Hudson 1953 Super Jet, Mechanical Procedure Manual

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METERING ROD SETTING
NOTE: The correct setting of metering rod is
important and must be made after pump ad-
justment o r when leaner than standard rods
are installed.
1. With air cleaner and dust cover off remove
hairpin clip and disconnect spring from meter-
ing rod, remove metering rod and disc.
2. Insert metering rod gauge, J-1265 (Carter No.
T-109-102). Hold gauge vertical and be sure
gauge is seated in metering rod jet, Figure 18.
3. Press down on vacuum piston link directly over
piston until it contacts the pump arm. Clearance
between metering r o d pin and shoulder of
gauge should be less than .005" with throttle
valve seated. Gauge must not drag on pin.
4. Adjust by bending lip on piston link at (A). 5.
Re move gauge and install metering rod and
disc and connect metering rod spring.
ANTI-PERCOLATOR ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Carburetor must be removed from en-
gine.
FIGURE 18
1. Crack throttle valve .020" by placing gauge
J-1633 (Carter No. T-109-29) between throttle
valve and bore of carburetor on side opposite
the idle port, Figure 19.
FIGURE 19
19 ENGINE TUNE-UP
FIGURE 17
PUMP TRAVEL
1. With throttle valve seated and connector link i n
lower hole (short stroke) pump travel should be
16/64". Use Carter Pump stroke gauge T-109-
117-S if available.
2. Adjust pump travel by bending throttle connect-
ing link at lower angle.