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  • Page 3 Introduction This manual contains instructions for service operations. Since These instructions are not illustrated, it is recommended that you use them along with the illustrated chassis and body parts catalogs. The illustrations in those volumes will be helpful in understanding these instructions WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ________________________ Axles..........................1 Body..........................31 Brakes..........................51 Clutch..........................63 Cooling and Exhaust....................75 Electrical........................101 Engine........................117 Frame, Fenders, Running Board, Hood..............169 Fuel Units.........................185 Springs........................205 Steering Gear......................223 Transmission and Universal Joint................243 Wheels and Lubrication....................267 WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL AXLES FRONT AXLE Align Front Wheels....................... 3 Inspect Front Axle Assembly................... 4 Install Axle Assembly...................... 5 Install Axle Center........................ 6 Install Bearing (Spindle Pivot Pin)..................7 Install Drag Link........................8 Install Spindle Assembly....................... 9 Install Spindle Pivot Pin...................... 10 Install Steering Ann......................

  • Page 6: Align Front Wheels

    Loosen tie rod socket clamp bolts, both ends of tie rod. Turn tie rod to obtain proper adjustment. Tighten socket clamp bolts. Remarks HUDSON ALIGN FRONT WHEELS GREAT EIGHT ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS Toe-in—0 to 1/8"...

  • Page 7: Inspect Front Axle Assembly

    Examine tie rod and drag link connections. Check axle caster and wheel camber with a gauge. Also check wheel Toe-in with a gauge. See that. spring clips are tight, and that shock absorbers function properly. Remarks: HUDSON INSPECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 8: Install Axle Assembly

    Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace wheel nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower front end of car. Align wheels. Adjust brakes. Check axle caster. Remarks: HUDSON Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes & Align Wheels) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes &...

  • Page 9: Install Axle Center

    Connect tie rod to steering arms. Connect brake pull rods. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace wheel nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower car. Adjust brakes. Align wheels. Check axle caster. Remarks: HUDSON Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes & Align Wheels) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 10: Install Bearing (Spindle Pivot Pin)

    Replace dust shield and brake shoes on spindle. Replace bolts holding dust shield to spindle. Replace nuts. Replace cotter pins. Connect brake pull rod. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter Pin: Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING (SPINDLE PIVOT PIN) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 11: Install Drag Link

    :Remove drag link. plugs. Remove ball seats and springs. Remove drag link. REPLACE drag link. Replace drag link ball springs and seats. Replace drag link plugs and cotter pins. Replace boots. Replace oilers. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DRAG LINK GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 12: Install Spindle Assembly

    Replace nuts. Replace cotter pin. Connect brake pull rod. Replace steering arm and nuts. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car. Check wheel alignment. HUDSON INSTALL SPINDLE ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 13: Install Spindle Pivot Pin

    Replace bolts holding dust shields to spindle. Replace nuts. Replace cotter pins. Connect brake pull rod. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car. Check front wheel alignment. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPINDLE PIVOT PIN GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 14: Install Steering Ann

    Reconnect drag link ball to steering arm. Replace nut and cotter pin. Reconnect tie rod ball to steering arm. Replace nut and cotter pin. Lower front end of car. Check wheel alignment. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL STEERING ARM (LEFT) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 15 Remove steering arm. REPLACE steering arm. Replace steering arm to dust shield nuts and cotter pins. Connect tie rod ball to steering arm. Replace cotter pin. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL STEERING ARM (RIGHT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 16: Install Tie Rod Assembly

    REPLACE tie rod assembly. Replace tie rod ball nuts, both ends. Replace tie rod ball nut cotter pins, both ends. Lower front end of car. Check for proper wheel alignment. Align wheels. Be sure tie rod socket clamp nuts are tight. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 17: Install Tie Rod (Only)

    Reconnect tie rod balls to steering arms. Tighten tie rod ball nuts and replace cotter pins. Lower front end of car. Check wheels for proper alignment. Align wheels. Tighten socket clamp nuts. Remarks:: HUDSON INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 18: Rebush Spindles

    Replace dust shield bolts, nuts, and cotter pins. Connect tie rod. Connect brake pull rods. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts and cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TIE ROD (ONLY) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 19: Rear Axle

    .005" to .010" when bearing caps are bolted up securely. REPLACE wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts. Replace axle shaft nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST AXLE SHAFT END PLAY GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 20: Adjust Drive Gear And Pinion

    Replace carrier and gear assembly in axle housing. Connect propeller shaft. Replace axle shafts. Replace bearing caps and shims. Replace wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts and cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST DRIVE GEAR AND PINION (Includes Removing Carrier GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 21 Replace nuts holding housing to carrier. Connect propeller shaft, being sure that flange nuts are tight and properly locked. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST DRIVE PINION (ONLY) END PLAY AND MESH GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 22: Install Rear Axle Housing

    Replace bearing cap bolts and tighten securely. Test end play in axle shafts. Replace wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts. Replace axle shaft nut cotter pins. Replace rear housing cover. Adjust brakes. Lower rear end of car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL REAR AXLE HOUSING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 23: Install Axle Shaft

    Replace axle shaft and bearing assembly: Replace bearing shaft and shims. Replace bearing cap bolts and tighten securely. Test axle shaft end, play. Replace wheel. Replace axle shaft nut. Replace axle shaft nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL AXLE SHAFT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 24 Test axle shaft end play. Replace wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts. Replace axle shaft nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON Install Axle Shaft (When Necessary to Remove Both Shafts) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 25: Install Differential Bearings

    Connect propeller shaft. Replace axle shafts. Replace wheel bearing caps and shims. Replace wheel bearing cap bolts. Replace wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts. Replace axle shaft nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 26: Install Differential Case

    Replace differential carrier and gear set assembly in axle housing. Connect propeller. shaft. Replace axle shafts. Replace wheel bearing caps and shims. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower rear end of car. Lubricate axle. Remarks HUDSON INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 27: Install Differential Carrier And Gear Set

    Replace bolts in wheel bearing caps. Replace rear wheels. Replace rear wheel nuts. Replace rear wheel nut cotter-pins. Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER AND GEAR SET GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 28: Install Differential Case Gears

    Replace differential carrier and gear set assembly. Connect propeller shaft at rear flange. Replace axle shafts. Replace wheel bearing caps and shims. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace wheel nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE GEARS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 29: Install Drive Gear

    Connect propeller shaft at rear flange. Replace axle shafts. Replace wheel bearing caps and shims. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace wheel nut cotter pins, Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DRIVE GEAR GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 30: Install Drive Pinion Bearings

    Replace pinion housing on carrier, using shims to secure correct pinion adjustment. Replace nuts holding housing to carrier. Connect propeller shaft, being sure that flange nuts are tight and properly locked. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DRIVE PINION BEARINGS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 31: Install Drive Gear And Pinion

    Adjust drive gear for mesh. Replace carrier assembly on axle housing. Connect propeller shaft. Replace axle shafts. Replace bearing caps. Replace wheels. Replace axle nuts and cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower car. Lubricate axle. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DRIVE GEAR AND PINION GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 32: Install Felt Washers (Rear Wheel Grease Retainer)

    Replace bearing cap and shims. Replace bearing cap bolts. Replace wheel. Replace axle shaft nut. Replace axle nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FELT WASHERS (Rear Wheel Grease Retainer) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 33: Install Pinion Shaft Oil Seal

    HE-276 remover oil seal assembly from pinion housing. REPLACE oil seal assembly. Replace companion flange. Replace pinion shaft nut and tighten securely. Replace pinion shaft nut cotter pin. Connect propeller shaft, being sure that nuts are tight and properly locked. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL PINION SHAFT OIL SEAL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 34 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL BODY BODY Install Curtain (Rear Window)....................33 Install Dome Lamp Assembly....................34 Install Door Assembly (Front)....................35 Install Door Check Strap (Front)....................36 Install Glass (Door Window)....................37 Install Glass (Quarter Window) Coach..................38 Install Glass (Windshield)......................39 Install Instrument Frame......................40 Install Door Lock Assembly.....................41 Install Regulator (Door Window).....................42...
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  • Page 36: Install Curtain (Rear Window)

    Remove curtain and bracket assembly. Remove curtain. REPLACE curtain. Replace curtain and bracket assembly. Replace screws holding trim stick. Tack edge of trim on window frame. Replace trim above window. Replace window finish moulding. Tack down curtain guide ropes. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CURTAIN (Rear Window) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 37: Install Dome Lamp Assembly

    Lower dome lamp and disconnect: wires. Remove dome lamp. REPLACE dome lamp. Connect wires and test light. Replace dome lamp screws. Replace dome lamp door, turning it to the right to lock in place. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DOME LAMP ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 38: Install Door Assembly (Front)

    Replace hinge on door, and tighten screws securely. Replace door and hinge assembly. Replace hinge to pillar screws and tighten securely. Replace screws holding check strap to body. Replace kick. panel screws. Replace hinge pillar trim retainer screws. Adjust striker plate. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DOOR ASSEMBLY (Front) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 39: Install Door Check Strap (Front)

    Remove door trim panel. Remove check strap. REPLACE check strap. Replace trim panel. Replace handles. Replace window finish moulding and header strip assembly. Replace screws. Replace check strap to body screws. Replace kick pad. Replace hinge pillar trim retainer. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DOOR CHECK STRAP (Front) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 40: Install Glass (Door Window)

    Remove lower channel from glass. REPLACE glass. Replace glass and channel assembly. Replace finish moulding and weather-strip assembly. Replace screws in weather-strip and window moulding. Test to see that regulator operates properly. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GLASS (Door Window) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 41: Install Glass (Quarter Window) Coach

    Remove glass from channel. REPLACE glass. Replace glass and channel assembly in frame. Replace frame and bolt to body. Replace trim. Replace window finish moulding. Replace regulator handle. Replace rear seat back and cushion. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GLASS (Quarter Window) COACH GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 42: Install Glass (Windshield)

    Remove two screws in each lower corner clip of windshield. Remove windshield lower frame and weather-strip. Remove glass. REPLACE glass. Replace weather-strip. Replace lower frame. Replace corner clip screws. Replace windshield. Replace windshield cleaner arm. Connect windshield regulator, Remarks HUDSON INSTALL GLASS (Windshield) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 43: Install Instrument Frame

    Replace instruments on frame. Replace frame on cowl and tighten screws securely. Connect carburetor choke control. Connect oil pressure gauge pipe. Replace temperature indicator. Replace dash lights. Connect speedometer cable. Connect ammeter wires. Connect feed wire at starter switch. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL INSTRUMENT FRAME GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 44: Install Door Lock Assembly

    Replace door trim retainer and screws. Replace door trim panel. Replace tension springs on regulator handle and remote control handle, Replace handles. Replace window finish moulding and weather-strip assembly. Replace screws. Adjust striker plate. Test lock. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 45: Install Regulator (Door Window)

    Replace door trim panel. Replace tension springs on regulator handle and remote control handle. Replace handles. Replace window finish moulding and weather-strip assembly. Replace screws. Test regulator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL REGULATOR (Door Window) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 46: Install Top Deck (Coach, Coupe, Std. Sedan)

    Trim off excess of dum dum. Carefully seal crack between inside edge of roof moulding and top deck with a good liquid sealing compound, such as No. 1390 Dolphin Drip Moulding Cement. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TOP DECK (Coach, Coupe, Std. Sedan) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL TOP DECK (Coach, Coupe, Std.

  • Page 47: Install Cowl Ventilator Cover

    REPLACE cover. Replace tapping plates and four cap screws, but do not tighten. Replace roller spring. Replace operating handle. Replace operating handle screws and nuts. Close cover. Center cover and adjust to press evenly on rubber. Tighten cap screws holding cover to hinge. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL COWL VENTILATOR COVER GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 48: Install Windshield Cleaner

    Connect suction tube. Replace trim panel. Replace trim panel screws. Replace windshield cleaner handle and control button. Replace rear view mirror. Replace windshield cleaner arm. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WINDSHIELD CLEANER GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL WINDSHIELD CLEANER...

  • Page 49: Install Windshield Assembly

    Remarks: If it is desired to remove the hinge, first remove the rear view mirror. Remove windshield cleaner inside handle and control button. Remove windshield header trim panel. Remove screws holding windshield hinge to header. HUDSON INSTALL WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 50: Rain Leak At Cowl Top Finish Molding

    "dum-dum". REPLACE cowl finish plate and gasket. Shellac the leather washers on both sides; replace leather washers,. flat washers, lock washers and nuts. Center finish plate on cowl and tighten: nuts securely. Remarks: HUDSON RAIN LEAK AT COWL TOP FINISH MOULDING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 51: Rain Leak At Front Door (Top Front Corner)

    Raise rubber so that top edge is tight against roof rail. Do not run rubber up ahead of roof rail. Replace retainer and screw. Remarks: HUDSON RAIN LEAK AT FRONT DOOR (Top Front Corner) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 52: Leak At Corners Of Top Deck

    1390 Dolphin Drip Moulding Cement. This may best be applied with a grease gun which will force the sealer out in a small stream. This operation is very important, and should be carefully done. Remarks: HUDSON LEAKS AT CORNERS OF TOP DECK GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 53: Rain Leak At Windshield

    Carefully solder upper end of tube to cowl. Trim down flush. This provides a drain to lead the water away before it collects and overflows into car. Remarks: HUDSON RAIN LEAK AT WINDSHIELD GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 54 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL BRAKES Adjust Brakes..........................53 Adjust Brake Pedal Clearance....................54 Install Brake Drum........................55 Install Lever (Emergency Hand)...................56 Install Lever (Brake Operating, On Front Axle)..............57 Install Pawl (Latch Rod)......................58 Install Pedal (Brake)........................59 Install Sector and Pawl......................60 Install Shoe (Bendix) 1-set.....................61 Install Spring (Internal)......................62...
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  • Page 56: Adjust Brakes

    The two front wheels should be alike. If not, loosen adjusting screw on tight wheel until both wheels are the same. Balance the rear wheels in the same manner. REPLACE cover plates. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST BRAKES GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 57: Adjust Brake Pedal Clearance

    Connect cross shaft to pull rod. Remarks: Be sure that brake pedal and cross shaft return freely to their stops when in the "off" position. HUDSON ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE...

  • Page 58: Install Brake Drum

    Raise car. Remove hub cap. Remove wheel nut cotter pin. Remove axle nut. Remove wheel. Remove nuts and bolts holding brake drum to wheel. Remove brake drum. REPLACE brake drum. Replace hub bolts and nuts. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut and cotter pin. Adjust brakes. Lower car Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRAKE DRUM GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 59: Install Lever (Emergency Hand)

    Hand brake lever assembly can be removed by pulling down through slot in floor board from under car. REPLACE hand brake lever assembly. Replace spring, washer and cotter pin in hand brake lever pivot. Replace hand brake pull rod. Replace front compartment mat. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL LEVER (EMERGENCY HAND) INSTALL BRAKE DRUM GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 60: Install Lever (Brake Operating, On Front Axle)

    Replace washer. Replace oiler. Replace pull rod in operating lever. Replace lock nut and clevis on pull rod. Reconnect pull rod in operating lever. Replace lock nut and clevis on pull rod. Reconnect pull rod clevis to idler lever. Check brake adjustment. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL LEVER (BRAKE OPERATING, ON FRONT AXLE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 61: Install Pawl (Latch Rod)

    Installation can be readily performed from underneath car without disturbing floor mat or boards. Disconnect latch rod at pawl (lever latch). Remove pawl. REPLACE pawl. Connect latch rod to pawl. Check alignment of pawl with ratchet plate. Remarks HUDSON INSTALL PAWL (LATCH ROD) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 62: Install Pedal (Brake)

    REPLACE brake pedal. Replace clutch pedal. Replace taper pin in clutch pedal. Connect pull rod to brake pedal Replace clevis Pin at bottom of brake pedal. Replace toe and floorboard: Replace front compartment mat. Remarks:: HUDSON INSTALL PEDAL (BRAKE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 63: Install Sector And Pawl

    (lever latch) from latch rod and hand brake lever. Remove pawl. Remove two bolts holding ratchet sector to frame. Remove sector. REPLACE ratchet sector. Replace sector bolts. Replace pawl. Connect latch rod. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SECTOR AND PAWL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 64: Install Shoe (Bendix) 1-Set

    Remove brake shoes. REPLACE brake shoes., Replace washers on brake anchor pins. Replace cotter pins. Replace springs on brake shoes. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Adjust brakes. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SHOE (BENDIX) 1-SET GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 65: Install Spring (Internal)

    Raise car. Remove hub cap. Remove wheel nut cotter pin. Remove wheel nut. Remove wheel. Remove brake spring. REPLACE brake spring. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPRING (INTERNAL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 66 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL CLUTCH ........................ Adjust Clutch Pedal ......................Drain and Refill Clutch ..................... Install Clutch Driving Plate ..................... Install Clutch Pilot Bearing ....................Install Clutch Pressure Plate ....................... Install Clutch Spring .....................71 Install Clutch throw-out Bearing ....................
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  • Page 68: Adjust Clutch Pedal

    Loosen adjustable link lock nut. Turn adjustable link to, adjust clearance between clutch pedal and rear slot in toe board. This clearance should be three-quarters of an inch when pedal is in normal position. REPLACE clevis pin. Tighten lock nut. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 69: Drain And Refill Clutch

    This allows old oil to drain. Replenish clutch oil, using one—quarter pint of a mixture consisting of 1/8 pint motor oil and 1/8 pint kerosene. REPLACE clutch drain plug. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON DRAIN AND REFILL CLUTCH GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 70: Install Clutch Driving Plate

    Replace transmission. Replace fly wheel guard. Replace transmission control assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throw-out yoke. Replace adjustable link clevis pin. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor board. Replace mat. Replenish oil in clutch. HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH DRIVING PLATE GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 71: Install Clutch Pilot Bearing

    Replace clutch cover screws. Replace clutch throw-out sleeves. Replace transmission. Replace flywheel guard. Replace transmission control assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throw-out yoke. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Replenish oil in clutch. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH PILOT BEARING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 72: Install Clutch Pressure Plate

    Replace transmission assembly. Replace flywheel guard. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer cable. Connect clutch throw-out adjusting link. Connect brake rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Check clutch pedal adjustment. Replenish oil in clutch. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 73: Install Clutch Spring

    Replace flywheel guard. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer cable. Connect clutch throw-out adjusting link. Connect brake rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Check clutch pedal adjustment. Replenish oil in clutch. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH SPRING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 74: Install Clutch Throwout Bearing

    Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throw-out yoke. Replace adjustable link clevis pin. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH THROWOUT BEARING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH THROWOUT BEARING...

  • Page 75: Install Clutch Throw-Out Yoke

    Replace flywheel guard. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Con- nect adjustable link to throw-out. Connect brake rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Test clutch pedal adjustment. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CLUTCH throw-out YOKE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 76: Overhaul Clutch

    Replace clutch throw-out assembly. Replace transmission. Replace flywheel guard. Replace transmission control assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shift. Connect throw-out yoke. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Replenish clutch oil. Remarks: HUDSON OVERHAUL CLUTCH GREAT EIGHT HUDSON OVERHAUL CLUTCH...

