to carefully read the provisions of the Owner s Service Policy so that you will fully understand this procedure The Inspection and Adjustment Service consists of the following 1 000 Mile 1 Check Operation of All Locks 2 Check Signals and Instruments 3 Check Operation of Lights 4 Check Battery and Connections 5 Tighten Cylinder Head Stud Nuts 6 Tighten Manifolds 7 Check ...

Page 9: ...deringservicepartsorcorrespondingwithyourdealeralwaysrefertothisnumber Also be sure this number corresponds to the one shown on your Owner s Service Policy IdentificationCard andCarRegistrationCard Thecarcoloroptioncodeletterisstampedontheupperhingeoftherightfrontdoor LICENSE INFORMATION HUDSON SUPER SIX MODEL SERIES 171 Body Types No of Cyls Wheel base Bore Stroke A M A H P Rating Starting Serial...

Page 10: ...draft 173 174 13 4 Duplex Down draft Choke Control All Models Automatic Manifold Heat Control Type All Models Automatic Air Cleaner Standard Oil wetted Optional Oil bath STARTING LIGHTINGANDIGNITION Make Auto Lite Generator Type 3rd brush voltage regulated Charging Rate Cold All Models Max 44 Amperes Hot AllModels Max 38 Amperes Distributor Spark Control Automatic Additional vacuum control on 6 cy...

Page 11: ...on Drive Master 9 171 172 with Overdrive Vacumotive Drive and Hudson Drive Master and all 173 174 and 178 models 10 TRANSMISSION Type Speeds Gear Ratios SynchronizedSilentMesh Allhelicalgear 3 forward 1 reverse Sealed Beam Type All Models Low 288 1 to 1 Second 1 82 to 1 High 1 to 1 Reverse 3 50 to 1 TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE Final rear axle ratio when car is equipped with Overdrive All Series Actual ...

Page 12: ...4 Over all Height Free Height 68 Over all Width Including Fenders Froont All Models 71 Rear All Models 72 TIRES Series 171 173 172 174 178 Size 6 00 x 16 6 50 x 15 6 50 x 16 Ply 4 4 6 Front Cold Hot Rear Cold Rear Tire Pressures Size 6 00 x 16 6 50 x 16 6 50 x 15 7 00 x 15 Opt 26 lbs 26 lbs 26 lbs 26 lbs 29 lbs 29 lbs 29 lbs 29 lbs 30 lbs 40 lbs 30 lbs 30 lbs 33 lbs 44 lbs 33 lbs 33 lbs CAPACITIES...

Page 13: ...Lubrication Schedule covering the lubrication requirements from 500 to 10 000 miles Careful study of these charts and the schedule is recommended The lubricants placed in your car at the time of assembly are of the finest quality procurable and NEED NOT be changed until the recommended change period shown in the Lubrication Schedule has been reached LUBRICATIONS SCHEDULE AT 500 MILES See The Prope...

Page 14: ... operations listed under 1 000 mile lubrication in addition to the following Engine Generator Starting Motor Distributor 6 and 8 cylinder Distributor 6 cylinder Distributor 8 cylinder Throttle Linkage Bonnet Support and Lock Shaft Brake Operating Linkage Carburetor Air Cleaner Drive Master Linkage Vacumotive Drive Linkage See Proper Oil to Use page 14 Light Engine Oil Light Engine Oil Water Pump G...

Page 15: ...ylinder engines with seven quarts When the oil reservoir is removed for cleaning pour one and one half quarts of oil into the upper tray of SIX cylinder engines before the reservoir is reassembled Then pour the additional four quarts through the oil filler hole On EIGHT cylinder engines pour two quarts of oil into the upper tray before reassembling it to the engine and pour the additional seven qu...

Page 16: ...e car is operated constantly in dusty areas or for short distances at slow speeds in the winter which permits foreign matter to accumulate in the oil and contaminate it the oil should be changed more frequently The actual change period however depends largely on the individual circumstances To drain the oil remove the plug at the rear of the oil reservoir Always drain the oil when it is warm as it...

Page 17: ...added only when temperaturesbelowminus10 areexpectedforlongperiods YourAuthorizedHudsonDealer whohashad long experience with the brands of oils available in your locality will be glad to help you with yourlubricationproblems OILFILTER A Hudson Oil Filter see Fig 3 which aids in removing foreign matter and impurities under low pressure and at the same time maintains a normalflowofoilthroughtheengin...

