Inspect (Remove Oil Pan For Inspection) - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Raise front end of car. Remove oil pan drain plug, and drain oil. Disconnect oil gauge wire. Remove
oil pan bolts and lower oil pan assembly. Lift out oil pan tray assembly. Inspect screen. Inspect troughs.
See that rear main bearing return is not obstructed. Inspect gaskets. Test oil gauge, unit. Inspect connecting
rods, dippers and bearing adjustment. 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:

INSPECT (REMOVE OIL PAN FOR INSPECTION)

INSPECT (REMOVE OIL PAN FOR INSPECTION)
ADJUSTMENTS
Connecting rod bearing clearance:
.001"-.0015"
Connecting rod bearing end play: .006"-.010"
Crankshaft end play: .006"-.012"
Oil pan capacity, reservoir only, 8 quarts.
Oil pan capacity, reservoir and trough, 9-1/2 quarts.
Suggestions: Fill dipper troughs with oil before replacing oil pan. Use care to see that oil pan has correct amount
of oil. Over filling will cause a leak at the rear main bearing. Tighten oil pan bolts evenly to guard against oil leaks.
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