Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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T E C H N I C A L S E R V I C E M A N U A L
FIGURE 12— Valve Timing Diagram
"Wasp" Series
FIGURE 13— Place Marked Teeth on Center
Line When Installing Sprockets and Chain
"Rambler" Series
at approximately the one o'clock position.
This should place the marked tooth of the
crankshaft sprocket where it begins to mesh
with the chain (Fig. 14). Count the number
of links between the marked teeth of both
sprockets. There should be 91/2 links or 19
pins.
Valve timing may be inspected by locating
the No. 6 piston on T.D.C. in firing
position. Then set valves on the No. 1
cylinder to .003" clearance. Slowly rock the
crankshaft back and forth.
1. Marked Tooth on the Camshaft Sprocket
2. Marked Tooth on the Crankshaft Sprocket
3. 91/2 Links or 19 Pins
FIGURE 14—Correct Timing Chain Installation
"Rambler" Series
If the timing is set properly, the
exhaust valve should open before the D.C.
mark on the vibration damper lines up with
the pointer. Note this distance. The intake
valve should open an equal distance after the
D.C. mark passes the pointer.
FIGURE 15— Valve Timing Diagram
"Rambler" Series
TIMING CHAIN COVER
"Hornet" and "Wasp" Series
The timing chain cover oil seal is a leather
chevron design, spring loaded, to contact the
seal surface of the vibration damper under