  • Page 77: Overhaul Clutch And Adjust Transmission End Play

    Replace transmission control assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Con- nect throw-out yoke. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Replenish oil in clutch. Remarks: HUDSON Overhaul Clutch and Adjust Transmission End Play GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 78 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL COOLING AND EXHAUST COOLING SYSTEM Adjust Fan Belt........................77 Flush and Refill Cooling System...................78 Install Fan..........................79 Install Fan Belt........................80 Install Fan Blades........................81 Install Fan Hub........................82 Install Fan Hub Gasket......................83 Install Fan Hub and Spindle....................84 Install Fan Spindle........................85 Install Radiator Core......................86...
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  • Page 80: Adjust Fan Belt

    Raise left side of hood. See that fan arm supporting stud is tight in cylinder block. (This stud has a left hand thread.) Loosen fan supporting arm lock stud. Raise or lower fan to adjust fan belt. Tighten fan supporting arm lock stud. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST FAN BELT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 81: Flush And Refill Cooling System

    Continue to flush until water is free from rust and other sediment. REPLACE hose. Tighten clamp. Refill radiator. Test for leaks. Remarks: HUDSON FLUSH AND REFILL COOLING SYSTEM GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 82: Install Fan

    Remove fan spindle nut Remove fait . REPLACE fan. Replace fan spindle nut and tighten securely. Replace fan and arm assembly, aligning fan so that blades are midway between radiator and fan belt. Tighten fan arm lock stud nut. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 83: Install Fan Belt

    It may be necessary to pry pan down slightly under lower pulley in order to remove belt REPLACE fan belt. Align fan so that blades run midway between radiator and belt. Tighten fan supporting arm lock stud nut. Lower hood: Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN BELT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 84: Install Fan Blades

    Remove fan blades. REPLACE fan blades, using correct number of shims to insure sufficient end play. Replace fan blade fastening bolts. Replace fan and arm assembly, aligning fan so that blades run midway between radiator and fan. belt. Tighten fan arm lock stud nut. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN BLADES GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 85: Install Fan Hub

    Replace fan blade fastening bolts. Replace fan arm. Replace alemite fitting. Replace spindle nut and . tighten securely. Replace fan and arm assembly. Adjust fan belt. Tighten supporting arm lock stud nut. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN HUB GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 86: Install Fan Hub Gasket

    Replace fan blades, using shims as required to insure sufficient end play. Replace fan blade fastening bolts. Replace fan and arm assembly, aligning fan so that blades run midway between radiator and fan belt. Tighten supporting arm lock stud nut. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN HUB GASKET GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 87: Install Fan Hub And Spindle

    Replace fan blade fastening bolts. Replace spindle alemite fitting. Replace fan arm. Replace spindle nut and tighten securely. Replace fan and arm assembly. Tighten supporting arm lock stud nut. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN HUB AND SPINDLE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 88: Install Fan Spindle

    Replace fan blades. Replace fan blade fastening bolts. Replace alemite fitting. Replace fan arm. Replace spindle nut and tighten securely. Replace fan and arm assembly. Tighten supporting arm lock stud nut. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FAN SPINDLE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 89: Install Radiator Core

    Connect radiator tie rods. Replace hose connections. Connect shutter control. Replace hood. Line up radiator shell with hood. Tighten radiator support bolts. Connect wires to terminal block. Refill cooling system. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL RADIATOR CORE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 90: Remove And Replace Radiator For Test

    REPLACE radiator. Connect radiator tie rods. Replace hose connections. Connect shutter control. Replace hood. Align radiator shell with hood. Tighten radiator support bolts. Connect headlamp wires. Refill cooling system. Remarks: HUDSON REMOVE AND REPLACE RADIATOR FOR TEST GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 91: Install Shutter Control Wire

    Tighten control tube bracket nut. Connect wire to shutter operating rail. Replace tie rod clip. Tighten screw in radiator shell dip. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SHUTTER CONTROL WIRE GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 92: Install Water Pump Assembly

    Remove water pump assembly, bringing pulley back through hole in engine plate. REPLACE water pump assembly, Replace cap screws holding water pump to engine plate. Replace hose connections and tighten hose clamps. Refill cooling system. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 93: Install Water Pump Body

    Replace impeller on shaft. Re-assemble two halves of pump body, using new gasket. Replace water pump assembly on engine plate. Replace cap screws which hold pump assembly. Replace hose connections and tighten clamps. Refill cooling system. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WATER PUMP BODY (FRONT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 94 Remove cap screws holding. water pump body rear to water pump body front. Remove water pump body. REPLACE water pump body. Replace' cap screws. Replace water pump hose. Tighten hose clamp. Refill radiator. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WATER PUMP BODY (REAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 95: Install Water Pump Bushings

    Ream bushings to size. Replace shaft and pulley assembly. Replace rear thrust washer. Replace water pump impeller. Replace rear body and tighten body bolts. Replace packing and tighten packing nut. Replace water pump assembly on engine plate. Replace hose connections. Tighten hose clamps. Refill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WATER PUMP BUSHINGS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 96: Install Water Pump Impeller

    Remove rear body. Pull impeller from shaft: REPLACE impeller on shaft, allowing 1/32" end play in shaft. Replace rear body and tighten body bolts. Replace pump assembly on engine plate. Replace hose connections and tighten hose clamps. Refill radiator. HUDSON INSTALL WATER PUMP IMPELLER GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 97: Install Water Pump Shaft And Pulley

    Replace water pump assembly in engine support. Replace cap screws holding pump assembly to engine support. Replace water pump hose. Replace radiator hose. Tighten all hose clamps. Refill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WATER PUMP SHAFT AND PULLEY GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 98: Overhaul Water Pump

    Replace rear thrust washer. Replace impeller on shaft, leaving 1/32" end play. Replace rear cover. Replace water pump assembly on engine plate. Replace hose connections and tighten hose clamps. Refill radiator. Check fan belt tension. Remarks: HUDSON OVERHAUL WATER PUMP GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 99: Install Muffler

    Work muffler back clear of exhaust pipe. Remove muffler. REPLACE muffler and position on exhaust pipe. Replace tail pipe and position frame bracket. Replace clamp holding tail pipe to gasoline tank strap. Tighten front and rear muffler clamps. Tighten tail pipe frame bracket. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL MUFFLER GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 100: Install Exhaust Pipe

    Remove bolts and stud holding exhaust pipe to manifold. Loosen clamp holding exhaust pipe in muffler. Remove exhaust pipe. REPLACE exhaust pipe. Replace bolt and stud holding exhaust pipe to manifold. Tighten clamp holding exhaust pipe to muffler. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 101: Install Gaskets (Exhaust Manifold)

    Remove exhaust manifold gaskets. REPLACE exhaust manifold gaskets. Replace exhaust manifold. Replace manifold stud nuts. Replace exhaust pipe to manifold bolts and nuts. Replace bolts holding carburetor riser to manifold. Connect heat control rod. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASKETS (EXHAUST MANIFOLD) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 102: Install Manifold (Exhaust)

    Remove exhaust manifold. REPLACE exhaust manifold. Replace manifold stud nuts. Replace exhaust pipe to manifold bolts. Replace bolts holding carburetor riser to manifold. Replace heat control valve. Connect heat control rod. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL MANIFOLD (EXHAUST) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 103: Install Tail Pipe

    Remove bracket holding tail pipe to frame cross member. Remove tail pipe. REPLACE tail pipe and position frame bracket. Replace clamp holding tail pipe to gasoline tank strap. Tighten clamp at rear end of muffler. Tighten tail pipe frame bracket. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TAIL PIPE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 104 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL ELECTRICAL Adjust Charging Rate........................102 Adjust Timing (Includes Synchronize)....................103 Focus Headlamps..........................104 Install Ammeter..........................105 Install Armature (Generator)......................106 Install Bearing (Generator) .......................107 Install Bendix Drive Assembly......................108 Install Brushes..........................109 Install Brushes..........................110 Install Contact Points (Distributor)....................111 Install Electrolock..........................112 Install Generator..........................113 Install Generator Coupling........................114...

  • Page 105: Adjust Charging Rate

    Third or regulating brush is held by friction and may be moved by pushing on brush holder with a wooden or other non-conductive rod. To increase charging rate, move brush in the direction of rotation of the generator. REPLACE commutator cover and tighten clamp screw. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST CHARGING RATE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 106: Adjust Timing (Includes Synchronize)

    Loosen two screws which secure adjustable plate upon which points are mounted. Turn plate until points are just starting to separate. Hold plate and tighten screws. REPLACE distributor rotor and cover. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST TIMING (INCLUDES SYNCHRONIZE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 107: Focus Headlamps

    Loosen headlamp bracket nut. Aim lamp so that top of beam is just even with horizontal mark on wall and is centered with the vertical line. Tighten headlamp bracket nut. Repeat the focusing operation with the left lamp. Remarks: HUDSON FOCUS HEADLAMPS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 108: Install Ammeter

    Connect feed wire at starting motor switch. Test ammeter to see that all connections have been correctly made. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL AMMETER GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 109: Install Armature (Generator)

    Replace armature in generator and bolt end cap to frame. Replace generator assembly on engine. Replace generator coupling clamp, bolt and nut. Replace generator strap clamp screw and tighten securely. Connect generator wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL ARMATURE (GENERATOR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 110: Install Bearing (Generator)

    Replace armature and end cap. assembly in generator frame, and bolt end cap to frame. Replace generator assembly on engine. Replace generator coupling clamp, bolt and nut. Replace generator strap clamp screw and tighten securely. Connect generator wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING (GENERATOR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 111: Install Bendix Drive Assembly

    Replace bolt holding collar to starter shaft. Replace starter and bendix assembly. Replace three starter holding stud nuts. Replace crankcase breather pipe. Connect starter switch pull wire. Connect starter cable. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BENDIX DRIVE ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 112: Install Brushes

    REPLACE brushes. Replace commutator end head and brush assembly. Replace frame screws and nuts. Replace generator assembly on engine and connect flexible coupling. Replace clamp screw in generator strap and tighten. Connect generator wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRUSHES (GENERATOR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 113: Install Brushes

    Disconnect brush leads. Connect new brush leads, solder and tape. Replace end cap and brush assembly. Replace four screws. Replace starter assembly on engine support and secure with three nuts. Connect battery cable and starting button wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRUSHES (STARTER) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 114: Install Contact Points (Distributor)

    6 mark on flywheel is in line with timing, pointer. Loosen two screws which secure adjustable plate upon which points are mounted. Move plate until points are just starting to separate. Hold plate and tighten screws. Replace distributor rotor and cap. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CONTACT POINTS (Distributor) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 115: Install Electrolock

