Hudson 1953 Jet Mechanical Procedure Manual page 82

77 CLUTCH
FIGURE 8
2. Tighten the clutch fixture nut until the pressure
springs are compressed sufficiently to relieve the
pressure on the release levers and remove the three
eyebolt nuts Figure 8.
3. Loosen the clutch fixture nut carefully until the
spring tension is relieved.
FIGURE 9
1. Lift off the clutch cover and remove the pressure
springs, Figure 9.
2. Grasp the release lever and eyebolt between the
thumb and fingers holding them close together. See
Figure 10. With the eyebolt held in the pressure
plate socket, lift the fulcrum over the end of the lever
6. Lift the eyebolt and release lever assembly out of the
pressure plate socket.
FIGURE 10
INSPECTION
CLUTCH SPRINGS
Clutch springs must be thoroughly inspected for
cracks, burn s and for proper tension at a give n length.
Use KMO-607 Valve and Clutch Spring Tester. 195
pounds pressure plus or minus 6 pounds should be
required to compress the spring to a height of 1-1/2".
DRIVE PLATE
Repairs to the drive plate are not recommended
except replacement of the facings. Carefully check for
wear in the splines of the plate hub and for looseness of
the dampening springs. Excessive wear of the splines
or loose dampening springs may cause excessive back
lash and noise.
When replacing worn facings, never punch the old
rivets out as this might result in p late distortion. Use a
3/16" drill and cut away the rolled portion of the rive t
and remove.
Rivet the new facings to the plate being certain they
are held securely in position. Loose or uneven facings
may cause the clutch to drag.