Rebush Mainshaft Drive Gear (Transmission) - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Remove toe and floor boards. Disconnect brake pull rod. Disconnect. speedometer shaft. Disconnect
propeller shaft. Remove control lever assembly. Disconnect clutch throwout yoke. Remove pedal control
assembly. Remove flywheel guard. Remove transmission. Remove mainshaft front bearing cap. Remove
mainshaft drive gear. Remove mainshaft drive gear bushing. REPLACE bushing and ream to size. Replace
mainshaft drive gear. Replace front bearing cap. Replace transmission. Replace flywheel guard. Replace
pedal control assembly. Connect clutch throwout yoke. Connect propeller shaft. Replace control lever
assembly. 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.

REBUSH MAINSHAFT DRIVE GEAR (TRANSMISSION)

REBUSH MAINSHAFT DRIVE GEAR (TRANSMISSION)
ADJUSTMENTS
Mainshaft end play-.006" to .009"
Drive gear bushing—Ream .750"after pressing
in place
Transmission oil capacity—2 lbs.
Suggestions: Use care to prevent thrust ball in mainshaft drive gear from dropping into case. Transmission
lubricant should be fluid gear oil. Repack clutch throwout bearing with fiber grease. Too much lubricating oil
in clutch will cause the clutch to slip. Too much kerosene may cause the clutch to "grab."
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-253 Drive gear bushing reaming fixture
HE-58 Bushing remover
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