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Hudson 481 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Page 5: ...filled in and its provisions fully explained to you IDENTIFICATION CARD completely filled in on both sides BE SURE THAT KEY NUMBERS ARE RECORDED BATTERY properly registered with National Battery Deal...

Page 6: ...on has been carefully engineered and built and naturally you will want to keep it trouble free and protect the investment in your purchase to the utmost With this thought in mind we have prepared this...

Page 7: ...y being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilties on our part and we neither assume nor authorize any other person to as sume for us any...

Page 8: ...itles you to the 1000 and 2000 Mile Inspections without charge and outlines our obligations as Manufacturer as well as those of the Car Dealer and the Owner It also contains other pertinent informatio...

Page 9: ...nce of the same efficient friendly service you receive at home It is your further assurance that his Service Department handles genuine Hudson parts uses factory approved methods and tools and employs...

Page 10: ...account in the above amount for each inspection per formed We suggest that you carefully read the provisions of the Owner s Service Policy so that you will fully understand this procedure 1 000 Mile...

Page 11: ...3525 3495 HUDSON COMMODORE EIGHT MODEL SERIES 484 4 Door Sedan Club Coupe Conv Brougham 124 124 124 484101 and up 8 8 8 3 3 3 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 28 8 28 8 28 8 3600 3570 Thecarserialnumberwhichisalsot...

Page 12: ...262 Cu In 30 4 121 at 4000 RPM 6 50 1 3 Rubber Morse Chain 4 Steel backed babbitt Compensated 4 Steel backed babbitt lined 8 1 8 Replaceable Precision Babbit steel back 1 pc steel back babbitt 31 32...

Page 13: ...AR AXLE Type Gear Type Ratios Pinion Bearings Adjustment Differential Bearings Wheel Bearings Adjustment Pinion and Gear Back Lash Lubricant Semi floating Hypoid 4 1 and 4 5 9 Taper Roller Shim Taper...

Page 14: ...50 x 15 00 24 Lbs Front and Rear COOLING SYSTEM Capacity in Quarts Circulation Temperature Control Pump and Fan Drive Fan Belt Adjustment Pump Bearing 17 Qts 6 Vane Impeller Pump Thermostat By Pass V...

Page 15: ...m Type Bonnet Light Parking Light with Direction Indicator Tail and Stop Light License Light Dome Light Front Rear Quarter Lights 2 Clock Speedometer Instrument Cluster Direction Indicator Radio Headl...

Page 16: ...correct lubricant at the proper time Contrary to general belief one lubricant will not suffice for all parts of the chassis The varying load demands and operating conditions which the various parts ar...

Page 17: ...2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 Rear Compartment Door Clamping Lever Hood Prop Hood Upper Lock Hood Lower Lock Hood Lower Lock and Control Wire 2 2 1 1 2 12 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Points Points Points Points Poin...

Page 18: ...r a consider able length of time it should be permitted to stand long enough to allow the oil to reach the true level before checking BREAK IN OIL Special compounds or so called break in oils are not...

Page 19: ...d be drained and refilled with new oil of good quality If the car is operated constantly in dusty areas or for short distances at low speeds during cold weather which permits foreign matter and sludge...

Page 20: ...reventative properties and detergent dispersent characteristics Oils of this type are generally suitable for use in both high speed diesel and gasoline engines under heavy duty service conditions It i...

Page 21: ...of your new Hudson have been planned for maximum convenience and comfort of the driver as well as for safety If you have driven Hudsons previously or are a first time Hudson owner you will want to kno...

Page 22: ...ETER Includes mileage indicator showing accumulated mileage 7 RADIO TONE CONTROL RING Turning to right from mid position brings out the high notes and to left emphasizes the bass notes See Radio Owner...

Page 23: ...b one quarter turn pull out inner or telescopic section of antenna and turn knob until antenna is in upright position 18 DOME LIGHT SWITCH Sliding switch operates front dome light Rear com partment do...

Page 24: ...to the car speed and the shift will be completed When driving at speeds above 19 miles per hour it is necessary to depress the accelerator pedal fully beyond full throttle to revert to direct drive an...

Page 25: ...d to the high gear position and the accelerator released the shift is made automatically into either second or high gear depending upon the car speed Shift into reverse in the conventional manner by l...

Page 26: ...ver thoroughly to be sure that all adjustments were in order that all lubrication fittings and units of the car were properly lubricated that the cooling system was filled to the proper level and that...

Page 27: ...h pedal depressed raise transmission control lever and move it forward for reverse gear or rearward for low gear Move lever to neutral depress and slide it forward for second gear or rearward for high...

