Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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6 - 30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIGURE 33
If an adjustment of tone is desired, proceed as follows:
1. Remove cover (J) by inserting a screw driver in opening
provided at edge of cover.
2. With car engine running at proper RPM to deliver the
maximum charging rate, loosen the lock nut and turn the
adjusting nut (H) up or down until the desired tone is
obtained.
NOTE: It is advisable to have only one horn connected
when the following adjustment is being made. Remove
the wire at the horn relay from the horn not being adjust-
ed. Proceed in this manner with each horn, and after each
horn has been tested, connect both to relay and sound
together, then replace cover "J", Figure 33.
3. After adjustment is made, be sure to tighten lock nut
against the adjusting nut. (H).
The air gap between field "A" and the armature "B"
should be .027" to .029" on the high horn, 032" to .034" on
the low horn.
The armature (B) is threaded on to diaphragm stud (C)
which is attached to diaphragm (D). Armature (B) is locked
in the desired position by lock nut (E). Therefore, to set air
gap between field (A) and armature (B) loosen lock nut (E)
and turn armature (B) in a clockwise direction to decrease
air gap
and counter-clockwise to increase air gap. Tighten lock nut
(E) securely before checking gap. The armature (B) should
be approximately parellel with the field (A).
After the air gap has been properly adjusted, it is necessary
to readjust nut (H) to obtain maximum volume and the best
tone.
If for any reason the front housing and air column
assembly has been removed, care should be taken when
replacing it to see that the gasket between the diaphragm,
front housing, and air column assembly is in good condition.
A new gasket is recommended as any air leak in the air
column reduces the volume and quality of tone.
The short air column is used in conjunction with the thick
diaphragm for the high horn. The long air column is used in
conjunction with the thin diaphragm for the low horn.
DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH
ELECTRICAL CHECK:
1. Disconnect switch wires from connectors under instru-
ment panel.
2. Connect black wire to hot side of circuit breaker.
3. Connect one lead of test lamp to blue switch wire and
ground the other lamp lead. Move switch lever down and
lamp should light.
4. Connect one lead of test lamp to yellow switch wire and
ground the other lamp lead. Move switch lever up and
lamp should light.
5. If lamp fails to light in either position, switch should be
replaced.
MECHANICAL CHECK:
NOTE: For proper operation of direction indicator, steer-
ing wheel must be properly Installed in straight ahead
position on steering column