Hudson 63 1936, Mechanical Procedure Manual

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SECTION 6
Page 6
MECHANICAL PROCEDURE MANUAL
When the complete inspection is made the bearings in the
distributor housing should be thoroughly cleaned, then lubri-
cated before assembling the drive shaft in the housing.
Complete Inspection
The complete inspection should include removal of the
distributor from the engine, complete dismantling and clean-
ing, an inspection of the bearings and breaker cam for possible
wear, a check of all points mentioned in the tune-up inspection,
reassembling and finally re-installation and complete resetting
of the timing to the engine.
No attempt to check or adjust the automatic governor should
be made except with an oscillograph so that the occurrence of
the spark in degrees can be checked against the speed in R.P.M.
The distributor advance curve can be retarded by bending
the spring lugs outward and advanced by bending the lugs
inward.
Some of the distributors have what is known as a dog leg
curve whereby a quick advance is obtained during the lower
speeds and a more gradual advance at the higher speeds.
Also some of the distributors having this type of an advance
have governor weight springs of different tension with a flat
auxiliary spring outside of one of the lugs holding the outer
end of one of the governor weight springs.
When replacing these springs care must be taken to install
the lighter weight spring on the lug having
the auxiliary spring back of it. If this is not done, proper
advance can not be obtained. As a further precaution to
obtain proper governor action it is recommended that gover-
nor weight springs always be purchased in sets and both
springs replaced.
STARTING MOTORS
Tune-up Inspection
This inspection should include a check of the brushes and
commutator, cleaning of the commutator if needed, a check
of the bearings for wear and lubrication of the bearings. The
starting switch should be given a voltage drop test for possi-
ble burnt contacts.
At the same time the starting circuit should also be given
a voltage test to be sure there is no loss of starting motor
ISSUED MAY, 1937 Printed in U. S. A.
Figure 610—Distributor Lubrication
Figure 611—Distributor (6 Cyl.)
Figure 612—Starting Motor Lubrication