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Summary of Contents for Hudson Terraplane De Luxe 1935
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Page 3: Foreword
Terraplane and Hudson Distributors and Dealers in your communi- ty, and practically everywhere you may drive, are prepared with equipment facilities and experienced personnel to give your car uniform, proper and complete attention in these respects at moderate prices for the materials supplied and services rendered. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Index Page Axle—Front ....................7—30 Axleflex ....................33—45 Bearing Adjustment ..................30 Camber ......................33 Caster ......................33 Lubrication ....................33 Wheel Alignment ..................33 Axle—Rear ....................7—29 Adjustment ....................29 Lubrication ....................30 Battery .......................40 Care .......................40 Body ........................42 Door Adjustment ..................43 Lubrication ....................43 Seat Adjustment ....................42 Trim Panels ....................42 Ventilation ....................44 Windshield Regulator ...................42 Body Types ......................5... -
Page 5: Removal Of Lens
Index (Continued) Page Engine ......................5–13 Carburetor and Fuel System ...............6–18 Generator ....................20 Ignition System ..................16 Lubricants ....................16 Lubrication System ..................14 Starting Motor ...................20 Tuning Engine ...................19 Equipment .......................44 Foreword ......................1 Headlamps .....................37 Adjustment ....................37 Removal of Lens ..................3 Inspection Service ..................4 License Data ....................5 Lubrication Chart ............Inside Back Cover Operation ......................S... -
Page 6: Inspection Service
500 miles of driving at no charge other than the list price of engine oil, lubricants or supplies used'. If the car is taken to a Terraplane and Hudson Dealer other than the one who sold it, the inspections will be made at a nominal cost. -
Page 7: Page Engine
TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX OWNER'S MANUAL Mechanical Inspection 1. Check Engine Tune-up 8. Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (Minimum Vacuum Gauge 9. Lamps Reading—18) (Connections and Bulbs) 2. Fan Belt Adjustment 10. Battery 3. Generator Charging Rate 11. Clutch Pedal Adjustment 4. -
Page 8: Carburetor And Fuel System
Width of Piston Rings......Compression, 332 ; Oil Control, 3/16 " " Piston Ring Gap ...................009 –.011 Lubrication System ............Hudson Duo-flo Automatic Oil Pump Type ...............Oscillating Plunger Oil Reservoir Capacity ................5 Quarts Capacity of Lubrication System ..............6 Quarts Cooling System Type ...................Pump Circulation Radiator Type ................Ribbon Cellular... -
Page 9: Steering Gear
OWNER'S MANUAL Lamp Bulb Specifications C. P. Base Voltage Mazda No. Head 21-32D.C. D. C. 2320-C Parking S. C. Dash Signals D. C. Instruments S. C. Stop and Tail 2-21 D. C. 1158 Dome S. C. Fuse—Headlamp Circuit, 20 Amps. Tail Lamp Circuit, 20 Amps. -
Page 10: Operation
Figure 1 OPERATION The operation of the Terraplane Six follows standard practice in many respects; however, even those accustomed to Hudson products may refresh their memories on some of the details by reading the following paragraphs: The clutch is disengaged in the conventional manner by depressing the left foot pedal to release the engine drive from the transmission. - Page 11 OWNER'S MANUAL To operate a car equipped with "Electric Hand": (1) depress the clutch pedal, (2) turn on theignition switch, (3) press the starter but-ton. Now, with the engine running and the clutch disengaged (if vacuum clutch control is being used it is not neces- sary to hold the clutch disen¬gaged with the foot after the engine is start- ed;...
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Page 12: Starting The Engine
Your electrical system should be checked by your Terraplane and Hudson Dealer. The gasoline gauge, located at the left of the instrument group, indicates the quantity of gasoline in the tank. -
Page 13: Breaking-In Instructions
The car should be taken to an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer for adjustment or replacement of the oil with the correct grade for the local operating conditions. - Page 14 TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX...
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Page 15: Lubricants-Special
Hudson Duoflo Automatic Lubricating System. The crankshaft is a heavy forging with integral compensating weights. Full compensation, together with three main bearings and a torsional dampener... -
Page 16: Lubrication System
Lubrication System The Hudson Duo-flo Automatic Lubrication System gives a positive flow of oil to every working part of the engine from the moment of starting throughout the period of operation. It also, through in-built features, condi- tions the oil so that all oil supplied by the oscillating plunger pump is cooled and freed of solid matter and diluents. - Page 17 OWNER'S MANUAL There are only two moving parts in the entire system—the oscillating plunger and the driveshaft of the pump, which is driven by gears direct from the camshaft. There are no small drilled passages to clog or restrict free flow of oil when cold.
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Page 18: Ignition System
TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX Lubricants It is important that the proper lubricants be selected to give protection to the working parts and at the same time provide free movement of the parts at the lowest temperature encountered. The following recommendations should be adhered to strictly. - Page 19 The grinding should be done in a special machine to insure proper seating. This operation should be done by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Ser- vice Station. Filing or honing of the points will re- move oxidization from the points but, due...
- Page 20 TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX should be exactly .020". If adjustment of the gap is required, loosen lock nut (H) and turn adjusting screw (J) until the proper gap is obtained. Tighten lock nut (H) and re-check the gap. Turn the distributor housing clockwise to the limit of the slot in the clamping plate (K).