Page 18: ... the oil by the connecting rod dippers tends to vaporize the water unburned fuel and other harmful diluents allowing them to be withdrawn from the engine by the vacuum created when the car is in motion OPERATING CONTROLS From year to year new devices are introduced by the automobile industry to make driving easier safer and to provide more comfort While many of the controls on the present day auto...

Page 19: ...ment of the hydraulic system continued pressure on the pedal automatically applies the brakes on the rear wheels mechanically CLOCK 20 Fig 6 Mechanical clock requires winding every day Turn knob clockwise to wind Pull knob out to reset Electric clock requires no attention Fuse is located in back of clock Pull out knob to reset CLUTCH PEDAL D Fig 5 should be depressed fully to floor board when shif...

Page 20: ...nition is turned on or when engine is idling at low speed Light should go out as speed is increased If difficulty is encountered in the electrical system or generator is not charging the light will either flash or stay on as a warning Have the electrical system checked by your nearest Authorized Hudson Dealer HAND BRAKE HANDLE 11 Fig 6 should be applied by pulling straight back and at the same tim...

Page 21: ...motor The clutch pedal must be depressed before pressing the starter button or the starter will not operate on cars equipped with Hudson Drive Master Do not press button when engine is running or car is in gear Switch will not operate unless ignition is turned on TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER Handy Shift Fig 7 should always be placed in neutral position before starting en gine For cars with Hudson Dr...

Page 22: ... automatic choke type carburetors The automatic choke proportions the correct mixture of air and gasoline for starting and warm up period NOTE The clutch pedal must be depressed before pressing the starter button or the starter will not operate on cars equipped with Hudson Drive Master Before starting the engine be sure the Handy Shift transmission control lever is placed in neutral position this ...

Page 23: ...ns simply because the ignition key was left in the lock Make it a practice to remove the key from the lock if the car is to be left unattended even for only a few minutes This is also assurance against accidentally locking yourself out of the car DOOR LOCKS All doors can be locked from the inside by pulling up on the rubber knob B protruding from the door finish moulding see Fig 8 To unlock the do...

Page 24: ...t hot due to frictional contact with the road surface and internal friction within the tire tire pressures will increase as much as three to four pounds As it is hard to check and maintain proper pressures when tires are hot always make it a point to check and inflate them when they are cold Both cold and hot pressures are given Cold pressures should be used when the car has only been driven a few...

Page 25: ...ce every 2 500 miles and whenever a tire ha repaired or recapped Your Authorized Hudson Dealer has the necessary equipment to perform this work DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING TIRES TO DISMOUNT Deflate the tube completely Stand on the tire with both feet to force the bead away from the rim Push the valve stem back into the tire With two tire tools inserted about eight inches apart between the bead and ...

Page 26: ...gthe wheel hub bolt wrench and roll the tire out of the body USING THE BUMPER JACK Set the parking brake securely and apply blocks at wheels to prevent any movement of car The jack should be placed on a level and solid place with lifting shaft as near vertical as possible The lift on the bumper must be from the point where it is mounted to the frame and amply strong to carry the car weight Figure ...

Page 27: ...TONS are of cast aluminum alloy cam ground and are closely fitted in smoothly finished cylinders PISTON RINGS are of the pinned type to prevent ring rotation and permit their maintaining greater efficiency over a longer period of operation TWO COMPRESSION RINGS and one oil ring are assembled above the piston pin and one wiper oil ring is located below the piston pin The compression rings are speci...

Page 28: ... smooth engine performance The starter gear is pressed on the fly wheel and is replaceable VALVE TAPPET ADJUSTMENT Valve tappets are adjustable to provide correct operating clearances Correct valve clearance for six cylinder engine is 010 on intake and 012 on exhaust The eight cylinder engine valve clearance is 006 on intake and 008 on exhaust valves Measurement should be made with flat feeler sto...

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Page 30: ...until such time as the water reaches a temperatureof150 to 155 when the thermostat begins to open At 185 the thermostat should be fully opened The path of water circulation is as illustrated Series 174 which uses a by pass type water pump is equipped with a by pass type thermo stat located in outlet D Fig 13 This type thermostat although restricting watercircula tion through the radiator core does...

Page 31: ...ing foreign accumulation from the radiator core and water jacket in the cylinder block As this method re quires the use of special equipment it is recommended that the work be performed by your Authorized Hudson Dealer FANBELT The fan belt Fig 14 is of the V type and drives the water pump and gen erator through the vibration dampener pulley The belt is adjustable by means of a swinging generator m...

Page 32: ...Authorized Hudson Dealers is recommended as it adequately meets all the requirements of a good reliable anti freeze Avoid the use of anti freeze solutions containing calcium salts or other ingredients which promote electrolytic action Glucose and honey clog the radiator kerosene and fuel oil when hot expel inflammable vapors and therefore solutions containing these ingredients should never be used...

