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Hudson Terraplane Special 1935 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 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 Index Page Accessories Axle—Front 7-30 Axleflex Bearing Adjustment Camber Caster Lubrication Wheel Alignment Axle—Rear 7-29 Adjustment Lubrication Battery Care Registration Body 5-42 Door Adjustments Lubrication Seat Adjustments Trim Panels Ventilation Brakes 7-35 Clutch 7-25 Lubrication Pedal Adjustment Cooling System 6-22 Anti-Freeze Care of Cooling System Water Pump...
  • Page 5 Page Engine 5-14 Carburetor and Fuel System 6-19 Generator 6-21 Ignition System 6-17 Lubricants Lubrication System Starting Motor 6-10 Tuning Engine Foreword Headlamps Adjustment Removal of Lens Inspection Service License Data Lubrication Chart Inside Back Cover Operation Breaking-in Instructions Lubricants—Special Starting the Engine Shock Absorbers and Springs Stabilizer...

  • 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: License Data

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX OWNER'S MANUAL Mechanical Inspection 1. Check Engine Tune-up 8. Lamps (Connections and Bulbs) (Minimum Vacuum Gauge 9. Battery Reading—18) 10. Clutch Pedal Adjustment 2. Fan Belt Adjustment 11. Rear Wheels Tight on Taper 3. Generator Charging Rate 12.
  • Page 8 Skirt Clearance, Bottom...................001" Number Piston Rings............Compression, 2; Oil Control, 2 Width of Piston Rings........Compression, 3/32"; 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...
  • Page 9 OWNER'S MANUAL Clutch Type Oil Cushioned, Single Plate Clutch Pedal Clearance at Floor Board 1-1/2" Transmission. Type Selective Gear Ratio Low, 2.42; Second, 1.6; High, 1.; Reverse, 3.30 Lubrication Summer, S.A.E. ll0); Winter, S.A.E. 80; Capacity, 3 Pints Rear Axle Type Semi-Floating Bearing Type...

  • Page 10: Operation

    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 Starter is also inter-connected with a switch operated by the clutch pedal, requiring the clutch to be disengaged before the engine can be started. This is a safety feature preventing the car from being moved should the engine be started while the transmission is in gear.

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX The engine speed is controlled by the foot accelerator. The carburetor choke is controlled by the knob on the extreme left. The lights on the car are operated by the main lighting switch, which is the first knob to the left of the instrument group, the driving light control switch on the toe board to the left of the clutch pedal, the dome lamp switch located on the dome lamp, and the stop lamp switch.

  • 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 SPECIAL SIX...
  • Page 15 OWNER'S MANUAL The following recommendations should be followed as to speed during the first one thousand miles of driving. These recommendations are maximum safe speeds under favorable operating conditions. The speed of the car should be decreased under unfavorable conditions, such as rough or rutted roads, or in climbing steep or continuous up-grades.
  • Page 16 .001"; silicon chromium steel valves; patented radial flow intake manifold with down draft carburetion; all built around a fully compensated crankshaft and lubricated by the Hudson Duoflo Automatic Lubri- cating System. The crankshaft is a heavy forging with integral compensating weights. Full...

  • Page 17: 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 through- out the period of operation. It also, through in-built features, conditions the oil so that all oil supplied by the oscillating plunger pump is cooled and freed of solid matter and diluents.

  • Page 18: Lubricants

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX should be put into the upper crankcase tray and five quarts in the reservoir. The quantity of oil in the reservoir can be determined by the bayonet gauge attached to the filler cover. (See Figure 2.) When the oil level is down to the low mark, one inch from the bottom of the gauge, three quarts of oil remain in the reservoir.
  • Page 19 This operation should he done by an Autho- rized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer. Filing or honing of the points will remove oxidization from the points but, due to the hardness of the tungsten alloy used, this method is not practical for removing deep pits.
  • Page 20 TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX Since the piston in a four-stroke cycle engine may be completing the exhaust stroke or completing the compression stroke and ready for the power stroke, when it is at U.D.C., it is necessary to determine the stroke as well as the piston position. To determine this, remove the spark plug from number one (front) cylinder.
  • Page 21 OWNER'S MANUAL Carburetor and Fuel System The carburetor is of the down draft type, incorporating an accelerating pump and a delayed deceleration device. There are only two adjustments on this carburetor. The speed of the engine when running idle may be adjusted by setting the stop screw (A).
  • Page 22 10. Road test for final ignition timing as described under Ignition System. Page 17.) If the foregoing operations, properly performed, do not give normal engine performance, the car should be taken to an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer for mechanical inspection. Starting Motor The starting motor is controlled by a push button on the instrument panel through a solenoid switch mounted on top of the starting motor.
  • Page 23 This adjustment requires the use of an accurate ammeter and voltme- ter, and should be made by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Service Station. A few drops of light oil should be supplied to cups (A), Figure 6, every 1,000 miles.

