Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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CLUTCH 5
FIGURE 8— Each Lever Should be Depressed
Several Times to Settle all Part s in Their
Proper Positions
Place the gauge on the hub as shown in
Figure 9. To check the lever, turn the lever
adjusting nut until
the lever is flush with the underside of the
gauge. Adjust the other two levers in the
same manner.
1. 1/16" Below Hub
FIGURE 9— "Wasp" Series Clutch Lever Height
"Hornet" and "Rambler" Series
The lever adjustment is made in the same
manner as on the "Wasp" Series, but the
gauge is placed on the hub (Fig. 10) so that
the offset of the gauge is 1/32" above the
hub as shown.
Locking Adjusting Nuts
Before staking the adjusting nuts to lock
them in place, work the lever up and down
and recheck lever adjustment again. Stake
the nut with a dull punch (Fig. 11).
1. 1/32" Above Hub
FIGURE 10— "Hornet" and "Ramble r"
Series Clutch Lever Height
1. Adjusting Nuts
FIGURE 11— Locking Adjusting Nuts
CLUTCH DRIVE PLATE
No repair of the clutch drive plate is
recommended except replacement of facings.
A new plate should be installed if the
plate or cushion springs appear to be defec-
tive. The cushion springs must not be bent out
of shape or flattened.
In removing old facings, the rivets should
be drilled, not punched out (Fig. 12). Use a
drill size that will cut out the roll of the
rivet.
To assemble facings, place one facing on
the flywheel side of the drive plate. Line up
the countersunk holes with rivet holes in the
cushion spring.
Rivet each cushion spring to the facing
before installing the other facing. Roll the
rivets against the cushion spring. Do not
split them.
CLUTCH INSTALLATION
In order to install the clutch drive plate and
clutch cover assembly, use aligning tool
J-1435 or J-1625.
This tool aligns the clutch drive plate so
that the transmission clutch shaft will enter
easily. Make sure that the clutch pedal is not