Page 33: ...We hear considerable about the results obtained by certain owners which may cause others to wonder how these claims are substantiated Unless we understand the conditions under which these figures were obtained they mean very little to us Traffic conditions the terrain wind conditions the driver s characteristics as to speed idling at traffic lights and many other factors influence the final result...

Page 34: ...just for smooth idling Turning the screws in a clockwise direction produces a leaner mixture and turning them in a counter clockwise direction results in a richer mixture THROTTLE ADJUSTING SCREW B Fig 16 controls the engine idle speed This screw should be adjusted to give a speed of 71 2 to 8 miles per hour in high gear Note Before making the Idle Mixture and Throttle Adjusting Screw Adjustments ...

Page 35: ... miles or oftener if local conditions warrant the filter unit C should be taken out by removing wing nut A and lifting off cover B Clean off old oil and dirt by dipping it in kerosene Blowitdryandre oil by dipping it in engine oil using the same grade as used in the en gine Permit excess oil to drain off and reinstall it in the cleaner For unusually dusty areas or when cars are driven extensively ...

Page 36: ... recommended every 2 000 miles re move the lower cap screw A and bowl B Before replacing screen C and bowl gasket D carefully examine them and renew if necessary The air filter screen should also be cleaned at 2 000 mile intervals This is accomplished by removing top cover screw E and cover F Before replacing the screen and cover care fully examine screen G and gasket H and renew if necessary ENGI...

Page 37: ... of 5 000 miles when the engine is tuned up the regulator will be checked for voltage setting The electrolyte level in the battery should be maintained at least 3 8 abovethetopofthe plates At least twice a month in warm weather and once a month in cold weatherthelevelshould be checked and distilled water added to restore it to the proper height When adding water in cold weather do so immediately b...

Page 38: ...mined value This prevents damage to battery and other electrical units from excessively high voltage As special equipment is required to test this unit and as the cover is sealed in place the regulator should never be tampered with See your Authorized Hudson Dealer if it requires checking STARTINGMOTOR The starting motor Fig 23 is located at the rear left corner of the engine and is fitted with a ...

Page 39: ...e cup D Fig 25 should be turned one complete turn Keep the cup filled with water pump grease The distributor shaft oil wick E should be oiled every 2 000 miles with a few drops of light engine oil Also place a drop of light engine oil on breaker point arm stud F and apply a light coating of water pump grease to cam lobes A Avoid over oiling BREAKER POINT ADJUST MENT Correct breaker point setting i...

Page 40: ...h the distributor cap in position the metal strip on the rotor should be directly in line with No 1 t e r m i n a l T h e ca bles should be in the cap terminals in the order 1 5 3 6 2 4 following in a counter clockwise rotation The foregoing is approximate normal timing for regular or non premium fuels at or near sea level For final setting see Fuel and Altitude Compensation DISTRIBUTOR 8 CYLINDER...

Page 41: ... to the limit of slot in clamping plate H Remove the central cable from the distributor cap and place the bare end 1 8 inch from the intake manifold Turn on the ignition and rotate the distributor body counter clockwise slowly until a spark jumps from the high tension wire to the manifold Tighten clamp screw G replace cable in cap and install cap on distributor With the cap in place the metal stri...

Page 42: ... Fig 29 When the filament burns out or the lens breaks the entire unit is discarded and a new one installed thereby assuring maximum lighting efficiency throughout the life of the car Sealed Beam headlamps provide two separate and distinct beams giving con siderably more light than has been pro duced in the past 1 A country upper beam is provided to illuminate evenly for a consider able distance a...

Page 43: ...s and the other is a com posite unit consisting of a metal reflector and a glass lens Both are completely interchangeable from the standpoint of electri cal connections beam patterns and physical dimensions No dust or moisture can get inside the Sealed Beam headlamp unit because the reflector and lens are sealed together permanently This feature eliminates cleaning except for wiping off the outsid...

Page 44: ...e draw this horizontal line below the above mentioned line by the amount required by your particular state Sight through the center of the rear window to the right and left of the windshield center bar and mark two points on the horizontal line A point midway between these points represents the center line car axis on the screen Next draw vertical lines B B and C C on the screen to the right and l...

Page 45: ... indicator fuse is of 10 ampere capacity and is located in a fuse case in the wire leading from the wire harness to the gasoline gauge near the flasher unit located on the relay attached to the hand brake support under the instrument panel A 14 ampere fuse is used to protect the circuit of the Hudson Weather Master This fuse is in a fuse case which is located on the left side of the heater A 20 am...

