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- Page 3 Welcome Your selection of a new Hudson Motor car is grati- fying to us and we are happy to welcome you to the ever growing family of Hudson owners. We share in your pride of ownership and are sure you will derive the many miles of enjoyable service to which you looked forward when purchasing it.
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Page 4: Warranty
"This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repaired or altered by other than an Authorized Hudson Dealer in any way so as, in the judgment of the Manufacturer, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident."... -
Page 5: Owner's Service Policy
OWNER'S SERVICE POLICY When you purchased your new Hudson, the Distributor or Dealer from whom you bought the car presented you with your Hudson Owner's Service Policy. We cannot too greatly impress you with the need for reading it fully and becoming acquainted with its provisions. - Page 6 STATIONS Your Authorized Hudson Dealer is the logical place to visit for the best available service on your new Hudson car. It is to his best interests to keep your car in good operating condition at the lowest possible cost.
- Page 7 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICE Your Hudson Owner's Service Policy entitles you to inspection and adjustment service, which will be performed by the Hudson Dealer who sold the car, without charge, except for supplies and lubricants used. These inspections will be made at the expiration of l,000 miles and again after 2,000 miles of driving.
- Page 8 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL MODEL DESIGNATIONS AND SERIAL NUMBERS The new Hudson models are produced in the Pacemaker, Super and Com- modore Series and are designated as follows: Hudson Pacemaker Series..........Model 500 Hudson Super Six Series ..........Model 501 Hudson Commodore Six Series ........Model 502 Hudson Super Eight Series..........Model 503...
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Page 9: Technical Information
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION ENGINE Pacemaker Six Super Six and Super Eight and Series and Model —Model 500 Commodore Six Commodore Eight —Models 501, 502 —Models 503, 504 Arrangement L Head L Head L Head Bore and Stroke 3-9/16" x 3-7/8"... -
Page 10: Propeller Shaft
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL TRANSMISSION Pacemaker Six Super Six and Super Eight and Series and Model —Model 500 Commodore Six Commodore Eight —Models 501, 502 —Models 503, 504 Type Synchro-Mesh Synchro-Mesh Synchro-Mesh Speeds 3 Fwd., 1 Rev. 3 Fwd., 1 Rev. - Page 11 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL STEERING GEAR Pacemaker Six Super Six and Super Eight and Series and Model —Model 500 Commodore Six Commodore Eight —Models 501, 502 —Models 503, 504 Type Worm and Roller Worm and Roller Worm and Roller Ratio 18.2 to 1 18.2 to 1...
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Page 12: Electrical Equipment
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — Continued Pacemaker Six Super Six and Super Eight and Series and Model —Model 500 Commodore Six Commodore Eight —Models 501, 502 —Models 503, 504 Generator—Type Shunt Wound Vee Shunt Wound Shunt Wound Drive Belt... - Page 13 Your Authorized Hudson Dealer has been provided with the correct factory lubrica- tion specifications for your car, as well as the definite plan of application. This is your assurance that the lubrication requirements of your car will be met with the greatest care.
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Page 14: Lubrication Schedule
Check Battery Electrolyte level and gravity. Water or Anti-Freeze Check Coolant level and Anti-Freeze strength. Hudson Hydraullc Brake Fluid Check Brake Master Cylinder fluid level EVERY 2,000 Miles Perform operations included in 1,000 mile lubrication, in addition to the following:... -
Page 15: Checking Engine Oil Level
BREAK-IN OIL Special compounds or so-called "break-in" oils are not necessary in Hudson engines. In the event it is decided to use them, make sure the supplier guarantees that they contain no harmful ingredients. -
Page 16: When To Change Engine Oil
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL The level should be checked each time fuel is added. The oil level gauge is located on the left side of the engine and is divided at its lower end to show the "Oil Level Range" and the "Low Range". -
Page 17: Types Of Oil
Note: Kerosene should be added only when temperatures below —10° are expected for long periods. Your Authorized Hudson Dealer, who has had long experience with the brands of oil available in your locality, will be glad to help you with your lubrication problems. -
Page 18: Operating Controls
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS Arrangement and functions of the instru- ments and controls of your new Hudson have been planned for maximum convenience and comfort of the driver, as well as for safety. If you have driven Hudsons previously or are a... - Page 19 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL...
- Page 20 Raise knob and move lever forward for reverse gear and rearward for low gear. Move lever to neutral, depress and slide forward for second gear and rearward for high gear. If car is equipped with Hudson Super-Matic Drive or Drive-Master, follow instruc- tions shown under "Drive-Master."...
- Page 21 (27) CLUTCH PEDAL—Should be depressed fully to floorboard when starting the engine and shifting gears. On cars equipped with Hudson Super-Matic Drive or Drive- Master, this must be done before pressing the starter button or the starter will not operate.
