Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 - 31
FIGURE 34
1. Remove switch case cover and check canceling pawls
(A), Figure 34, to see that they slide freely. Apply a small
amount of vaseline to slot in each pawl.
2. Move switch lever up and turn steering wheel 1/2 turn
right. canceling pin in steering wheel hub should strike
and pass left pawl without moving switch. The pawl
spring (B) should return the pawl to extended position
when the pin clears.
3. If canceling pawls do not return to extended position,
pawl may be binding on pawl lever. Examine spring
attaching loop on pawl and see that open end of loop is
bent up - not down. If pawl still fails to return, pawl
spring may be weak. Spring may be removed and short-
ened.
4. Return wheel to straight ahead position. canceling pin
should strike pawl and disengage switch.
5. Repeat test with switch lever down and turn wheel left.
6. If switch fails to operate properly, canceling pin in wheel
hub may be too short or bent.
7. Move switch lever up and turn wheel 1/4 turn left. Pin
should strike left pawl and disengage switch.
8. Repeat with switch lever down and turn wheel right. Pin
should strike right pawl and disengage switch.
9. If pin fails to strike pawl, pin may be too short or bent.
NOTE: Switch lever must NOT be held in position while
steering wheel is turned. If lever is held, canceling pawl
may be locked on the trip lever and switch will cancel in
one direction only. The additional tension on the cancel-
ing lever spring may cause the switch to change to the
opposite direction when cancelled.
REMOVAL:
1. Remove three switch wires from clip under instrument
panel and disconnect wires at connectors.
2. Remove two Phillips head screws attaching switch case
to control lever tube bracket .
3. Loosen steering column bracket cap at instrument panel
and remove switch wire cover.
4. Remove switch case and wire assembly.
Installation:
Reverse procedure of removal. Connect switch wires to
harness wires of same color.
DIRECTION INDICATOR FLASHER
UNIT
The direction indicator flasher unit is mounted under the
instrument panel forward of the circuit breaker. The flasher
unit contains two sets of breaker points. One set makes and
breaks the circuit to the pilot light