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Page 21: Tuning Engine
10. Road test for final ignition timing as described under Ignition System. If the above operations, properly performed, do not give normal engine performance, the car should be taken to an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer for mechanical inspection. -
Page 22: Generator
22 amperes. This adjustment requires the use of an accurate ammeter and voltmeter and should be made by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Service Station. A generator output regulator is mounted on the engine side of the... -
Page 23: Cooling System Operation
OWNER'S MANUAL The generator field circuit fuse is contained in the knurled cup extending from the bottom of the regulator. If the generator fails to charge, check for a burnt-out fuse. Replacement should be made only with a 7½- mpere, 25-volt fuse. - Page 24 After thoroughly flushing the cooling system, the addition of Terraplane Hudson Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor to the water will neutralize the action of any cleaning compound which may not have drained out. It will also pre-vent corrosion of the cast iron, aluminum and other metals in the cooling system.
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Page 25: Anti-Free Z E
OWNER'S MANUAL Anti-Freeze Before putting any anti-freeze in the cooling system, it should be thoroughly cleaned, all hose connections and gaskets checked for leaks, and the water pump packing replaced if necessary. The types of anti-freeze recommended are: Alcohol, Glycerine and solutions of Ethylene Glycol marketed under various trade names. - Page 26 TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX...
- Page 27 Hudsonite. Replace the plug and tighten securely. Hud- sonite is available through all Terra- plane and Hudson Distributors and Dealers. Figure 8...
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Page 28: Lubrication
TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX Clutch Pedal Adjustment The clutch is self-adjusting; however, it is necessary to adjust the clutch pedal rod to prevent the pedal from "riding" the floor board. To adjust, loosen lock nut (A), Figure 8, remove clevis pin (C) and turn yoke (B) to shorten or lengthen the rod, as necessary, so that the pedal shank can be held in a position one and one-half inches from the floor board when the clutch is engaged. - Page 29 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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- Page 31 OWNER'S MANUAL REAR AXLE The rear axle is of the semi-floating type carried in a one-piece, welded, banjo -type housing. This gives a rugged assembly with all parts readily accessible, as the axle shafts and wheel bearings can be removed without disturbing the differential assembly;...
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Page 32: Bearing Adjustment
TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX Lubrication An oil must be used that will with- stand the pressures developed be- tween the gear teeth and also flow freely to enter the smaller clearances and circulate through the passages to the pinion bearings. These qualities can be obtained in a heavy bodied gear oil of S.A.E. - Page 33 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 35: Axleflex
This adjustment is important for correct steering and to prevent excessive tire wear. Have your Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer check this alignment frequently. Caster The caster (backward tilt of the axle) should be from 3¼º to 3¾º and should °... -
Page 36: Adjustment
TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX forging by eight needle roller bearings. This construction permits one wheel to rise to pass over an obstruction in the road without altering the position of the other wheel. The needle bearings are filled with lubricant and sealed and require no further lubrication. - Page 37 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 38: Lubrication
.003". If a greater variation exists, a major adjustment should be made by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Service Station. Turn the star wheel with a screwdriver inserted through the adjusting hole (C),... -
Page 39: Headlamps
The fluid should, however, be main- tained at the proper level and it is recommended that this be checked by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Service Station at least twice a year. HEADLAMPS The headlamps are designed to give maximum safe illumination under all driving conditions. - Page 40 TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX Place the car on a level floor or driveway, squarely in front of a white wall or screen, at a distance of twenty-five feet. Draw a horizontal line (AA), Figure 15, on the wall six feet long and at a height equal to the height of the center of the headlamps from the floor.
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Page 41: Wiring Diagram
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Page 42: Care
This requires accurate Voltmeters and Ammeters and should be handled by your Terraplane and Hudson Dealer. It is not necessary to add acid to a battery except where leakage has occurred. -
Page 43: Inflation Pressures
OWNER'S MANUAL the valve stem, working around the wheel in both directions from this point. Pull the valve back inside of the rim and remove the second bead by the same procedure used to remove the first. To install a tire, inflate the tube until just rounded out and insert into the casing. -
Page 44: Trim Panels
TERRAPLANE DE LUXE SIX by attaching sliding type balancing weights to the inside rim flange. The proper position of these weights can, however, be determined only by use of a wheel balancing machine. Removal of Spare Tire from Vestibule To remove the spare wheel and tire from the rear vestibule of the body, open the door and remove the mounting screws from the wheel huh. -
Page 45: Lubrication
OWNER'S MANUAL Door Adjustments The door striker plates and rubber bumpers are adjustable to permit proper in and out regulations of the door position. The dovetail (male) is adjustable to center the door up and down. The hinge pins are cadmium plated to prevent rusting and squeak- of the hinges. -
Page 46: Equipment
In many cases mountings are provided and no drilling or cutting is required to install the equipment; however, any of these items can be readily installed by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer. High Compression Cylinder Head The composite type cylinder head giving 7 to 1 compression ratio is avail-... -
Page 47: Electric Hand
OWNER'S MANUAL high octane fuel, it increases the engine output to 100 horsepower and under comparative driving increases gasoline mileage, partially offsetting the extra fuel cost. Acceleration and hill climbing are greatly increased by the added power obtained. Automatic Clutch Control The clutch mechanism has been designed so that automatic clutch control can be installed without any replacement of standard parts or any drilling. - Page 48 This antenna. is supplied as a regular part of the field installation radio kit. Mountings are provided for the Terraplane and Hudson radio so that installation is extremely easy and satisfactory reception is insured. The radio is a six-tube, superheterodyne circuit, designed especially for Terraplanes and Hudsons, and gives maximum performance for car reception at moderate cost.
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Page 49: Storage-Preparing Car
OWNER'S MANUAL PREPARING CAR FOR STORAGE If the car is to be laid up for any length of time, and especially in the winter, the following suggestions should be observed: Drain the water from the cooling system, then run the motor not over one minute to dry out the cylinder water jackets. - Page 50 Hudson Motor Car Company factories, Detriot, Michigan...