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Hudson Terraplane De Luxe 1935, Owner'S Manual

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Hudson Motor Car Company factories, Detriot, Michigan

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Page 3: ...spection at stated intervals and such adjustments as may he indicated from time to time Terraplane and Hudson Distributors and Dealers in your communi ty and practically everywhere you may drive are p...

Page 4: ...stment 43 Lubrication 43 Seat Adjustment 42 Trim Panels 42 Ventilation 44 Windshield Regulator 42 Body Types 5 Brakes 7 36 Clutch 6 25 Lubrication 25 Pedal Adjustment 26 Cooling System 6 21 Anti Freez...

Page 5: ...ce 4 License Data 5 Lubrication Chart Inside Back Cover Operation S Breaking in Instructions 11 Lubricants Special 13 Starting the Engine 10 Shock Absorbers and Springs 37 Stabilizer 45 Steering Gear...

Page 6: ...cles This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repaired or altered by other than an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Distributor or Dealer in any way so as in the judgment of...

Page 7: ...52101 and up Engine Serial Number stamped on left side of cylinder block opposite cylinder number 6 103000 and up Number of Cylinders 6 NACC Horsepower Rating 21 6 Cylinder Bore 3 Piston Displacement...

Page 8: ...4 2 Gallons Fan Belt V Type Fuel System Carburetor Make Carter Type Down Draft Size 1 Choke Control Automatic Heat Control Automatic Fuel Delivery Pump Air Cleaner Intake Silencer Type Gasoline Tank...

Page 9: ...16 x 6 00 Minimum Air Pressure Front 22 Lbs Rear 28 Lbs Chassis Dimensions Wheelbase 112 Tread Front 56 Rear 56 Road Clearance Front Axle 7 3 8 Rear Axle 8 1 2 Clearance for Jack One Tire Flat Front A...

Page 10: ...r conveniently located just under the rim of the steering wheel This lever has five positions arranged in the form of the letter H corresponding to the neutral three forward and reverse positions of t...

Page 11: ...pering with the shifting mechanism The need of a gear shift lever is eliminated on cars equipped with finger tip control except should it be desired to shift the transmission when the engine is not ru...

Page 12: ...check the oil lines Do not run the engine until the trouble is corrected The generator signal is the red jewel located to the left of the center of the instrument group When the ignition switch is tur...

Page 13: ...ct every precaution has been taken to put in your hands an unexcelled mechanism properly protected against premature wear Extreme care has been exercised in selecting and testing each lubricant used a...

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Page 15: ...ITE OR OIL CONCENTRATES EITHER IN THE ENGINE OIL RESERVOIR OR BY ADDING TO THE GASO LINE DURING THE BREAK IN PERIOD If such practices are fol lowed by the owner he should be guided as to quantities by...

Page 16: ...the cylinder with a clearance of 001 The pistons are removable from the top of the cylinder bore The camshaft is Electric Furnace Alloy with hardened bearing and cam surfaces End play is prevented by...

Page 17: ...h time the crank case oil is drained and there fore require no special cleaning nor do they have to he replaced Under operating condi tions one quart of oil is retained in the crank case in addition t...

Page 18: ...miles of operation and at 2 000 mile intervals thereafter Refill with five quarts of oil of proper specification Ignition System The distributor is mounted on the right side of the crankcase and drive...

Page 19: ...ve the spark plug from number one front cylinder Place the finger over the spark plug hole and crank the engine slowly using the hand crank Air pressure against the finger indicates that the piston is...

Page 20: ...elerator rapidly to its limit of travel As the car accelerates from 10 to 15 miles per hour a slight spark knock should develop If a knock is not heard loosen distributor clamp screw F and turn the di...

Page 21: ...ly in cold weather to remove any water which may have accumulated Engine Tuning Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor alone Perform all of the following operations in the order given 1 Clean spark p...

Page 22: ...y 2 000 miles Generator The generator is of the ventilated type allowing a greater output than is practical with the non ventilated type The maximum output is controlled by a third brush and should be...

Page 23: ...mounted in the forward end of the cylinder head The roller bearing at the forward end of the pump shaft should he lubricated at 1 000 mile intervals through the pressure fitting shown at C Figure 6 u...

Page 24: ...n Radiator Clean er Before using this solution run the engine a few minutes to circulate the water and stir up loose sediment Stop the engine and open radiator petcock and drain all water from the sys...

Page 25: ...avoided They will cause serious corrosion of aluminum alloy as well as the solder joints of the radiator Also avoid the use of solutions containing glucose or honey as they will tend to clog the syste...

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Page 27: ...n through a pressure fit ting located on the right side of the clutch bell housing This should be lubricated with one ounce of light vis cous grease every one thousand miles The Hudsonite Clutch Com p...

Page 28: ...g the reverse idlers out of mesh so that they do not revolve except when in actual use Through the use of steel alloyed with nickel chrome and molybdenum in gears which are heat treated for strength a...

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Page 31: ...point in the housing between the front and rear pinion bearings This oil flows through the hearings and returns to the axle housing Oil leakage at the front of the pinion is guarded against by the use...

Page 32: ...g seats to give strength with light weight to sustain the weight of the car The axle ends from the spring seats to the spindle pin yoke are elliptical in section giving strength to resist both the loa...

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Page 35: ...axle parts become bent through accident to such extent that they cannot he straightened without heating they should be replaced with new ones Heating will destroy the original heat treatment of the pa...

Page 36: ...by spring pressure which is properly selected when the gear is built The end play in the cross shaft is adjusted by a screw extending through the right side of the steering gear housing By turning thi...

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Page 38: ...ed to operate a short sturdy equaliz er pivoted to the underside of the frame X member The motion of the equalizer is transmitted to the brake shoes through cables The operation of the brakes through...

Page 39: ...f compensating shock absorbers By using a large quantity of fluid working under low pressure accurate control is obtained and there is no variation due to changes in operating temperatures The large r...

Page 40: ...n the mounting nut of the right lamp and aim the lamp so that the top of the light beam is just even with the horizontal line and equally divided on each side of the center line D of the right lamp Ti...

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Page 42: ...attery Inspect the battery ground strap occasionally as looseness at the battery or frame or breakage will reduce the output for starting and a complete break will cause the lamp bulbs to burn out Per...

Page 43: ...sures reduce the shock absorbing qualities of the tires but increase stability at high speeds Tire Wear Due to increased thickness in tire treads together with higher driving speeds faster acceleratio...

Page 44: ...s unlocked and the seat can be slid forward to permit easy entrance to the rear of the car either by further tipping of the back or by pulling forward on the seat itself When the seat hack is pushed b...

Page 45: ...llar post and rear edge of front doors respectively to prevent wind noise at high speeds If an adjustment is necessary loosen the bumper fastening screws B in the pillar post and move the bumpers in o...

Page 46: ...approx imately a suction is created and draws air out of the car while further opening permits air to enter The cowl ventilator is controlled by the handle projecting below the instru ment panel slig...

Page 47: ...hifting 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 wit...

Page 48: ...shield header Cigar Lighter Mountings for a cigar lighter are provided in the windshield header of all closed cars The standard lighter supplied as equipment on some models can be installed on any clo...

Page 49: ...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 s...

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