    Connect condenser wire. Replace distributor assembly. and tighten clamp screw. Replace rotor and cap. Replace electrolock cable: Connect wires on electrolock switch. Connect electrolock cable to distributor by pushing end of cable into terminal post until locking nubs engage in groove. Remarks HUDSON INSTALL ELECTROLOCK GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 116: Install Generator

    Replace coupling bolt nut. Replace generator holding strap clamp screw and tighten securely. Connect generator wire. Check generator charging rate. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON Install Generator GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 117: Install Generator Coupling

    REPLACE couplings on extension shaft. Replace clamps, bolts and nuts. Replace shaft extension and couplings. Replace coupling clamps, bolts and nuts. Tighten generator holding strap clamp screw. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GENERATOR COUPLING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 118: Install Horn Button

    Remove switch disc. Remove horn button. REPLACE horn mutton. Replace switch disc. Replace switch driving plate screws. Position control tube in steering column. Replace lower switch lever, and tighten clamp screw. Connect horn wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL HORN BUTTON GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 119: Install Starter

    Remove bendix assembly. Replace bendix assembly. REPLACE starter and bendix assembly. Replace starter holding stud nuts. Replace crankcase breather pipe. Connect starter switch pull wire. Connect starter cable. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL STARTER GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL STARTER...
  • Page 120 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL ENGINE Adjust Bearings..............................118 Adjust Chain..............................121 Adjust Valve Tappets.............................122 Align Connecting Rods (All)........................123 Grind Valves, Clean Carbon, Tune Engine....................124 Inspect (Remove Chain Cover) ........................127 Inspect (Remove Cylinder Head)........................128 Inspect (Remove Oil Pan for Inspection)....................129 Install Adjusting Eccentric ..........................130 Install Camshaft..............................131...

  • Page 121: Adjust Bearings

    Replace cotter pins. Replace oil reservoir drain plug. Replace oil reservoir. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower front end of car. Replenish oil. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST BEARINGS (Connecting Rod) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 122 REPLACE cotter pins. Tighten connecting, rod caps. Replace cotter pins. Replace front and rear crank shaft bearing cap packing. Replace oil reservoir. Replace oil reservoir cap screws. Lower front end of car. Refill oil reservoir. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST BEARINGS (Crankshaft) ALL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 123 Tighten main bearing cap bolts. REPLACE cotter pins. Tighten connecting rod cap bolt nuts. Replace cotter pins. Replace front and rear main bearing cap packing . Replace oil reservoir. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower front end of car. Replenish oil. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST BEARINGS (Crankshaft and Connecting Rods) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 124: Adjust Chain

    Turn eccentric to adjust chain. REPLACE eccentric bolts and tighten. Bend over locks on bolts. Remove feeler wrench. Replace generator and coupling. Replace front coupling bolt and nut. Tighten generator strap clamp screw. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST CHAIN GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 125: Adjust Valve Tappets

    In the same manner adjust all other tappets, having the corresponding piston on firing dead center. Run engine at idling speed and check—tappet clearance with feeler gauge. REPLACE tappet compartment cover plates, Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST VALVE TAPPETS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 126: Align Connecting Rods (All)

    Replace connecting rod bolts, nuts and cotter pins. Replace rear engine support brace. Replace flywheel guard. Replace oil pan and bolt up securely. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower car. Replenish oil. Replace spark plugs. Remarks: HUDSON ALIGN CONNECTING RODS. (ALL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON ALIGN CONNECTING RODS.

  • Page 127: Grind Valves, Clean Carbon, Tune Engine

    Replace crankcase rear breather tube. Replace horn. Replace coil. Replace water outlet manifold and bolt to cylinder heads. Replace cable tube. Replace upper hose and tighten clamps. Replace spark plugs and connect plug wires. Remarks: HUDSON CLEAN CARBON GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 128 REPLACE valves. Replace valve spring retainers. Replace cylinder heads, and tighten nuts securely. Replace water manifold. Replace horn. Replace coil. Replace spark plugs. Replace top hose and tighten clamps. Refill cooling system. Warm up engine. Adjust tappets. Replace tappet compartment cover plates. Replace hood. Remarks: HUDSON GRIND VALVES AND CLEAN CARBON GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 129 Warm up engine Adjust tappets. Replace tappet cover plates. Remove glass gasoline bowl. from vacuum tank. Clean sediment from bowl. Remove carburetor strainer plug, clean strainer and replace. Replace vacuum tank gasoline bowl. Clean, adjust and synchronize breaker points. Adjust carburetor. Replace hood. Remarks: HUDSON GRIND VALVES, CLEAN CARBON, TUNE ENGINE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 130: Inspect (Remove Chain Cover)

    Replace engine hood and line up radiator shell to engine hood. Replace nuts holding radiator to frame cross member. Tighten upper and lower hose clamps and fill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSPECT (REMOVE CHAIN COVER) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 131: Inspect (Remove Cylinder Head)

    Replace radiator upper hose and tighten clamps. Replace spark plugs and connect plug wires. Remarks: Do not lift off cylinder heads by means of the water outlet manifold. Use two cylinder head lifting handles, HE-286. HUDSON INSPECT (REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 132: Inspect (Remove Oil Pan For Inspection)

    REPLACE oil pan tray. Fill dipper troughs with oil. Replace oil pan assembly and bolt to crankcase. Connect oil gauge wire. Replace drain plug. Lower car. Replenish oil. Remarks: HUDSON INSPECT (REMOVE OIL PAN FOR INSPECTION) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 133: Install Adjusting Eccentric

    Replace air cleaner. Replace distributor head and set timing with flywheel markings. Replace radiator, connect head lamp wires and radiator tie rods. Tighten hose clamps and replace engine hood. Fill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL ADJUSTING ECCENTRIC GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 134: Install Camshaft

    Replace splash guard. Replace fan and belt. Replace radiator. Connect headlamp wires, shutter control and tie rods. Bolt core to frame. Replace hose clamps. Refill cooling system. Check tappet adjustment. Replace tappet compartment cover plates. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CAMSHAFT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 135: Install Chain

    Adjust chain. Replace timing case cover. Replace engine guard. Replace vibration dampener and crank jaw. Replace fan and belt. Replace radiator. Replace radiator support bolt nuts. Replace tie rods and shutter control wire. Tighten hose clamps. Replenish water. Replace hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CHAIN GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 136: Install Connecting Rod (One)

    Replace bearing cap nuts and cotter pins. Fill oil pan troughs with oil. Replace oil pan and bolt to crankcase. Replace drain plug. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower car. Replenish oil. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CONNECTING ROD (ONE) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 137: Install Cover (Timing Gear Case)

    Connect head lamp wires and shutter control wire. Replace engine hood. Line radiator shell to engine hood and replace nuts on bolts holding radiator to frame cross member. Tighten hose clamps. Fill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL COVER (TIMING GEAR CASE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 138: Install Crankshaft (Includes Line Reaming)

    Replace front and rear bearing cap packing. Replace piston and connecting rod assemblies. Replace rod bearing caps. Replace oil reservoir. Replace flywheel. Replace sprockets and chain. Replace gear case cover. Replace vibration dampener. Replace crank jaw. Replace engine in car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CRANKSHAFT (INCLUDES LINE REAMING) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 139: Install Crankshaft Bearings

    Replace front and rear bearing packing. Replace connecting rod and piston assemblies. Adjust rod bearings and replace nuts and cotters. Replace oil pan. Replace, flywheel. Replace camshaft sprocket and chain. Replace timing case cover. Replace vibration dampener and crank jaw. Replace engine in car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 140: Install Cylinder Assembly (Includes Fit Pistons)

    Replace sprockets and chain. Replace timing gear cover. Replace valve tappet assemblies. Replace valves. Grind valves. Replace cylinder head. Replace starter and generator. Replace clutch and transmission. Replace engine in car. Tune engine. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES FIT PISTONS) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 141: Install Cylinder Head (One)

    Replace cylinder head stud nuts. Replace horn and bracket. Replace water outlet manifold. Replace water manifold bolts. Replace cable tube. Replace radiator upper hose and tighten clamps. Replace spark plugs and connect plug wires. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD (ONE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 142: Install Distributor Drive Shaft

    Tighten bolts and bend over locks. Connect all oil lines. Replace generator and connect generator coupling. Replace distributor: Check ignition timing. Replace distributor lock cap screw. Replace distributor cap and wires. Replace carburetor air cleaner. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE SHAFT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 143: Install Distributor Drive Shaft Bushings

    Adjust timing chain, tighten housing bolts and lock. Replace generator assembly and connect flexible coupling. Replace and connect all Oil lines. Replace distributor. Set ignition timing and replace distributor cap. Replace air cleaner. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 144: Install Engine Assembly

    Replace flywheel guard. Connect speedometer cable. Replace floor boards. Connect exhaust pipe. Replace radiator. Replace headlamps. Replace carburetor. Connect up pipes, wires and controls. Replenish oil and water. Warm up engine. Adjust tappets. Tune engine. Replace hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 145: Install Flywheel

    Connect universal joint, being sure nuts are tight and locks in place. Connect speedometer cable. Connect clutch throw-out link and brake pull rod. Replace battery cable clips. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Replace seats. Replenish oil in clutch. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FLYWHEEL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 146 Replace radiator. Screw radiator tie rods into radiator shell. Connect shutter control wire. Connect head lamp wires. Replace engine hood. Align radiator shell with engine hood. Tighten hose clamps and fill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASKET (TIMING GEAR CASE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 147: Install Gaskets