Page 28: ...ed with a push button at the end To open the door grasp the handle and press in the push button with the heel of the hand or the thumb Push door to close Caution Door will not close if latch bolt has...

Page 29: ...o safeguard the spare tire tools and any luggage you may be carrying always lock the rear compartment door Turning the key one half turn counter clockwise unlocks the lock To lock it turn the key one...

Page 30: ...k However when touring or if the car is driven extensively they should be checked every morning before starting out Tire valve caps should be finger tight to prevent loss of air which may be escaping...

Page 31: ...heel in upright position with inner bead in rim well Apply liquid soap around both sides of rim Insert both tire tools between bead and rim and pry tire out of rim TO REMOUNT TIRE Coat both beads of t...

Page 32: ...of the jack in the socket of the frame pad as shown The wheel bolt wrench is designed for use as a handle to operate the jack When removing a rear wheel it is neces sary to take off the wheel cover wh...

Page 33: ...three points in live rubber cushions to prevent sound or vibration being transmitted to the body Figure 15 CYLINDER HEAD High turbulence type for better fuel combustion CRANKSHAFT Forged in position...

Page 34: ...entire surfaces Exhaust valves are of high nickel chrome alloy CYLINDER BLOCK High chrome alloy entire block as hard as ordinary valve seat inserts Water jackets full length of cylinders and all arou...

Page 35: ...lock is as hard as ordinary valve seat inserts CARBURETION Down draft type Dual flow to combustion chambers for more com plete combustion Radial intake manifold provides direct free flow passages for...

Page 36: ...ckwise To drain the complete cooling system also remove the pipe plug located at the left rear corner of the cylinder block Note If it becomes necessary to drain the radiator when it contains antifree...

Page 37: ...insure unrestricted circulation Also carefully check all hoses and gaskets for leaks or signs of deterioration Avoid the use of anti freeze solutions containing calcium salts or other ingredients whi...

Page 38: ...ition Timing see pages 39 and 40 FUEL ECONOMY Gasoline mileage is the subject of considerable discussion among motorists We hear a good deal about the results obtained by certain owners which may caus...

Page 39: ...made by turning both idle ad justing screws A The normal position of these screws is 1 4 to 1 turn off their seats To adjust them turn both screws into their seats and then out exactly 3 4 of turn Rea...

Page 40: ...emoving wing nut and lifting off cover Clean off old oil and dirt by dipping it in kerosene Blow it dry and re oil by dipping it in engine oil using the same grade as used in the engine Permit excess...

Page 41: ...of the car 3 Lift out filter element clean in gasoline and drain 4 Remove old oil wash out base and refill to level indicated with new oil of the same grade as used in engine 5 Place filter element an...

Page 42: ...lator At intervals of 5 000 miles when the engine is tuned up the regulator will be checked for voltage setting The electrolyte level in the battery should be maintained at opening above the top of th...

Page 43: ...nd as the cover is sealed in place the regulator should never be tampered with See your Authorized Hudson Dealer if it requires checking STARTING MOTOR The starting motor is located at the rear left c...

Page 44: ...me time apply a few drops of oil to wick E at the top of the distributor shaft to the contact arm pivot G and to the lobes of the cam C CAUTION Do not over oil CONTACT POINT ADJUSTMENT The distributor...

Page 45: ...al setting see Fuel and Altitude Compensation FUEL AND ALTITUDE COMPENSATION When Ethyl or premium fuels are used in place of the regular or non premium grades a more advanced spark timing should be u...

Page 46: ...uld always be used when meeting other vehicles This beam is designed so that it does not throw any dazzling light into the eyes of the approaching driver under any condition of car loading At the same...

Page 47: ...in road illumination and the safety that has been built into the headlighting equipment the headlamps must be properly aimed Place the car on a level position with a light colored vertical screen 25...

Page 48: ...S AND FUSES A circuit breaker incorporated in the lighting switch and an auxiliary circuit breaker mounted on the instrument panel protects the lighting and other circuits against damage in the event...

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Page 50: ...ssis lubricant applied through the grease fitting on the bottom of the pedal reached from underneath the car Every 5 000 miles the clutch should be drained and refilled with HUDSONITE CLUTCH COMPOUND...

Page 51: ...foot from the accelerator pedal move the gear shift lever into second gear position and then depress the accelerator pedal Repeat this operation for the shift into high gear LUBRICATION Vacumotive Dri...

Page 52: ...S A E 90 E P gear oil and in winter use an S A E 80 E P grade If the unit is flushed out it should be refilled with 21 4 pounds of the proper lubricant Should hard shifting be encountered in extremel...

Page 53: ...centrifugal governor switch mounted on the Overdrive housing Engagement and disengagement of Overdrive is con trolled through the accelerator pedal when the Overdrive control knob located on the inst...

