Overhaul Clutch - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Remove front compartment mat. Remove toe and, floor boards. Disconnect foot brake pull rod.
Remove adjustable link clevis pin. Disconnect speedometer shaft. Disconnect propeller shaft. Remove
transmission control assembly. Remove fly wheel guard. Remove transmission. Remove clutch throw-out
assembly. Remove clutch cover cap screws. Remove clutch assembly. Remove driving plate. Remove
pilot bearing. REPLACE pilot bearing. Replace driving plate. Dissemble clutch and examine all parts
carefully. Assemble clutch, using new parts where necessary. Replace clutch assembly. Replace clutch
cover cap screws. 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:

OVERHAUL CLUTCH

OVERHAUL CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENTS
Clutch pedal—3/4" clearance between pedal and toe
board. Clutch lubricant—1/8 pint motor oil,
— 1/8 pint kerosene.
Clutch spring free length—Approximately 2-7/8"
Clutch spring length under load of 140 lbs.—1-5/8"
Suggestions: Carefully check clutch surfaces of flywheel and pressure plate. Examine pressure plate for
shrinkage cracks. Repack throw-out bearing with fibre grease. Too much lubricating oil may 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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