Hudson 63 1936, Mechanical Procedure Manual

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Purpose
The purpose of the Mechanical Procedure Manual is to
supply information of value in diagnosis and repair includ-
ing information on changes which affect procedure in ser-
vicing.
Flat Rate
The procedures given in this manual are identical to those
followed in setting time allowances for Flat
Rate Schedules and should be valuable as a guide where
actual shop time does not compare favorably with the
schedules. A study of the operations together with the tool
equipment used in their performance should enable each
Hudson Terraplane Service Station to offer its owners reli-
able service at a reasonable cost.
Inspection Service
This manual does not go into the details of pre- delivery,
500 and 1500 mile inspections as these vary somewhat with
each yearly model, however, particular attention should be
paid to carrying out these inspections in accordance with the
procedure given on the inspection cards which are available
from the factory for each model while in production.
The items included in these inspections are those which
experience has shown require attention during the early life
of the car to insure long, carefree service, in addition to
items, which though checked carefully at the time of manu-
facture require additional checks to insure proper operation.
The owner when accepting delivery of the car expects it to
be in perfect condition. A good first impression will aid you
in your future contacts as well as do much to insure satisfac-
tory performance of the car. Make these inspections care-
fully and file the inspection card as a permanent part of the
record of the car.
Keys and Locks
A record of the key numbers made on the pre- delivery
card, in the space provided, will help you render a valuable
service to your owners in cases of lost keys.
Warranty and Owners Service Policy
The Warranty and Owners Service Policy is fully covered
in the General Service Policies Manual which should he
referred to on any question of Owner, Dealer, Distributor or
Factory responsibility.
Special Tools
All special tools referred to or illustrated in this manual
have been developed through the cooperation of the Hudson
Motor Car Company Service Department with the Hinck-
ley-Myers Co. of Jackson, Michigan.
Special tools are developed only where it is found that
such a tool is essential to good workmanship or the time
saving is sufficient to warrant its cost.
The tools are of highest quality and are sold direct by the
tool manufacturer to make them available to Hudson and
Terraplane Distributors and
Dealers at minimum cost.
For complete list of tools and shop equipment refer to the
Hinckley-Myers Tool Manual of Authorized Tools and
Equipment for Hudson and Terra- plane Distributors and
Dealers.
Parts Books
Individual parts lists are available for each yearly model
while a master Parts Book showing interchangeability of
parts on models from 1930 through 1936 is also available.
These books and the numerical parts price list should be
used as reference for parts information.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins issued from time to time should be filed
in the Bulletin Binder with cross reference entered on the
sheet provided at the front of each section of this manual.
These references will serve to keep the Mechanical Proce-
dure Manual up-to- date pending the issue of additional
Manual pages.
Reference Sheets
Reference Sheets covering individual units are prepared
for ready reference by the mechanic. Each mechanic should
have his own file of Reference Sheets.
Hudson-Terraplane
Service Magazine
The service Magazine is published monthly and contains
timely service information, which should be tied in with the
material in this manual. Index this information on the sheets
provided in front of each section.
Material for Magazine
The technical information in the magazine is based
on the experience of the Engineering, Manufacturing and
Service divisions at the factory and also on reports and
suggestions received from Distributor and Dealer Service
Departments. Any suggestions for improved methods of
servicing, short cuts, special tools, etc., developed in the
Servicing of Hudson and Terraplanes which will assist you
in your work will also assist the thousands of other Service
Men. Submit your suggestions to the Technical Division of
the Factory Service Department, so that they may be passed
on through the medium of Hudson-Terraplane Service.
Copyright 1936 by
HUDSON MOTOR CAR CO.
All Rights Reserved
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