    Replace manifold stud nuts and tighten securely. Replace exhaust pipe flange bolts and nuts. Replace exhaust manifold to intake manifold cap screws. Replace damper valve gasket. Replace damper valve and bolt to manifold. Connect damper valve rod. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASKETS (Exhaust Manifold) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 148 Unscrew fan stud from cylinder block. (NOTE: Thread on fan stud is left hand.) Remove fan stud gasket: REPLACE fan stud gasket. Replace fan stud. Replace fan and belt. Tighten fan supporting arm clamp bolt. Replenish water. Lower hood Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASKET (FAN STUD) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 149 Tighten exhaust manifold stud nuts. Replace intake manifold to exhaust manifold cap screws. Replace exhaust manifold damper valve, and bolt to manifold. Connect damper valve rod. Connect vacuum pipe. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASKETS (Intake Manifold) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 150: Install Manifolds

    Remove exhaust manifold. REPLACE exhaust . manifold. Replace manifold stud nuts and tighten securely. Replace exhaust. pipe flange bolts and nuts. Replace exhaust manifold to intake manifold cap screws. Replace damper valve gasket. Replace damper valve and bolt to manifold. Connect damper valve rod. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL MANIFOLD (Exhaust) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 151 Tighten exhaust manifold stud nuts. Replace intake manifold to exhaust manifold cap screws. Replace exhaust manifold damper valve, and bolt to manifold. Connect damper valve rod. Connect vacuum pipe. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL MANIFOLD (Intake) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL MANIFOLD (Intake)

  • Page 152: Install Oil Check Valve

    Drive bolt back so check valve will ,turn. Unscrew and remove check valve. REPLACE check valve. Replace engine bolt and nut. Connect oil pipes to check valve. Replace generator. Connect generator coupling. Connect generator wire. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL OIL CHECK VALVE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 153: Install Distributor Support Housing

    Connect all oil lines. Replace generator and connect flexible coupling. Replace generator clamp screw and tighten. Replace air cleaner. Replace distributor and set ignition timing. Replace distributor cap and wires. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR SUPPORT HOUSING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 154: Install Oil Pump Drive Worm

    Reassemble housing to engine support and replace bolts. Adjust timing chain and tighten bolts and locks. Connect all oil lines. Replace generator and connect flexible coupling. Replace generator clamp screw. Replace distributor and set ignition timing. Replace distributor cap and wires. Replace air cleaner. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL OIL PUMP DRIVE WORM GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 155: Install Oil Pump Shaft And Gear

    Replace shaft retaining screw. Replace oil pump assembly. Replace oil pump body bolts. Connect oil pipes. Replace carburetor air cleaner. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL OIL PUMP SHAFT AND GEAR GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 156: Install Oil Reservoir

    Replace upper gasket. Put three pints of oil in oil pan troughs. Replace oil pan assembly. Replace oil pan bolts and tighten evenly. Connect oil gauge. wire. Replace drain plug. Lower car. Put eight quarts of oil in reservoir. HUDSON INSTALL OIL RESERVOIR GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 157: Install Piston And Rings (One)

    Install rings on piston. Replace connecting rod and piston assembly in engine. Adjust connecting rod bearing and replace cotter pins. Replace oil pan. Replace oil pan cap screws. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower car. Replenish oil in engine. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL PISTON AND RINGS (ONE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 158: Install Piston Pin And Bushing (One)

    Replace connecting rod bearing shims and cap. Replace and tighten bearing cap nuts. Replace cotter keys. Replace oil pan assembly and cap' screws. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower front end of car and replenish engine oil. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL PISTON PIN AND BUSHING (ONE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 159: Install Piston Rings (All)

    Connect oil gauge wire. Lower front end of car. Replace cylinder heads, coil, cable tube, and water manifold. Replace upper radiator hose. Replace engine hood. Tighten upper hose clamps. Fill radiator with water. Replenish oil in engine. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL PISTON RINGS (ALL) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 160: Install Piston Rings (One Set)

    REPLACE connecting rod bearing shims and cap. Replace bearing nuts and cotter keys. Replace oil pan and oil pan cap screws. Connect oil gauge wire. Lower front end of car. Replenish oil in engine. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL PISTON RINGS (ONE SET) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 161: Install Sprockets

    Replace radiator assembly, and connect radiator tie rods. Connect shutter control wire and head lamp wires. Replace engine hood. Line up radiator shell to engine hood and replace nuts on bolts holding radiator assembly to frame cross member. Tighten upper and lower hose clamps. Fill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPROCKET (ACCESSORY SHAFT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 162 Replace engine hood. Fit radiator shell to engine hood and replace nuts on bolts holding radiator assembly to frame cross member. Tighten radiator hose clamps and refill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPROCKET (CAMSHAFT) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 163 Replace engine hood. Fit radiator shell to engine hood and replace nuts on bolts holding radiator to frame cross member. Tighten radiator hose clamps. Refill radiator. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPROCKET (CRANKSHAFT) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 164: Install Valves (All)

    Connect spark plug wires. Replace engine hood. Tighten upper hose clamps and fill radiator. Start engine and warm up to operating temperature. Adjust valve tappets. Replace valve cover plates. Remarks : HUDSON INSTALL VALVES (ALL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 165: Install Valve Springs

    Replace cylinder head nuts and tighten. Replace ignition coil and cable tube. Replace water outlet manifold and upper radiator hose. Replace engine hood. Tighten upper hose clamps. Fill radiator. Start engine and warm up. Check valve tappet adjustment. Replace valve cover plates. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VALVE SPRINGS (ALL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 166 Remove valve spring seat and spring. REPLACE valve spring and seat. Lower valve and hold down through spark plug hole. Compress valve spring and replace retainer. Adjust valve tappet. Replace valve cover plate. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VALVE SPRING (ONE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 167: Install Valve Tappets And Guides

    Replace ignition coil and cable tube. Connect spark plug wires. Replace engine hood. Tighten upper hose clamps. Fill radiator. Start engine and warm up to normal operating temperature. Adjust valve tappets. Replace valve cover plates. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VALVE TAPPETS AND GUIDES (ALL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 168 Replace clamp. Replace clamp nut and tighten securely. Replace valve spring and seat. Compress spring and replace retainer. Adjust tappet, and tighten lock nut. Replace tappet compartment plate. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VALVE TAPPET AND GUIDE (ONE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 169: Install Vibration Dampener

    Use special puller HE-32 7 and remove vibration dampener. REPLACE vibration dampener. Replace starting crank jaw and tighten securely. Replace fan belt. Replace fan and arm. Adjust belt. Tighten fan arm clamp bolt. Replace engine guard. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPENER GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 170: Tune Engine

    With engine warm and idling, back off on carburetor air adjusting screw until engine falters—then screw in three or four notches at a time until engine idles smoothly. Lower hood. Test car and make final adjustment on road. HUDSON TUNE ENGINE GREAT EIGHT...
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  • Page 172 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL FRAME, FENDERS, RUNNING BOARD. HOOD FRAME AND BRACKETS Install Battery Tray........................171 Install Bracket (Springs).......................172 FENDERS, RUNNING BOARD, HOOD Install Dust Shield (Rear) ......................178 Install. Fenders ..........................179 Install Hood Assembly........................181 Install Running Board.........................182 Install Splash Guard (Radiator) ....................183 Install Splash Guard (Side) ......................184...
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  • Page 174: Install Battery Tray

    Remove front seats. Remove floor board. Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery. Cut rivets holding battery tray to frame. Remove battery tray. REPLACE battery tray. Rivet or bolt tray securely to frame. Replace battery. Tighten clamp bolt. Connect battery cables. Replace floor board. Replace seats. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BATTERY TRAY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 175: Install Bracket (Springs)

    Lower car. Bolt fender to frame. Bolt headlamp tie rod to fender. Bolt shock absorber to frame. Replace splash guard. Replace splash guard screws. Replace spring front bolt nuts. Tighten nuts snugly—then loosen 1/6 turn. Replace cotter pins. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Front Spring Front) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 176 REPLACE bracket and bushing assembly. Rivet bracket securely to frame. Replace shackle. Replace upper shackle bolt. Tighten shackle bolt snugly—then back off 1/6 turn. Holding bolt in this position, tighten lock nut securely. Replace alemite fitting. Lower hood. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Front Spring Rear) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 177 Replace Shackle. Replace upper shackle bolt. Tighten shackle bolt snugly—then, back off 1/6 turn. Holding bolt in this position, tighten, lock nut securely. Replace alemite fitting. Lower car. Replace generator and coupling. Replace carburetor. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Front Spring Rear) RIGHT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 178 Remove rivets holding bracket to frame. Remove nut. REPLACE bracket; Rivet bracket securely to frame. Replace front bolt and sleeve. Replace spring bolt nut. Tighten nut snugly—then back off 1/6 turn. Replace cotter pin. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Rear Spring Front) LEFT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 179 Tighten nut snugly—then back off 1 /6 turn. Replace cotter pin. Replace muffler and tail pipe. Tighten muffler clamps. Replace tail pipe brackets and clamp. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Rear Spring Front) RIGHT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Rear Spring Front) RIGHT...
  • Page 180 1/6 turn. Holding bolt in this position, tighten lock nut securely. Lower car. Replace rear dust shield and bolt to frame and fenders. Replace body bolts. Replace bumper, trunk rack and support assembly and bolt securely to frame. Replace tail lamp wires. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (Rear Spring Rear) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 181: Install Dust Shield (Rear)

    Replace fender to dust shield screws and nuts. Replace bumper, trunk rack and support member assembly and bolt to frame. Bolt trunk rack to frame. Replace tail light wires. Replace tail lamp terminal plug. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL DUST SHIELD (REAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 182: Install. Fenders

    Replace fender to frame and fender to splash guard screws. Replace headlamp bracket bolts. Replace radiator splash guard. Replace radiator splash guard screws. Replace spring front end bolts. Replace spare tire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FENDER (FRONT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 183 Loosen clamps holding fender to body. Remove rear fender. REPLACE rear fender. Bolt fender to running board. Tighten fender to body clamps. Replace bolt holding rear of fender to body. Replace screws holding fender to side and rear splash guards. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FENDER (REAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 184: Install Hood Assembly

    Remove hood. Remove rear hood support from hinge rod and replace on new hood. REPLACE hood, inserting front end of hinge rod in radiator shell. Replace rear hood support bolt. Close hood and latch hood locks. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL HOOD ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 185: Install Running Board

