Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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INSPECTION:
1. Remove all traces of old gaskets from oil pan trough and
oil pan. Install new gaskets. (Apply a light coat of Hudson
Perfect Seal Gasket Paste on both sides of gasket when
Installing new gaskets.)
FIGURE 9
2. Remove cotter pin (1) attaching FlotoScreen to outlet
pipe. Clean screen thoroughly or replace.
3. Install Floto-Screen to outlet pipe. Check to make sure
there is no binding action and screen swivels freely.
4. Secure ends of cotter pin.
Installation:
CAUTION: The cylinder block machining locating hole at
the left rear side of the cylinder block base is so located
that one half of the ho le opens into the crankcase. A cup
shaped plug 9/16" outside diameter is used to close this
hole after machining, Figure 10.
FIGURE 10
Always check to see that this plug is in position when-
ever removing the oil pan.
A new plug can be Installed (with J-483 vibration
dampener Installer tool handle) from below the engine with
the oil pan removed, or from above by removing the starter
motor; always apply white lead or sealer to the cup before
Installation; plug should be positioned as shown in Figure
10.
1. Install synthetic rubber gasket on outlet tube.
2. Before Installing oil pan, place two quarts of recom-
mended oil in the oil pan troughs, and Install oil pan to
engine, Installing two screws each side to hold oil pan
until all screws have been entered.
3. Tighten screws evenly to 15-20 lbs. torque.
4. Raise jack until the #2 crossmember dowels are located
and insert two front suspension attaching bolts (each
side). Remove the six J-3228 Front Suspension Support
bolts and Install the remaining standard bolts.
If this part of the job is done properly, the alignment of
the front suspension will not have been disturbed.
NOTE: Balance of Installation, reverse procedure of re-
moval. Refill engine with six quarts of recommended
engine oil. This is in addition to the two quarts placed in
oil pan troughs.
OIL PAN
6 CYLINDER
REMOVAL:
1. Raise car and place stand jacks under the #2 frame
crossmember.
2. Remove the three bolts attaching the cen¬ter steering
arm support bracket to #2 crossmember which will allow
the center steering arm and tie rods to drop.
3. Remove two bolts attaching flywheel dust cover and
remove cover.
4. Remove oil pan plug and drain oil.
5. Remove bolts and lock-washers attaching oil pan to
cylinder block, remove oil pan.
NOTE: Do not lose the round synthetic rubber gasket at
oil outlet tube.
INSPECTION:
Follow same procedure as outlined for 8 Cylinder Oil
Pan Inspection.
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