- Page 22 (33) COWL VENTILATOR HANDLE—Should be pushed forward to open cowl ventila- tor and pulled back to close it. When Hudson Weather- Control is installed, temperature is regulated by ventilator opening. (See Weather-Control Instruction Booklet.) (34) CIGAR LIGHTER—Press in to operate. Automatically pushes out when proper temperature has been reached.
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Page 23: Starting The Engine
DRIVING YOUR NEW CAR Before your new Hudson automobile was delivered to you, your Dealer checked it over thoroughly to be sure that all adjustments were in order; that all lubrication fittings and units of the car were properly lubricated; that the cooling system was filled to the proper level, and that the tires were inflated to the proper pressures. -
Page 24: Carbon Monoxide Gas
Move lever to neutral, depress and slide it forward for second gear, or rearward for high gear. If car is equipped with Hudson Super-Matic Drive or Drive-Master, see Special Operating Instructions, number (36) listed under "Operating Controls."... - Page 25 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL numbers on the lock cylinders, misplaced or lost keys can be obtained from your Hudson Dealer only by referring to key change number. Many cars are driven away by unscrupulous persons simply because the ignition key was left in the lock. Make it a practice to remove the key from the lock if the car is to be...
- Page 26 To close, lower the door, then raise and lower the right handle to engage the catches. LOCKING THE HOOD The hood of your Hudson car is designed to open at the front and is provided with a locking arrangement to prevent the battery, engine and accessories from being tampered with.
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Page 27: Inflation Pressures
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL To lock, lower the hood and press down at the front end to engage the safety catch and lock. TIRES INFLATION PRESSURES Maintaining proper tire pressures is the most important factor in obtaining maxi- mum tire life, proper car handling, and best riding qualities. - Page 28 2,500 miles and whenever a tire is repaired or recapped. Your Authorized Hudson Dealer has the necessary equipment to perform this work.
- Page 29 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Your New Hudson is provided with spe- cial jack lifting pads built into the frame at the front and at the sides near the rear, which assure maximum lifting efficiency and safety and prevents the possibility of spring- ing the bumpers.
- Page 30 ENGINES ENGINE FEATURES—SUPER SIX Hudson Super Six engines are of "L" head design, mounted at three points in live rubber cushions to prevent sound or vibration being transmitted to the body. Figure 15 CYLINDER HEAD—High turbulence type for better fuel combustion.
- Page 31 ENGINE FEATURES—SUPER EIGHT Hudson Super Eight engines are of "L" head design, mounted at three points in live rubber cushions to prevent sound or vibration being transmitted to the body.
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Page 32: Cooling System
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL PISTONS—T-slot, cam ground, aluminum alloy, fitted with four pinned, plated piston rings. CONNECTING RODS—Drop-forged, high manganese alloy for greater strength, dowel-fitted caps assure perfect alignment. Bearings with centrifugally installed babbitt metal. CAMSHAFT—Nickel-chrome-molybdenum-iron alloy, heat treated for maximum hardness, specially treated for smooth finish. -
Page 33: Radiator Cap
The use of Hudson Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor in the cooling system prior to adding anti-freeze in the fall and after draining in the spring will assist to a large measure in keeping the system clean and permit efficient circulation. - Page 34 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL F i g u r e 1 8 The belt is adjustable by means of a swinging generator mounting. Moving the generator away from the engine increases the belt tension while moving it towards the engine decreases its tension. Belt adjustment is correct when it is possible to depress the belt approximately 3/4", as shown in the illustration.
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Page 35: Carburetor And Fuel System
CARBURETOR AND FUEL SYSTEM FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS The engine of your Hudson car is designed to give good performance and economy with regular grades of gasoline. One of the most important factors in getting the most out of the fuels available, is correct ignition timing. - Page 36 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL 11. Have the engine of your car tuned up by your Authorized Hudson Dealer each 5,000 miles. He will check its operation and make any necessary adjustments, including ignition timing, contact points, spark plugs, valve adjustment and other important details which have a direct bearing on operating economy.
- Page 37 The OIL BATH air cleaner is available as an option or may be installed by your Au- thorized Hudson Dealer. In this unit, dirt is washed out of the air by the oil spray created as the incoming air strikes the oil in the sump.
- Page 38 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL FUEL PUMPS The standard fuel pump is of the me- chanically operated diaphragm type and should he serviced at 2,000 mile intervals by cleaning the bowl and screen. This is done by removing the bowl screw "A", which in turn permits the removal of the bowl "B,"...
- Page 39 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL The air filter screen should also be cleaned at 2,000 mile intervals. This is accom- plished by removing top cover screw (E) and cover (F). Before replacing the screen and cover, carefully examine screen (G) and gasket (H) and renew if necessary.