  • Page 24: Water Pump

    Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer. The cleaning solution recommended is Terraplane Hudson Radiator Cleaner. Before using this solution, run the engine a few minutes to circulate the water and stir up loose sediment.

  • Page 25: Anti-Freeze

    OWNER'S MANUAL After thoroughly flushing the cooling system, the addition of Terraplane Hudson Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor to the water will neutralize the action of any compound which may not have drained out. It will also prevent corrosion of the cast iron, aluminum and other metals in the cooling system.
  • Page 26 TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX...

  • Page 27: Lubrication

    Hudsonite. Replace the plug and tighten securely. Hudsonite is available through all Terra- plane and Hudson Distributors and Dealers. Figure 8...

  • Page 28: Pedal Adjustment

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL 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.
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  • Page 31: Adjustment

    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 differen- tial assembly;...

  • Page 32: Front Axle

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL 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...

  • Page 34: Steering Gear

    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 35 TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX...
  • Page 36 OWNER'S MANUAL The worms are cut in a manner which gives a minimum clearance with the sector or roller in the straight ahead position and increased clearance on turns. This gives maximum control and assures freedom from binding even after exten- sive use which, on conventional gears, makes it impossible to get proper clearance without binding on extreme turns due to maximum wear coming in the straight ahead position.
  • Page 37 .003". If a greater varia- tion exists, a major adjustment should be made by an Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Service Sta- tion. Turn the star wheel with a screwdriver inserted through the ad- justing hole (C), moving the handle toward the center of wheel. Continue turning until a drag is felt when the brake drum is turned.

  • Page 38: Shock Absorbers And Springs

    Correct brake adjustment will not insure equal braking action if tires are worn unevenly or unevenly inflated, spring clips or shackles are loose, or if the front wheel alignment is incorrect. Have your Terraplane and Hudson Dealer check these adjustments regularly.

  • Page 39: Battery

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX With the car carrying a full passenger load, cover the left headlamp to obscure its beam and place lighting switch in the high or country driving position. Loosen the mounting nut of the right lamp and aim the lamp so that the top of the light beam is just even with the horizontal line and equally divided on each side of the center line (D) of the right lamp.
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  • Page 42: Tires And Wheels

    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 Readjust, if necessary, so that the valve protrudes straight through the rim and pull the valve through from outside until seated snugly against the inside of the rim. Partially inflate and work both beads onto the rim seats, then complete inflation. Inflation Pressures In order to get maximum life from the tires (16 x 6.00 used on all models), they should always be inflated to a minimum pressure of 22 pounds on the front wheels...

  • Page 44: Door Adjustments

    TERRAPLANE SPECIAL SIX BODIES Seat Adjustments All front seats are adjustable for driver's comfort. By pulling up (not turning) on the handle located on the left end of the seat, the mechanism is unlocked so the seat can be moved forward or backward. Releasing the handle locks the seat. Trim Panels All side wall and door upholstery panels are attached with screws which are visible along the edges of the doors and pillar posts when the doors are open.

  • Page 45: Accessories

    OWNER'S MANUAL not hold the door snugly against the bumpers, loosen the latch striker plate screws (C) in the pillar post and move the striker in or out, as necessary, and tighten the screws securely. Caution: Do not remove the striker plate screws (C) as the tapping plates will fall out of position.

  • Page 46: Axleflex

    Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealer. High Compression Cylinder Head The composite type cylinder head giving 7 to 1 compression ratio is available for use on the 1935 Terraplane engine.
  • Page 47 Yo r Authorized Terraplane and Hudson Dealers will be pleased to quote you prices on the installation of a Terraplane radio of our standard design. 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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