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Page 47: ...ipped with Hudson Drive Master this fitting is lubricated by remov ing the dirt shield screws and cover and applying the pressure gun to the grease fitting Every 5 000 miles the clutch should be drained and refilled with HUDSONITE CLUTCH COMPOUND which is pro duced in the Hudson Engineering Laborato ries and is available through all Authorized Hudson Dealers and the service stations of most of the...

Page 48: ...F button Clutch operation will then be by conventional means OPERATION Press in the VAC button Depress the clutch pedal manually as Vacumotive Drive is operative only when the engine is running Place the Handy Shift lever in neutral position and start the engine Move the lever to the desired gear position and depress the accelerator pedal Note If moving in reverse gear press the accelerator pedal ...

Page 49: ...be drained and the transmission refilled with new lubricant In summer use 2 pounds of S A E 90 E P gear oil and in winter use an S A E 80 E P grade If the unit is flushed out it should be refilled with 21 4 pounds of the proper lubricant Should hard shifting be encountered in extremely cold weather drain out 2 ounces of transmission oil add 2 ounces of kerosene and refill to proper level with oil ...

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Page 51: ...ed automatically Then depress the accelerator for normal operation in Overdrive The car will now remain in Overdrive until its speed has been reduced to about 19 miles per hour at which time Overdrive will automatically disengage and the car will drive through free wheeling As operation in Overdrive does not permit fast acceleration for passing other cars or provide the necessary power to ascend s...

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Page 53: ...ear When accelerator is released above shifting speed high gear will automatically be engaged It is possible to accelerate to any speed in second gear before making the shift into high gear by simply allowing the foot to remain on the accelerator pedal When slowing down with the accelerator released the transmission will automati cally shift into second gear as it reaches the shifting speed and th...

Page 54: ...y adjusted under load at the factory no further attention should be required Special equipment is necessary to properly service this unit therefore any adjustments or repairs required should be referred to your Autho rized Hudson Dealer LUBRICATION Proper lubrication of the rear axle is important Every 1 000 miles the oil level should be checked by removing the filler plug in the back cover and th...

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Page 56: ...pplies the mechanical reserve system on the rear wheels See Fig 43 BRAKE FLUID Numerous rubber parts are used in the hydraulic system which makes it necessary that only Hudson Hydraulic Brake Fluid No 21 be used This fluid is entirely free of mineral oil and other ingredients which are detrimental to the rubber parts and may cause swell ing and early deterioration The master cylinder Fig 44 is sel...

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Page 58: ... inserted through the slot in the brake backing plate expand shoes against drum with adjusting screw see Fig 45 by moving outer end of tool toward center of backing plate until a heavy drag is noted when wheel is turned by hand 5 Back off screw exactly 14 notches at each wheel by moving tool toward outer edge of backing plate 6 Replace hole covers and lower car to floor Test car for brake balance ...

Page 59: ...her as they pass over road irregular ities LUBRICATION All front suspension joint grease fittings should be lubricated every 1 000 miles with viscous chassis lubricant For the various fitting locations see the Lubrication Chart at the front of this book MAINTAINING PROPER FRONT END ALIGNMENT To prolong the life and assure easy car handling and maximum safety it is essential that proper front end a...

Page 60: ...aps A and B Fig 47 using a pry Remove cotter pin holding nut C Turn nut to the right until a slight drag is felt when turning the wheel by hand Loosen nut just sufficiently to permit wheel to turn freely Insert cotter pin replace hub caps and lower car to floor LUBRICATION Every 10 000 miles the bearings should be re moved cleaned and repacked with four ounces of milled sodium soap base lubricant ...

Page 61: ...1 000 miles the oil level in the steering gearhousingshould becheckedbyremoving plug G Fig 49 If level is low refill to bottom of hole with S A E 90 E P gear oil summer or winter Be sure plug is securely tightened DRAG LINK The drag link Fig 50 is fitted with adjust able bearings at the front and rear ends Adjustments arerequiredonlyintheeventthat HUDSON OWNER S MANUAL 59 Figure 49 ...

Page 62: ...s lubricant RIDE CONTROL UNITS AUTO POISE CONTROL All models except Commercial cars are fitted with Auto Poise Control see Fig 51 as standard equipment This is a mechanical means of holding the front wheels in a true driving position to maintain road stability It also prevents body sway particularly when passing other cars at high speed and in driving around curves This unit consists of a steel ba...

