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- Page 1 E S S E X Instruction Book APRIL 1930 SERIAL NUMBER 116567 AND UPWARD HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT, MICHIGAN, U. S. A. WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG...
- Page 2 I N D E X General Page ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS ................9 BREAKING IN INSTRUCTIONS ...................11 CARE OP THE FINISH ....................29 LICENSE DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..........7 OPERATION ........................10 STARTING THE ENGINE ....................11 Lubrication BRAKE CROSS Shaft .......................1 9 CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART .................13 CLUTCH..........................16 DISTRIBUTOR......................15 ENGINE..........................14...
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Page 3: Warranty
Warranty The factory obligation with respect to replacement of alleged defective parts is fully covered by our warranty as follows: “We warrant each new vehicle manufactured by us, whether passenger car or commercial vehicle, to be free from defects in material under normal use and service, our obligation under this warranty being limited to making good any part or parts thereof which shall, within ninety (90) days after delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser, be returned to us with... -
Page 4: License Data
ESSEX SUPER SIX TECHNICAL INFORMATION License Data CAR SERIAL NUMBER — On plate on dash under hood ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER — Stamped on left side of cylinder block opposite cylinder No. 3 CYLINDER BORE — 2-¾” " PISTON STROKE — 4½... - Page 5 E S S E X S U P E R S I X T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Fuel System CARBURETOR — 1¼" Marvel Air FUEL FEED —...
- Page 6 E S S E X S U P E R S I X T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Brakes TYPE— 4 Wheel Mechanical CLEARANCE BETWEEN LINING AND ”...
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Page 7: Operation
O P E R A T I O N Operation The operation of the Essex Super Six follows standard practice in most respects; however, even those accustomed to Hudson products may refresh their memory on some of the details by reading the following paragraphs:... -
Page 8: Starting The Engine
E S S E X S U P E R S I X O P E R A T I O N Starting the Engine The proper procedure in starting a cold engine is as follows: Insert key in ignition electrolock and turn it ¼ turn clockwise. Close throttle to idling position. Pull choke control button out as far as it will go. - Page 9 E S S E X S U P E R S I X O P E R A T I O N 150-500 MILES Steady driving speed not over 35 m. p. h. Allow car to accelerate slowly to 40 m. p. h. on level or down grade. As soon as car has reached this speed slow down to 30 to 35 m.
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- Page 11 E S S E X S U P E R S I X L U B R I C A T I O N Engine Use High-Grade Oil-Medium Heavy Body Consult your dealer if you are in doubt as to what oil to use The oil pressure gauge on the instru- ment panel must always register when the engine is running.
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Page 12: Starting Motor
ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION Distributor Use Motor Oil Fill distributor base to the level of the oil cup “C” with motor oil every 2000 miles. Coat rotor cam “A” lightly with vaseline or light cup grease every 2000 miles. Apply a few drops of oil at breaker arm pivot “B”every 2000 miles. - Page 13 ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION Transmission Use Transmission Oil The transmission oil should be kept ” to the level of the filler plug “A. transmission should be drained every 500 miles by removing the drain plug “B.” Replace the plug and fill with one pint of kerosene.
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Page 14: Universal Joints
ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION Universal Joints Use Fibre Grease Remove the plug “A,” shown in the illustration, of the rear universal joint and fill with good fibre grease. There is a plug similarly located just back of the front universal joint for filling. - Page 15 ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION Front Wheel Bearings Use Cup Grease The front wheel should be removed by jacking up front of car, unscrewing the hub cap, withdrawing the cotter key in the end of the spindle, removing nut and washer. The wheel can then be pulled off.
- Page 16 ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION Steering Gear Use High-Grade Gear Oil -Heavy Body The steering gear case should be kept filled to the level of the filler plug "A." The use of a good-grade heavy gear oil is necessary to provide' free operation under all climatic conditions.
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Page 17: Ignition Timing
ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION Ignition Timing Remove distributor cap and in- spect points and clean if necessary. Place breaker point file between points and let them close against file under their normal spring pres- sure. Move file straight up and down, dressing both points at the same time. -
Page 18: Timing Chain
ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Tappets Before adjusting tappets see that the tappet clamp cap screw “C” is tight. Adjust tappet by loosening lock nut “B” and turning adjusting screw “A.” Lock adjustment by tightening lock nut “B” while holding screw... - Page 19 ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Fan Belt The fan belt must be kept at the proper tension to prevent slippage on the pulleys; however, an excessively tight belt will throw a heavy load on the fan bearings and cause rapid wear.
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Page 20: Vacuum Tank
ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Vacuum Tank The glass sediment chamber at the bottom of the vacuum tank should be removed and cleaned whenever its contents show an accumulation of wa- ter or dirt. The water, due to the fact that it is heavier than gasoline, settles to the bottom of the glass and is easily distinguished. - Page 21 ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Steering Gear To remove end play from main column: Loosen nuts “B” one-half turn and turn adjusting screw “A” down as far as possible without stiff- ening the action of the steering wheel when turned through its entire movement.
- Page 22 ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Front Wheel Bearings The adjustment of the front wheel bearings is important, as it affects braking and steering, as well as the free running of the car. To adjust the front wheel bearings, jack up the front wheel, remove the hub cap, remove cotter key from end of spindle.
- Page 23 ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Brakes. All linkage must work freely and brakes be fully released before an accurate adjustment can be made. J ack up all four wheels and make the following adjustment at each: Loosen lock nut “A” and turn eccentric “B”...
- Page 24 ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Radiator refill Drain, flush out and frequently. Filler is located under the hood to eliminate possibility of anti-freeze ruining the finish on bonnet. Each season after removing the anti-freeze, and about every four months thereafter, a solution con-...
- Page 25 ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Spring Mounting Chassis noise, erratic spring ac- tion and wandering of the car on the road can often be attributed to spring mountings. Adjust the spring shackles to re-move end play of spring on shackle bolt by loosening the lock- ing nut "A"...
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Page 26: Care Of The Finish
ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT Headlamps Place the vehicle under normal load on a level floor squarely facing a smooth wall 25 feet from the head- lamps. Measure the height of the lamp bulbs from the ground and draw a hori- zontal line on the wall at the same height as the bulbs. - Page 27 WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG...