Hudson 1936 Six, Руководство пользователя

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3 4 H U D S O N S I X
STEERING GEAR
The steering gear on the Hudson Six is of the variable pitch worm and sector
type.
The maximum ratio of 17 to 1 is obtained in the straight ahead position to give
maximum ease of steering. The ratio is reduced as the gear is turned either to the
right or left to give quick action for sharp turns.
The worms are cut in a manner which gives a minimum clearance, with the
sector in the straight ahead position and increased clearance on turns. This gives
maximum control and assures freedom from binding, even after extensive use,
which on conventional gears makes it impossible to get proper clearance without
binding on extreme turns due to maximum wear coming in the straight ahead
position.
Adjustment
The main or worm shaft is carried on two taper roller bearings, which are
maintained in proper adjustment by a
shim pack 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 hous-
ing. By turning this screw into the hous-
ing the end play is reduced. The screw
should be tightened, then backed off just
enough to prevent binding, and the lock
nut tightened.
The mesh between the 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 15, one-quarter turn.
With front wheels jacked up and in the
straight ahead position, turn the eccen-
tric (C) in a clockwise direction in grad-
ual stages, noting the effect by working the steering gear arm. When play has
been reduced sufflciently, tighten nuts (B), drawing up the one on eccentric (C)
first. Before lowering front wheels, turn steering gear from extreme right to
extreme left to be sure no binding occurs.
To raise or lower steering wheel to suit the requirements of the driver, loosen
frame bracket stud nuts (D), as well as steering column bracket nuts under the
instrument panel. Set the wheel in the desired position and tighten column bracket
nuts. Turn steering wheel to align gear on frame and tighten frame bracket nuts.
Lubrication
The housing should be filled at all times with a good grade of S. A. E. 110 E.P.
gear oil in summer and S.A.E. 90 E.P. gear oil in winter. The lubricant can be
Figure 15