Hudson Terraplane Special 1935 Owner's Manual page 47

OWNER'S MANUAL
Radio
A specially designed antenna of the under running board type is fitted to all
cars on which radio is installed at the factory and holes for mounting this antenna
are provided in the running board brackets of all models. This antenna is supplied
as a regular part of the field installation radio kit. Yo
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. The control is built into the center of the instrument panel
where it is accessible, visible and in harmony with interior appointments.
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.
Drain the crankcase. Flush out the old oil, then refill with fresh oil. It is also
well to pour out a little oil into each cylinder through the spark plug holes to
prevent the interior from rusting. Clean the spark plugs and dip the ends into oil
to prevent rusting and replace them.
Crank the engine for about twenty seconds with the ignition switch off and the
throttle closed. This insures a distribution of the oil over cylinder walls and valve
mechanism.
Disconnect the wires from the storage battery and remove battery to some dry
place. It is best to take the battery to a battery service station, where it may
receive a freshening charge at least once a month. It is well worth while to take
care of the battery.
Go over the chrome or nickel plated parts with a light coating of vaseline jelly or
grease to prevent tarnishing. This should be removed with gasoline before
putting the car back into service.
Jack up the front and rear axles and remove the tires.
If the tires are to be out of service for any length of time, they should be
removed from the rims. The inner tubes should be put in the casing with a small
amount of air pressure and the tires stored in some cool, dark place, preferably
where there is a slight amount of moisture, since if they become too dry the
rubber will harden and lose its elasticity. It is a good idea to wrap tires with cloth
to protect them from heat.
Remove all dust from top and upholstery, wash body clean, put the windows
or top up and cover the car with heavy sheetings or a paper cover especially made
for the purpose.
When putting the engine back into service again, remove the spark plugs,
inject a small quantity of oil into each cylinder, crank the engine by hand for a
few seconds, replace the plugs, turn the ignition "on" and, after the engine has
been started on its own power, run slowly for a few minutes
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