Page 63: ...ed to these points REAR SPRINGS Rear springs are of long leaf semi elliptical design The front ends are attached to frame brackets with pivot bolts cushioned in rubber The rear ends are attached to the frame through threaded self adjusting U type shackles operating in hardened steel threaded bushings The bushing threads are protected from road splash and dirt by rubber seals The cab pickup is fitt...

Page 64: ...nds in rubber grommets The rear units which are identical in construction to the front units shown in Fig 53 except that eyes are fitted at the upper and lower ends instead of studs are also cushioned in rubber At the upper end they are attached to the frame cross member while at the lower end they are assembled to the rear spring clip plates The fluid is sealed in the shock absorb ers and they re...

Page 65: ...inside push down on the knob Figure 54 Figure 55 To lock the right or left front door with the safety lock turn the key clockwise one quarter turn and then back to original position To unlock turn the key counter clockwise one quarter turn and then back to original position Be sure key numbers are recorded on your Ownership Card or some other suitable place The doors are opened from the inside by ...

Page 66: ...g engine oil be sure to wipe off excess Door dovetail wicks and door striker wicks B Fig 56 should receive a few drops of light engine oil every 1 000 miles Lower front door hinges should be lubri cated every 1 000 miles with a few drops of light engine oil applied through the oil hole on the inside accessible when the door is opened At intervals of 1 000 miles place a small amount about the size ...

Page 67: ...ention than the cleaning they receive when the car is washed However in the winter when many municipalities use salt or calcium chloride to melt ice and snow on the pavements these parts require a great deal more attention to prevent the finish becoming pitted and corroded These melting agents are highly destructive to this type of finish and it is important that all trace of the salt be washed of...

Page 68: ...cloth or sponge with the fluid and select an area slightly larger than the soiled portion and rub from the outside in toward the center in successive strokes This will avoid forming a ring and prevent the spot from spreading Hudson Spot Remover referred to herein is available at all Authorized Hudson Dealers GREASE SPOTS AND OIL Scrape off all excess grease with a dull knife Moisten a cloth or spo...

Page 69: ...shing with a whisk broom If this does not remove it moisten the spot with cold water let it dry then brush it again URINE Sponge the spot lightly with a cloth dipped in lukewarm soapsuds neutral soap and then rinse well with a clean cloth rinsed in cold water Next rub the spot with a clean cloth moistened in a solution of one part of household ammonia and five parts of water After a minute rinse i...

Page 70: ...hanism free The top may also be lowered or raised by hand This must be done slowly and with out unnecessary force Operation of the motor is controlled by a two way switch mounted on the instru ment panel TOP OPERATION CAUTION CAR MUST BE STATIONARY WHEN TOP IS BEING LOWERED OR RAISED TO PREVENT DAMAGING IT TO LOWER 1 Beginning at the center unlatch three hold down clamps from windshield header 2 R...

Page 71: ...ed to the heater Outlets are also provided for defrosting The only source of intake air for the Hudson Weather Master heater is the cowl ventilator Therefore the ventilator must be open when using the heater Windows should be closed tightly for best results The amount of heat output is best regulated by means of the water control valve oper ated by the handle mounted underneath the heater Moving t...

Page 72: ...the appearance of the car improve com fort and provide greater safety These accessories harmonize beautifully with both the interior and exterior appoint ments of your Hudson car Among the accessories available are Bumper Extensions Gas Tank Locking Cap Rear Compartment Light Cigar Lighters Hydraulic Bumper Jack Seat Covers Compass Large Hub Caps Spare Tire Valve Direction Indicator License Plate ...

Page 73: ... 34 Convertible Top Lowering and Raising 68 Cooling System 28 Courtesy Lamps 18 Cowl Ventilator Handle 18 Crankcase Capacities 13 Crankcase Ventilation 16 D Direction Indicator 18 Distributor 6 cylinder 37 Distributor 8 cylinder 38 Dome Lamp Switch 18 Door Locks 18 63 Drag Link 59 Drive Master 18 51 Driving Your New Car 19 E Engine 8 25 Engine Oil Checking Level 13 En gine Oil Proper Kind to Use 1...

Page 74: ... 19 Operating Controls 16 Overdrive Transmission 9 49 Overdrive Control Button 19 Owner s Service Policy 4 P Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints 52 R Radio 19 Rear Axle 9 52 Rear Lateral Stabilizer 61 RearSprings 61 Rheostat 19 S Seat Adjusting Lever 16 Shock Absorbers 62 Spare Tire and Wheel 24 Speedometer 19 Starting Lighting and Ignition 8 35 Starting Motor 36 Starting the Engine 20 Steering G...

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