Hudson Terraplane De Luxe 1935, Owner'S Manual

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high octane fuel, it increases the engine output to 100 horsepower and under
comparative driving increases gasoline mileage, partially offsetting the extra
fuel cost. Acceleration and hill climbing are greatly increased by the added
power obtained.
Automatic Clutch Control
The clutch mechanism has been designed so that automatic clutch control
can be installed without any replacement of standard parts or any drilling. The
automatic control is designed especially for Terraplane cars and is of the latest
design, incorporating pendulum control. This, together with the natural
smooth action of the Terraplane lubricated clutch and the controlled throttle
return, gives a smoothness of operation both on engagement and disengage-
ment that has never before been attained.
Hill-Hold
This is a small unit installed at the rear of the transmission (replacing the
standard rear bearing housing) and prevents the car from rolling backward,
except when the gear shifting lever is in the
"
Reverse
"
position. It can, howev-
er, be made inoperative so that the car can he pushed in either direction simply
by shifting the transmission into reverse and then into neutral. The driver is
relieved of keeping the brakes applied when the car is brought to a stop on an
up-grade and the car can be started forward with the same ease as though it
were on the level.
Axleflex
This unit is interchangeable with the standard front axle and gives inde-
pendent front wheel springing while retaining the heavy drop forged con-
struction of conventional designs.
Stabilizer
The use of a stabilizer reduces body sway. The stabilizer is used on all cars
equipped with Axleflex and can be fitted to cars with the standard front axle.
Electric Hand
The Electric Hand or automatic transmission control may be had on all
models as a factory-installed option. This device, which is electrically con-
trolled, permits finger tip gear shifting by means of a small lever located
immediately under the steering wheel and utilizes the engine intake manifold
vacuum to perform the actual work of engaging and disengaging the transmis-
sion gears. The Electric Hand also permits pre-selecting of the gears while the
car is in motion, the shift being made automatically when the foot is removed
from the accelerator pedal. When Automatic Clutch Control is not used the
shift is completed by depressing the clutch pedal.
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