Inspect (Remove Chain Cover) - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Drain radiator. Loosen upper and lower hose clamps. Remove engine hood. Disconnect radiator
shutter. control wire at radiator. Unscrew radiator tie rods from radiator shell. Loosen headlamp
connections and remove wires from terminal block. Remove nuts from bolts holding radiator assembly
to frame cross member. Lift off radiator. Remove small splash guard at front of engine. Remove fan
and belt assembly. Pull vibration dampener off the crankshaft. Remove cap screws holding chain cover
to engine. Remove chain cover. Inspect. REPLACE chain cover and cap screws. Replace vibration
dampener and fan. assembly. Replace small splash guard. Replace radiator assembly. Connect head
lamp connections and wires to terminal block. Connect radiator tie rods to radiator shell. Connect
shutter control wire. 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:

INSPECT (REMOVE CHAIN COVER)

INSPECT (REMOVE CHAIN COVER)
ADJUSTMENTS
Chain: lower span between accessory shaft sprocket
and crankshaft sprocket should have 7/16" to 3/4" total
up and down movement or slack.
Fan belt: Fan belt adjustment is correct when the
middle span can be deflected 5/8" below a straight edge
laid across fan and pump pulleys.
Suggestions: Inspect condition of chain and sprockets. Check timing marks for correct chain setting. Inspect
camshaft sprocket cap screws—be sure they are tight and securely locked. Shellac new gasket on chain cover
before replacing cover. Check flange of cover on surface plate.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-327 Vibration dampener puller
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