    REPLACE running board. Line up board with fenders. Bolt running board to front and rear fenders. Replace running board bracket bolt nuts. Replace splash guard to running board screws and nuts. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL RUNNING BOARD GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 186: Install Splash Guard (Radiator)

    PROCEDURE OF OPERATION Remove front bumper. Remove front spring front bolt nuts. Remove screws holding splash guard to frame. Remove splash guard. REPLACE splash guard. Replace splash guard screws. Replace spring bolt nuts. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPLASH GUARD (RADIATOR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 187: Install Splash Guard (Side)

    Tighten fender clamps. Replace screws which secure splash guard to running board, fenders and frame. Replace hood lock. Replace body bolts and tighten securely. Touch up bolt and screw heads. Remarks:. HUDSON INSTALL SPLASH GUARD (Side) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 188 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL FUEL UNITS Adjust Carburetor........................187 Clean Carburetor (Includes Adjust).................188 Clean Vacuum Tank......................189 Install Carburetor Assembly....................190 Install Carburetor Float....................191 Install Float Valve and Seat.....................192 Install Carburetor Jet......................193 Install Gasoline Tank....................194 Install Gasoline Gauge.....................195 Install Vacuum Tank Assembly..................197 Install Vacuum Tank Cover.....................198...
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  • Page 190: Adjust Carburetor

    This adjustment is correct for all speed ranges. Engine idling speed is adjusted by means of the throttle lever stop screw. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST CARBURETOR GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 191: Clean Carburetor (Includes Adjust)

    Turn air valve screw to the left until engine falters, indicating a lean mixture. Gradually turn screw to the right three or four notches it a time until engine idles smoothly. Adjust throttle stop screw for correct idling speed. HUDSON CLEAN CARBURETOR (INCLUDES ADJUST) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 192: Clean Vacuum Tank

    Replace vacuum tank assembly on dash and attach with bolts and nuts. Connect gasoline line, suction line, and windshield wiper hose to top of vacuum tank. Connect gasoline line and replace sediment bulb at bottom of vacuum tank. Remarks: HUDSON CLEAN VACUUM TANK GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 193: Install Carburetor Assembly

    Replace carburetor and riser assembly on inlet manifold. Replace long cap screws. Connect suction pipe, gasoline pipe, throttle control and choker control. Replace sediment bulb on vacuum tank. Replace carburetor air cleaner. Run engine to warm up. Adjust carburetor. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 194: Install Carburetor Float

    Replace carburetor and riser assembly on manifold and attach with long cap screws. Connect gasoline line; choke wire, throttle, control rod and heat control rod. Replace sediment bulb. Replace air cleaner. Warm up engine and adjust carburetor. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CARBURETOR FLOAT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 195: Install Float Valve And Seat

    Connect gasoline line. to carburetor. Replace sediment bulb in vacuum tank. Connect heat control rod, throttle control rod, and choke wire. Replace air cleaner. Warm up engine and adjust carburetor. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FLOAT VALVE AND SEAT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 196: Install Carburetor Jet

    Connect heat control rod, throttle control rod and choke wire. Replace air cleaner. Start engine and adjust carburetor. Remarks: Alteration of jet sizes should not be made under any circumstances unless operating permanently above 4000 feet elevation. HUDSON INSTALL CARBURETOR JET GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 197: Install Gasoline Tank

    Replace dust shield. Replace body bolts and bolts holding dust shield to frame. Replace screws and nuts holding dust shield to rear fenders. Replace bumper and trunk rack support and bolt into position. Replace trunk rack. Replace tail lamp wires and connect to tail lamp. HUDSON INSTALL GASOLINE TANK GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 198: Install Gasoline Gauge

    Disconnect two wires from back of gasoline gauge. Remove two screws holding gasoline gauge to back of instrument panel and remove gauge. REPLACE gasoline gauge and attach with screws to back of instrument panel. Connect two wires to back of gasoline gauge. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASOLINE GAUGE (ON DASH) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 199 Replace bumper, trunk rack and support and bolt in position. Replace bolts holding front end of trunk. Replace tail lamp wires and connect terminal plug to tail lamp, Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GASOLINE GAUGE (TANK UNIT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 200: Install Vacuum Tank Assembly

    Connect gasoline line, suction line and windshield wiper hose to vacuum tank head. Connect gasoline line to carburetor, and replace sediment bulb at bottom of vacuum tank. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VACUUM TANK ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 201: Install Vacuum Tank Cover

    Remove screws attaching vacuum tank head to tank and remove vacuum tank head. REPLACE vacuum tank head and screws. Replace fittings on head, and connect gasoline line, suction line and windshield wiper hose. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VACUUM TANK COVER GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 202: Install Vacuum Tank Cover Gasket

    REPLACE gasket and inner tank. Replace gasket and vacuum tank head. Replace vacuum tank head screws. Connect gasoline line, suction line and windshield wiper hose to vacuum tank head. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VACUUM TANK COVER GASKET GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 203: Install Vacuum Tank Float

    Remove vacuum tank head and remove float. Assemble new float, on head and replace on vacuum tank. REPLACE screws in vacuum tank head. Connect gasoline line, suction line, and windshield wiper hose. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VACUUM TANK FLOAT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 204: Install Vacuum Tank Flapper Valve

    INSTALL new flapper valve on tank and replace in outer vacuum tank. REPLACE vacuum tank head and attach with screws. Connect gasoline line, suction line, and windshield wiper hose to vacuum tank head. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL VACUUM TANK FLAPPER VALVE GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 205: Overhaul Carburetor

    Install carburetor and riser assembly on intake manifold with cap screws. Connect gasoline line, and replace sediment bulb on vacuum tank. Connect throttle control rod, heat control and choke wire. Replace air cleaner. Start engine and adjust carburetor. Remarks: HUDSON OVERHAUL CARBURETOR GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 206: Overhaul Vacuum Tank

    Connect gasoline line, suction line, and windshield wiper hose to top of vacuum tank. Connect gasoline line and replace sediment bulb on bottom of vacuum tank. Remarks: HUDSON OVERHAUL VACUUM TANK GREAT EIGHT...
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  • Page 208 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL SPRINGS SPRINGS Adjust Shackle and Spring Bolts.....................207 Install Bolts..........................209 Install Center Bolt........................211 Install Leaf..........................213 Install Spring Assembly......................215 Re-bush Springs and Brackets....................216 SHOCK ABSORBERS Adjust Shock Absorbers WAHL....................219 Install Shock Absorbers WAHL....................220 Replenish Oil in Shock Absorbers (WAHL)................222 WWW.PlandeGraissage.ORG...
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  • Page 210: Adjust Shackle And Spring Bolts

    In the same manner; adjust lower shackle bolt. Raise right side of hood. Remove carburetor. Adjust upper and lower shackle bolts in the manner described above. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST SHACKLE AND SPRING BOLTS Front) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 211 This is inside of frame and may be reached from under car. Tighten nut snugly—then back off 1/6 turn. Replace cotter pin. In the same manner adjust the left rear spring front end bolt. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST SHACKLE AND SPRING BOLTS (Rear) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 212: Install Bolts

    REPLACE shackle bolt; tighten snugly—then back off 1/6 turn. Holding bolt in this position, tighten lock nut securely. In the same manner replace the lower shackle bolt. Raise right side of hood. Remove carburetor. Replace and adjust shackle bolts in the manner described above. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BOLTS (Front Spring) ALL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 213 Remove bolt. REPLACE bolt, being sure that adjusting sleeve is in place. Tighten lock nut securely—then back off 1/6 turn. Replace cotter pin. In the same manner replace the left rear spring front end bolt. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BOLTS (Rear Spring) ALL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 214: Install Center Bolt

    ,Rivet over end of bolt. Lower car, guiding head of center bolt into place on spring seat. Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. Replace rubber rebound bumper. Connect shock absorber tie rod, Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CENTER BOLT (Front Spring) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 215 REPLACE center bolt. Replace nut, and rivet over end of bolt. Raise car and guide head of center bolt into place on spring seat. Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip plate and straps. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CENTER BOLT (Rear Spring) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 216: Install Leaf

    Replace nut and cotter pin. Replace shackle bolt and lock nut. Lower car, guiding head of center bolt into place on spring seat. Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. (Replace rubber bumper. Connect shock absorber tie rod. HUDSON INSTALL LEAF (Front Spring) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 217 Replace lower shackle bolt and lock nut. Replace spring clips (U bolts). Replace spring clip spacer plate and straps. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL LEAF (Rear Spring) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 218: Install Spring Assembly

    Replace shackle bolt and lock nut. Lower car, guiding spring center bolt into place. Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely: Connect shock absorber tie rod. Replace rubber bumper. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPRING ASSEMBLY (Front) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 219: Re-Bush Springs And Brackets

    Replace spring front end bolt, nut and cotter pin. Raise spring. Replace shackle bolt and lock nut. Guide center bolt into place on spring seat. Replace spring clips (U bolts). Replace spring clip spacer plate and straps. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SPRING ASSEMBLY (Rear) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 220 Replace bushing. In similar manner re-bush left front spring and bracket. Replace shackles. Replace springs. Replace and adjust spring bolts. Replace spring clips. Replace ,spring dip nuts and tighten securely. Lower car. Connect shock absorbers. Replace generator. Replace carburetor. Remarks: HUDSON REBUSH FRONT SPRINGS AND BRACKETS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 221 Replace spring. Replace and adjust spring bolts. Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip spacer plate and straps. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. in similar manner remove, rebush and replace left rear spring. Replace muffler and tail pipe. Lower, car. Replace rear fenders. Remarks: HUDSON REBUSH REAR SPRINGS AND BRACKETS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 222: Adjust Shock Absorbers Wahl

    Use "Wahl Hydraulic Fluid." Connect tie rod, and adjust, rubbers as directed on rear of this ticket. Repeat operation on other side of car. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST SHOCK ABSORBERS (FRONT OR REAR) WAHL GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 223: Install Shock Absorbers Wahl

