Hudson Terraplane Special 1935 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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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: ...ication Seat Adjustments Trim Panels Ventilation Brakes Clutch Lubrication Pedal Adjustment Cooling System Anti Freeze Care of Cooling System Water Pump Electric Hand Electrical Units Battery Generato...

Page 5: ...tions Lubricants Special Starting the Engine Shock Absorbers and Springs Stabilizer Steering Gear Adjustment Lubrication Storage Preparing Car Technical Information Tires and Wheels Inflation Pressure...

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: ...ber 6 103000 and up Number of Cylinders 6 NACC Horsepower Rating 21 6 Cylinder Bore 3 Piston Displacement 212 cu in Stroke of Piston 5 Body Types Coupe Business Coach with Trunk Coupe Rumble Seat Seda...

Page 8: ...ntrol Manual HeatControl Adjustable Fuel Delivery Pump Air Cleaner Oil Wetted Type Gasoline Tank Capacity 11 Gallons Starting and Ignition Make Autolite Spark Control Automatic Timing Dead Center Firi...

Page 9: ...er 3 1 4 3 3 4 Camber 1 1 1 2 Brakes Type 4 Wheel Cable Control Size 9 x 13 4 Clearance Between Lining and Drum 010 Steering Gear Type Variable Pitch Worm and Sector r Reduction 15 to 1 Lubricant Summ...

Page 10: ...to high or from high to second gear You will find that the shift will be made easily and that no time is lost in the get away or in engaging second speed when necessary The Electric Hand transmission...

Page 11: ...e With vacuum clutch the entire operation consists simply of removing the foot from the accelerator pedal moving the finger tip control to the desired gear then depressing the accelerator pedal to re...

Page 12: ...right of the center of the instrument group When the ignition switch is turned on this signal will be lighted If it remains lighted or flashes while the engine is running above idling speed the engine...

Page 13: ...used and there is therefore no necessity of replacing any lubricants until the normal change mileage has been reached In order to enjoy the maximum in life and trouble free performance which has been...

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Page 15: ...in crankcase within oil level range on oil level gauge Figure 2 at all times Do not drive at a high rate of speed until the engine is thoroughly warmed up Cold oil cannot flow freely into the small c...

Page 16: ...slotted to compensate for expansion cam ground to give full bearing on the cylinder wall and is fitted with two compression rings and one oil control ring above the piston pin and one oil control ring...

Page 17: ...y to do so The crankcase ventilators mounted on the valve chamber covers are un usually effective as diluents consist mainly of unburnt gasoline and water coming from the cylinders and crankcase walls...

Page 18: ...Flashing of the light at idling speed indicates proper operation Should the light come on when the engine is running above idling speed it indicates interruption of the oil supply and the engine shoul...

Page 19: ...r If the points become pitted it is necessary to remove them and grind smooth or replace with new ones The grinding should be done in a special machine to insure proper seating This operation should h...

Page 20: ...arm is on the highest point of the cam Measure the gap between the breaker points with a feeler gauge This gap should be exactly 020 If adjustment of the gap is required loosen lock nut H and turn adj...

Page 21: ...park plugs and adjust gaps to 025 2 Clean distributor breaker points and adjust to 020 maximum open ing as described under Ignition System Page 17 OWNER S MANUAL 19 Figure 5 Winter Operation The point...

Page 22: ...Road test for final ignition timing as described under Ignition System Page 17 If the foregoing operations properly performed do not give normal engine performance the car should be taken to an Autho...

Page 23: ...s of light oil should be supplied to cups A Figure 6 every 1 000 miles Do not over lubricate The generator is driven by the V type belt which also drives the fan and water pump This belt must be kept...

Page 24: ...hese deposits the cooling system should be cleaned twice a year This cleaning is most effective when reverse flushing is used to remove deposits after they have been loosened by the use of a good clea...

Page 25: ...the water pump packing replaced if necessary The types of anti freeze recommended are Alcohol Glycerine and solu tions of Ethylene Glycol marketed under various trade names Solutions containing calciu...

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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 Compo...

Page 28: ...ng 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...

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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 34: ...wheels should be from 1 to 1 Should any front axle parts become bent through accident to such extent that they cannot he straightened without heating they should be replaced with new ones Heating wil...

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Page 36: ...e worm and sector of the gear is adjusted by moving the housing cover To adjust loosen the four one not shown housing cover stud nuts B Figure 13 one quarter turn With front wheels jacked up and in th...

Page 37: ...justed to offset normal wear when the brake pedal can be depressed within 1 2 of the floor This adjustment is made as follows Jack up all four wheels clear of the ground Remove wheels from hubs Remove...

Page 38: ...adlamps The right and left lenses are interchangeable and can be used satisfactorily on either side The lamps are fitted with standard three candlepower bulbs for the parking position and pre focused...

Page 39: ...e top of the lamp body and lift out Replace by reversing this operation Do not touch the reflector as any marks will reduce the illumination Should it be necessary to clean the reflectors use ordinary...

Page 40: ...OWNER S MANUAL 38 Wiring Diagram Radio Equipped Models Without Charge Control...

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Page 42: ...not be attempted except by an experienced battery service man TIRES AND WHEELS All wheels are demountable at the hub by prying off the outside huh cap and removing the cap screws B Figure 12 in the w...

Page 43: ...ks in the same direction This is a natural wear and can be controlled by reversing the direction of rotation of the tire It is recommended that the right and left wheel and tire assemblies be intercha...

Page 44: ...le is adjustable to center the door up and down The hinge pins are cadmium plated to prevent rust ing and squeaking of the hinges To adjust doors first loosen the screws A Figure 16 holding the male p...

Page 45: ...in the glass moving forward in the door The raising and lowering of the rear door glasses in Sedans the rear quar ter glasses in Coaches and the rear windows in Coupes is conven tional by means of cra...

Page 46: ...have a small parking bulb in the headlamp Fender lamps can be installed on any model and connected in place of the headlamp parking bulb These fender lamps are of the same design as the headlamps but...

Page 47: ...ds 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...

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