Hudson Terraplane De Luxe 1935, Owner'S Manual

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PREPARING CAR FOR STORAGE
If the car is to be laid up for any length of time, and especially in the winter,
the following suggestions should be observed: Drain the water from the
cooling system, then run the motor not over one minute to dry out the cylinder
water jackets.
Drain the crankcase. Flush out the old oil, then refill with fresh oil. It is also
well to pour a little oil into each cylinder through the spark plug holes to
prevent the interior from rusting. Clean the spark plugs and dip the ends into
oil to prevent rusting and replace them.
Crank the engine for about twenty seconds with the ignition switch off and
the throttle closed. This insures a distribution of the oil over cylinder walls and
valve mechanism.
Disconnect the wires from the storage battery and remove battery to some
dry place. It is best to take the battery to a battery service station, where it may
receive a freshening charge at least once a month. It is well worth while to take
care of the battery.
Go over the chrome or nickel plated parts with a light coating of vaseline
jelly or grease to prevent tarnishing. This should be removed with gasoline
before putting the car back into service.
Jack up the front and rear axles and remove the tires.
If the tires are to be out of service for any length of time, they should be
removed from the rims. The inner tubes should be put in the casing with a
small amount of air pressure and the tires stored in some cool, dark place,
preferably where there is a slight amount of moisture, since if they become too
dry the rubber will harden and lose its elasticity. It is a good idea to wrap tires
with cloth to protect them from heat.
Remove all dust from top and upholstery, wash body clean, put the windows
or top up and cover the car with heavy sheetings or a paper cover especially
made for the purpose.
When putting the engine back into service again, remove the spark plugs,
inject a small quantity of oil into each cylinder, crank the engine by hand for
a few seconds, replace the plugs, turn the ignition "on" and, after the engine
has been started on its own power, run slowly for a few minutes.
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