    Remove shock absorber. REPLACE shock absorber. Bolt shock absorber, to frame. Replace splash guard. Replace splash guard screws. Replace spring bolt nuts and cotter pins. Connect shock absorber axle anchor. Replace front bumper. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER (Front) WAHL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 224 Raise rear end of car. Disconnect shock absorber tie rod at axle anchor. Remove bolts holding shock absorber to frame. Remove shock absorber. REPLACE shock absorber. Bolt shock absorber to frame. Connect shock absorber tie rod to axle anchor. Adjust tie rod rubbers. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER (Rear) WAHL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 225: Replenish Oil In Shock Absorbers (Wahl)

    Clean and replace filler hole plug and gasket, using a new gasket if necessary to get a tight seat. Connect tie rod. Check adjustment of rubbers. Repeat this operation on other shock absorbers. Remarks: HUDSON REPLENISH OIL IN SHOCK ABSORBERS (WAHL) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 226 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL STEERING GEAR djust End Play............................225 Adjust Mesh (Sector and Worm)....................228 Adjust Steering Gear Throughout..................229 Install Arm (Pitman)........................230 Install Bracket (Cowl)....................... 231 Install Bracket (Frame) ......................232 Install Bracket (Jacket Tube)....................233 Install Bushings (Cross Shaft)..................234 Install Case (Steering Gear)......................
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  • Page 228: A Djust End Play

    Raise left. side of hood. Loosen cross shaft adjusting screw locknut back of steering case. Adjust cross shaft end play by tightening adjusting screw as much as possible with an ordinary screw driver. Tighten adjusting screw lock nut. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST END PLAY (CROSS SHAFT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 229 If the adjusting screw is tightened too much, back it off and turn steering wheel through its entire range. Re-adjust as above. Tighten adjusting screw lock nut. Tighten clamp bolt nut. Connect drag link to pitman arm. REPLACE boot. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST END PLAY (WORM) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 230 Very gradually tighten adjusting screw as much as possible without stiffening action of gear when turned throughout its entire movement. Tighten lock nut. Tighten clamp bolt nut. Connect drag link to pitman arm. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST END PLAY (CROSS SHAFT AND WORM) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 231: Adjust Mesh (Sector And Worm)

    Tighten adjusting sleeve lock nut. Tighten housing cover nuts. Turn steering wheel from extreme right to extreme left to test adjustment. If too tight, re-adjust as above more carefully. Re-connect drag link to pitman arm ball. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST MESH (SECTOR AND WORM) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 232: Adjust Steering Gear Throughout

    Turn eccentric adjusting sleeve very gradually in a clockwise direction, until no backlash exists in pitman arm. Test freedom of gear throughout its complete range. Connect drag link to pitman arm. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST STEERING GEAR THROUGHOUT GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 233: Install Arm (Pitman)

    Tighten jacket tube cowl bracket. Connect lighting switch lever ball joint. Connect horn wire. Connect drag link to pitman arm. Replace cross shaft nut and tighten securely. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL ARM (PITMAN) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 234: Install Bracket (Cowl)

    Remove two bolts holding cowl bracket to body front end. Remove cowl bracket. REPLACE cowl bracket. Bolt bracket to body and to instrument panel. Rivet bracket to dash panel. Connect radiator tie rod. Replace kick panel. Connect jacket tube bracket. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (COWL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 235: Install Bracket (Frame)

    Remove frame bracket. REPLACE frame bracket. Replace steering case cover to frame bracket stud nuts. Replace pitman -arm. Bolt frame bracket to frame. Connect cowl bracket. Align steering column. Connect drag link. Connect light switch operating rod. Connect accelerator rod. Connect horn wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (FRAME) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 236: Install Bracket (Jacket Tube)

    Replace steering wheel. Replace control tubes. Connect cowl bracket. Tighten frame bracket stud nuts. Replace lower throttle arm, friction, band, and light switch arm. Connect accelerator rod. Connect light switch control rod. Connect horn wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BRACKET (JACKET TUBE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 237: Install Bushings (Cross Shaft)

    Replace pitman arm. Replace three frame bracket stud nuts. Connect accelerator rod and light switch rod. Replace starter motor. Replace breather pipe. Connect starter cable. Connect switch pull wire. Connect horn wire. Adjust steering gear. Connect drag link. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BUSHINGS (CROSS SHAFT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 238: Install Case (Steering Gear)

    Replace frame bracket to frame bolts. Connect cowl bracket. Replace lower throttle lever, friction band, and light switch lever. Connect accelerator rod. Connect light switch rod. Connect horn wire. Lubricate gear. Adjust gear. Connect drag link. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CASE (STEERING GEAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 239: Install Case And Gear Assembly

    Connect cowl bracket. Replace lower throttle lever. Replace friction band. Replace light control lever. Connect accelerator rod. Connect light switch rod. Connect horn wire. Connect drag link. Lubricate steering gear. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL CASE AND GEAR ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 240: Install Jacket Tube

    Tighten steering gear cover to frame bracket stud nuts. Replace lower throttle lever. Replace throttle control friction band. Replace lower switch lever. Connect accelerator pedal rod. Connect light switch rod. Connect horn wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL JACKET TUBE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 241: Install Steering Wheel

    Connect jacket tube bracket. Tighten steering case to frame bracket nuts. Replace throttle control spacer. Replace throttle lower lever. Replace throttle friction band. Replace lower switch lever. Connect accelerator pedal rod. Connect light switch link. Connect horn wire. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL STEERING WHEEL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 242: Install Worm

    Replace jacket tube. Replace steering wheel. Replace control tubes. Replace frame bracket bolts. Connect cowl bracket. Replace throttle lever, friction band and light control, lever. Connect light switch link and accelerator rod. Connect horn wire. Adjust "steering gear. Connect drag link. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WORM GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 243: Install Worm Wheel And Shaft

    Replace housing cover. Replace housing cover stud nuts. Replace pitman arm. Bolt steering gear bracket to frame. Connect cowl bracket. Connect accelerator rod. Connect light switch rod. Connect horn wire. Adjust steering gear. Connect drag link. HUDSON INSTALL WORM WHEEL AND SHAFT GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 244: Install Worm Thrust Bearings

    Replace control tubes. Bolt steering gear to frame. Connect cowl bracket. Replace lower throttle lever, friction band and light switch lever. Connect accelerator rod. Connect light lever rod. Connect horn wire. Adjust steering gear. Connect drag link. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WORM THRUST BEARINGS GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
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  • Page 246 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT Adjust Mainshaft End Play.......................245 Install Bearing (Mainshaft).......................246 Install Flange (Companion) Front.....................248 Install Gear..........................249 Install Lever (Gear Shift)......................254 Install Lock (Gear Shift)......................255 Install Transmission Mainshaft....................256 Install Shifter Fork (Control Assembly)...................257 Install Shifter Shaft (Control Assembly)..................258...
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  • Page 248: Adjust Mainshaft End Play

    Replace main shaft nut cotter pin. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect propeller shaft. Replace bolts in flange of front universal joint, being sure that nuts are tightened and locked securely. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST MAINSHAFT END PLAY GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 249: Install Bearing (Mainshaft)

    Reassemble transmission to engine. Replace flywheel guard. Replace transmission control assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throw-out yoke. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING (MAINSHAFT FRONT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 250 Replace caps. Replace rear bearing cap. Replace cap bolts. Replace speedometer driven gear. Replace driven gear sleeve. Replace universal flange. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Replace hand control lever. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace mat. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING (MAINSHAFT REAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 251: Install Flange (Companion) Front

    Remove front universal joint companion flange. REPLACE companion flange. Replace main- shaft nut. Replace cotter pin. Connect propeller shaft. Replace universal joint flange bolts. Bend over ears of locks to secure flange bolts. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FLANGE (COMPANION) FRONT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 252: Install Gear

    Replace universal flange. Replace rear nut. Replace transmission: Replace flywheel guard. Replace pedal control. Replace control lever. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throwout yoke. Connect brake pull rod. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (COUNTERSHAFT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (COUNTERSHAFT)
  • Page 253 Remarks: The above procedure applies to the standard transmission. On the overdrive transmission it is necessary to remove the mainshaft, as the drive gear will not. go through opening in front of case. HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (MAINSHAFT DRIVE) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 254 Replace speedometer driven gears. Replace universal flange. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Replace hand control lever. Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Replace floor mat. Remarks HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (REVERSE IDLER) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 255 Replace speedometer driven gears. Replace sleeve. Replace universal flange. Replace mainshaft rear nut. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Replace hand control lever. Replace cover screws. Remarks HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (SLIDING) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (SLIDING)
  • Page 256 Replace washer, nut and cotter pin and rear end of mainshaft. Connect speedom- eter shaft. Tighten sleeve at rear end of speedometer shaft. Connect propeller shaft. Replace bolts in flange of front universal joint, being sure that nuts are tightened and locked securely. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL GEAR (SPEEDOMETER DRIVE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 257: Install Lever (Gear Shift)

    Replace gear shift lever, being sure that lower end of lever enters notch in shifting fork. Hold lever down against action of spring and replace cover screws. Replace gear shift lever ball. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL LEVER (GEAR SHIFT) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 258: Install Lock (Gear Shift)

    Replace speedometer gear sleeve. Replace universal joint companion flange. Replace mainshaft nut. Replace cotter pin. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Replace hand control lever assembly. Connect hand brake pull rod. Replace floor board. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TRANSMISSION MAINSHAFT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 259: Install Transmission Mainshaft

    Remove lock plunger, spring, and ball. REPLACE ball, spring and plunger. Replace lock strap guide. Replace lock cap. Replace gear shift lock strap. Replace clevis pin washer and cotter pin. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL LOCK (GEAR SHIFT) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 260: Install Shifter Fork (Control Assembly)