Page 54: ...OPERATION To start in forward speeds under normal conditions place gear shift lever in high gear position Depress accelerator and car will move in second gear When accelerator is released above shift...

Page 55: ...ld be applied co these fittings each 1 000 miles using a hand gun or a special adapter on the lubricating hose nozzle to guard against excessive pressures REAR AXLE The rear axle is of the semi floati...

Page 56: ...HUDSON OWNER MANUAL 51 Figure 38...

Page 57: ...tand about fifteen minutes to allow foam to subside before checking the level Although seasonal changes are not required it is recommended that the lubricant be re moved from the axle housing and 31 2...

Page 58: ...lic system must be bled if air enters the system A spongy feeling pedal is usually an indication that bleeding is necessary Have your Authorized Hudson Dealer inspect your brakes and check the fluid l...

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Page 60: ...g wear does not produce satis factory braking results FRONT SUSPENSION Hudson Individual Front Wheel Suspension is of the angularly set wishbone type em ploying large diameter soft acting coil springs...

Page 61: ...S The front wheel bearings are of the tapered roller type adjustable to compensate for wear and are adequately sealed against lubricant loss ADJUSTMENT To check for loose ness raise the front end of t...

Page 62: ...h adjustable bearings at the front and rear ends Adjustments are re quired only in the event that excessive clearance is felt in the bearings and when steering adjust ments are made As special equipme...

Page 63: ...ment of the body Figure 48 and car It also prevents lateral shake of the axle under the car on rough roads The ends of the steel bar are cushioned in rubber and no lubrication should be applied to the...

Page 64: ...ned at the upper and lower ends in rubber grommets The rear units are identical in construction to the front units except that eyes are fitted at the upper and lower ends instead of studs and are also...

Page 65: ...sed and all doors are fitted with stationary type outside handles A push button at the end of the handle operates the lock and opens the door When doors are locked the handle push button moves in and...

Page 66: ...ted to permit the door to close easily but firmly against the door rubber weatherstrips with the lock fully engaged When adjusting the striker it is important that the lower edge of the opening in whi...

Page 67: ...Cleaner A more durable long lasting high luster finish can be obtained by cleaning the surface with Hudson Liquid Glaze Cleaner and then applying Hudson Liquid Glaze Sealer NEVER polish the car in the...

Page 68: ...st brands contain tetraethyl of lead or coloring which is harmful to cloth and it is also highly inflammable NOTE When using cleaning fluid to remove spots use it sparingly Just dampen a clean cloth o...

Page 69: ...arm soapsuds neutral soap and then rinse well with a clean cloth rinsed in cold water Next rub the spot with a clean cloth moistened in a solution of one part of household ammonia and five parts of wa...

Page 70: ...r will not increase the heat flow When the control lever is moved to the extreme right the thermostatic valve is locked open and maximum heat output is obtained regardless of car temperature When the...

Page 71: ...ained when the knob is in the up position CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAM TOP The raising and lowering of the top on the Convertible Brougham model is accom plished by power applied through double acting hydraul...

Page 72: ...WINDOWS The electrically operated hydraulic pump also furnishes power for raising and lowering the door and quarter windows Each window is operated by a hydraulic cylinder arrange ment and may be rais...

Page 73: ...partment Light Seat Covers Custom Matting Seat Covers Deluxe Matting Seat Covers Rayon Tackle Twill Spare Tire Valve Extension Spotlight Under Hood Light Automatic Wheel Trim Ring Windshield Washer Au...

Page 74: ...ne Body Type Model Engine and Serial Number Tire Size Title Number License Plate Number Social Security Number Key Numbers Ignition and Door Package Compartment and Trunk Lock Dealer s Address Dealer...

Page 75: ...4 55 50 37 37 17 6 53 9 52 54 53 19 53 21 13 21 39 56 10 6 22 34 35 33 62 62 63 56 27 6 60 21 43 CleaningFabricTops CleaningUpholstery Clock Clutch ClutchPedal ClutchPedalAdjustment ColdWeatherCaution...

Page 76: ...ressures Tires InspectionandAdjustmentService InstrumentPanelandControls 32 62 40 57 16 55 56 40 33 18 36 33 43 10 20 37 38 18 18 18 53 41 42 17 18 18 18 24 18 24 17 19 49 4 39 19 39 5 5 17 J Jack Use...

Page 77: ...tton Starting Lighting and Ignition Starting Motor 14 14 16 17 15 16 48 19 3 62 18 62 67 50 18 17 50 24 59 59 19 21 31 42 16 66 6 4 3 20 59 26 7 17 8 17 37 38 Starting the Engine Steering Gear Supplie...

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