    REPLACE shifter fork. Replace shifter shaft in fork. Replace lock screws. Replace rear bearing cap. Replace speedometer driven gears. Replace universal flange. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect propeller shaft. Replace hand control assembly. Replace transmission cover screw. Replace floor board. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SHIFTER FORK (CONTROL ASSEMBLY) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 261: Install Shifter Shaft (Control Assembly)

    Replace rear bearing cap. Replace speedometer driven gears. Replace universal flange. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect propeller shaft. Replace hand control assembly. Replace transmission cover screws. Replace floor board. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL SHIFTER SHAFT (CONTROL ASSEMBLY) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON INSTALL SHIFTER SHAFT (CONTROL ASSEMBLY)

  • Page 262: Install Transmission Assembly

    Replace flywheel guard. Replace pedal control assembly. Connect throwout yoke. Replace hand control lever assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft Connect foot brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor boards. Lubricate transmission. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 263: Install Transmission Case

    Replace rear bearing cap. Replace flange. Replace transmission. Replace flywheel guard. Connect exhaust pipe. Replace pedal control. Replace control lever assembly. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throwout yoke, Connect brake pull rod. Replace toe and :floor boards. Lubricate transmission. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 264: Overhaul Transmission (Complete)

    Replace fork lock screws. Replace shift shaft lock balls, springs and caps. Replace rear bearing cap. Replace flange. Replace transmission. Replace guard, Replace pedal control. Replace control lever. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throwout yoke. Connect pull rod. Lubricate transmission. Remarks: HUDSON OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION (COMPLETE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 265: Rebush Countershaft

    Replace universal flange. Replace flange nut. Replace transmission. Replace flywheel. guard. Replace penal control. Replace control lever. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Connect throwout yoke. Connect brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor board. Replace mat. Remarks: HUDSON REBUSH COUNTERSHAFT GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 266: Rebush Mainshaft Drive Gear (Transmission)

    Connect speedometer shaft. Connect brake pull rod. Replace toe and floor board. Remarks: In order to remove drive gear in the overdrive transmission it is necessary to remove the mainshaft, as drive gear will not go through hole in front of case. HUDSON REBUSH MAINSHAFT DRIVE GEAR (TRANSMISSION) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 267: Rebush Reverse Idler Gear

    Replace shaft lock screw. Replace mainshaft and gear. Replace shifting shaft. Tighten shifting, fork lock screws. Replace rear bearing cap. Replace speedometer driven gear. Replace companion flange. Connect propeller shaft. Connect speedometer shaft. Replace control assembly. Connect brake pull rod. Replace floor board. HUDSON REBUSH REVERSE IDLER GEAR GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
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  • Page 269 HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL WHEELS AND LUBRICATION WHEELS Adjust Wheel Bearings (Front)......................268 Align Front Wheels............................269 Install Bearing Cones Front Wheel.....................271 Install Bearing Cup (Front Wheel)....................272 Install Felt Retainers........................273 Install Hub (Front Wheel).........................275 Install Hub Bolts..........................276 Install Wheels................................. 278 Install Rear Wheel Key........................279...
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  • Page 271: Adjust Wheel Bearings (Front)

    Raise front end of car. Remove front wheel hub cap. Remove spindle nut cotter pin. Tighten spindle nut until wheel turns hard, then loosen gradually until wheel turns freely but has no perceptible side play. REPLACE spindle nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON ADJUST WHEEL BEARINGS (FRONT) ONE GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 272: Align Front Wheels

    With wheels in straight ahead position. Loosen tie rod socket clamp bolts, both ends of tie rod. Turn tie rod to obtain proper adjustment. Tighten socket clamp bolts. Remarks: HUDSON ALIGN FRONT WHEELS GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 273 Replace spindle nut. Tighten spindle nut until wheel turns hard, then. loosen gradually until wheel turns freely but has no perceptible end play. Replace spindle nut cotter pin. Replace front wheel hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING CONE (INNER) FRONT WHEEL GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 274: Install Bearing Cones Front Wheel

    Tighten spindle nut until wheel turns hard, then loosen gradually until wheel turns freely but has no perceptible side play. Replace front wheel cotter pin. Replace front wheel hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING CONE (OUTER) FRONT WHEEL GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 275: Install Bearing Cup (Front Wheel)

    Replace spindle nut. Adjust bearings so that wheel turns freely but has no perceptible side play. Replace spindle nut cotter pin. Replace front wheel hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL BEARING CUP (FRONT WHEEL) ONE GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 276: Install Felt Retainers

    Replace front wheel inner Timken bearing. Replace front wheel. Replace front wheel outer Timken bearing. Replace spindle nut. Adjust wheel bearings. Re place spindle nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FELT RETAINER (FRONT WHEEL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 277 Replace rear axle, shaft. Replace rear wheel bearing cap. Replace rear wheel. Replace rear wheel nut. Replace rear wheel nut cotter pin. Replace rear wheel hub cap. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL FELT RETAINER (REAR WHEEL) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 278: Install Hub (Front Wheel)

    Replace front wheel hub bolt nuts. Replace front wheel. Replace front wheel outer Timken bearing. Replace spindle nut. Adjust wheel bearings. Replace spindle nut cotter pin. Replace front wheel hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL HUB (FRONT WHEEL) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 279: Install Hub Bolts

    REPLACE front wheel hub bolt. Replace front wheel hub bolt nut. Replace front wheel. Replace spindle nut. Adjust wheel bearings. Replace spindle nut cotter pin. Replace front hub cap. Lower front end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL HUB BOLT (FRONT WHEEL) GREAT EIGHT...
  • Page 280 Replace rear wheel hub bolt nut. Replace rear wheel. Replace rear wheel nut. Replace rear wheel nut cotter pin. Replace rear wheel hub cap. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL HUB BOLT (REAR WHEEL) GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 281: Install Wheels

    Cease bearings. Replace wheel. Replace spindle nut Adjust bearings so that wheel turns freely but has no perceptible side play Replace spindle nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Replace rim bolts. Replace tire and rim. Replace rim lugs and nuts. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WHEEL (FRONT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 282: Install Rear Wheel Key

    REPLACE rear wheel. Replace rear wheel rim lug bolts. Replace rear tire and rim. Replace wheel rim lug bolt nuts. Replace rear wheel. Replace rear wheel nut. Replace rear wheel nut cotter pin. Replace rear wheel hub cap. Lower rear end of car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL WHEEL (REAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 283 Remove rear wheel key. Try new key for fit on both wheel and axle shaft. REPLACE rear wheel, and line keyway in wheel hub with keyway in axle shaft. Replace wheel key. Replace axle nut and tighten securely. Replace axle nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON INSTALL REAR WHEEL KEY (ONE) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 284: Drain And Refill Clutch

    This allows old oil to drain. Replenish clutch oil, using one quarter pint of a mixture consisting of 1/8 pint motor oil and 1/8 pint kerosene. Replace clutch drain plug. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON DRAIN AND REFILL CLUTCH GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 285: Drain And Refill Oil Reservoir

    REPLACE oil pan drain plug and tighten securely. Lower front end of car. Raise left side of hood. Replenish oil in crankcase, using eight quarts only of medium heavy body engine oil. Lower hood. Remarks: HUDSON DRAIN AND REFILL OIL RESERVOIR GREAT EIGHT...

  • Page 286: Grease Clutch Throw-Out Bearing

    Raise front end of car. Remove flywheel guard. Remove 1/4" plug in right side of clutch throw-out collar. Screw alemite fitting into plug hole. Use alemite grease gun to grease bearing. Remove alemite fitting. REPLACE plug. Replace flywheel guard. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON GREASE CLUTCH THROW-OUT BEARING GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 287: Grease Wheel Bearings

    Raise front end of car. Remove hub cap. Remove spindle nut cotter pin. Remove spindle nut. Remove wheel. Wash bearings and hubs with gasoline. Pack bearings and hub with grease. REPLACE wheel. Replace spindle nut. Adjust bearings. Replace spindle nut cotter pin. Replace hub Cap. Lower car. Remarks: HUDSON GREASE WHEEL BEARINGS (FRONT) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...
  • Page 288 Insert ten ounces of grease in housing back of bearing. Pack bearing and cap with grease. Replace axle shaft and bearing: Replace bearing cap. Adjust axle shaft end play. Tighten bearing cap bolts. securely. Replace wheel. Replace axle shaft nut and cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Remarks: HUDSON GREASE WHEEL BEARING (REAR) GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 289: 500 Mile Lubrication

    Drain and refill oil reservoir—Use 8 quarts of high grade oil of medium heavy body. Grease fan bearing—Pack with good fiber grease. Lubricate alernite fittings—Use light cup grease in 22 fittings (exclusive of fan). Remarks: HUDSON 500 MILE LUBRICATION GREAT EIGHT HUDSON...

  • Page 290: Mile Lubrication

    Check oil in rear axle—Fill to level of plug with high grade differential oil of heavy body. Grease universal joints—Fill with good fiber grease. Grease brake cross shaft rollers—Use light cup grease. Oil bonnet locks, throttle connections and brake linkage. Remarks: HUDSON 1,000 MILE LUBRICATION GREAT EIGHT HUDSON 1,000 MILE LUBRICATION...

  • Page 291: 2,000 Mile Lubrication

    Check oil in rear axle—Fill to level of plug with differential oil. Grease universal joints—Fill with good fiber grease. Grease brake cross shaft rollers—Use light cup grease. Oil bonnet locks, throttle connections, bonnet lacing and brake linkage. Remarks: HUDSON 2,000 MILE LUBRICATION GREAT EIGHT HUDSON 2,000 MILE LUBRICATION...

  • Page 292: Mile Lubrication

    Grease rear wheel bearings—Remove rear wheels and bearing caps. Wash caps and bearings with gasoline. Insert ten ounces of cup grease in housing.back of bearings. Pack bearing and cap with cup grease. Replace bearings, bearing caps and wheels. See: GREASE WHEEL BEARINGS (REAR) . Remarks: HUDSON 5,000. MILE LUBRICATION GREAT EIGHT HUDSON 5,000.
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