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Page 40: Starting Motor
As special equipment is required to test this unit, and as the cover is sealed in place, the regulator should never be tampered with. See your Authorized Hudson Dealer if it requires checking. -
Page 41: Ignition Timing
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL DISTRIBUTOR The distributor incorporates an automatic governor advance and in addition, a diaphragm advance control (A), operated by engine vacuum. The automatic governor advance provides the proper ignition timing in direct proportion to engine speed. The diaphragm advance control provides additional spark advance over the governor advance, through engine vacuum, for maximum fuel economy. - Page 42 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL The engine can be cranked by removing the knurled cap on the starting motor sole- noid and pressing the button in quick suc- cession. The distributor rotation is clockwise. Loosen the distributor advance arm screw (I) and rotate the distributor housing clock- wise to the limit of the slot in quadrant.
- Page 43 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL HEADLAMPS Hudson cars employ the headlighting system known as "Sealed Beam," in which the light source, the reflector, the lens, and the gasket are all assembled in one securely sealed unit. When the filament burns out or the lens...
- Page 44 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL To Service Unit: 1. Remove headlamp lens rim by taking out the three screws. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the three screws (B) holding the retaining ring. (Do not disturb the aiming screws (A and C) at the top and left side of the unit.)
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Page 45: Circuit Breakers And Fuses
A Fluid Cushioned Clutch incorporating a single cork-insert disc, is used exclu- sively in Hudson cars to assure smooth engagement. Long life is assured through triple sealing the unit against fluid loss. Heat developed within the clutch is kept at a minimum through proper ventilation and the constant bath of fluid within the housing. - Page 46 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Figure 33...
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Page 47: Clutch Pedal Adjustment
Every 5,000 miles the clutch should be drained and refilled with HUDSONITE CLUTCH COMPOUND, which is produced in the Hudson Engineering Laboratories, and is available through all Authorized Hudson Dealers. The exclusive use of this compound is your assurance of obtaining smooth, even clutch action. - Page 48 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL TRANSMISSION The transmission is of the synchronized design, incorporating the "blocker type" synchronizing unit, which assures an absence of gear clashing when shifting. It pro- vides three speeds forward and one reverse. All gears are of helical cut tooth design for quiet operation in all speeds.
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Page 49: Operation
HUDSON SUPER-MATIC DRIVE Hudson Super-Matic Drive provides automatic shifting through three forward speeds yet gives the driver complete control of shifting at every speed. An ultra low gear is also provided for adverse conditions while the automatic fourth speed is higher than direct drive giving reduced engine speed for smooth, economical operation. -
Page 50: Mountain Driving
HUDSON DRIVE MASTER Hudson Drive-Master provides automatic gear shifting in two forward gears for all normal driving while a low gear is provided, without necessity of using the clutch pedal, for adverse driving. Reverse shift can also be made without the use of the... - Page 51 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL momentary release of the accelerator pedal will permit the shift into high gear. When slowing down the transmission will automatically shift to the accelerating gear at about 12 miles per hour in preparation for acceleration or starting after a stop.
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Page 52: Propeller Shaft And Universal Joints
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Figure 37 PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS The engine power is transmitted to the rear axle through two tubular propeller shafts, which permits low center of gravity and smooth operation. The front propeller shaft is supported near the rear end in an annular ball bearing mounted in rubber to absorb any vibration and noise. - Page 53 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Figure 38...
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Page 54: Brake System
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL protection of the gears during the break-in period. This lubricant should be left in the axle for at least the first 10,000 miles. The level of the oil in the axle housing should be checked every 1,000 miles and if low, brought up to the level of the filler plug by adding a S.A.E. -
Page 55: Brake Fluid
Numerous rubber parts are used in the hydraulic system which makes necessary the use of brake fluids that are entirely free of mineral oil and other ingredients which are detrimental to the rubber and may cause swelling and early deterioration. Hudson Hydraulic Brake Fluid meets these requirements. -
Page 56: Front Suspension
FRONT SUSPENSION Hudson Individual Front Wheel Suspension is of the angularly set "wishbone" type, employing large diameter, soft acting coil springs of alloy steel. The upper and lower control arms are pivoted at their inner ends to permit each wheel to move vertically independently of the other as they pass over road irregularities. -
Page 57: Front Wheel Bearings
Accurate gauges and carefully calibrated equipment are necessary to check and correct alignment. Therefore, it is suggested that any service requirements be referred to your Authorized Hudson Dealer who is best qualified to do this type of work. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS The front wheel bearings are of the tapered roller type, adjustable to compensate for wear and are adequately sealed against lubricant loss. -
Page 58: Front Lateral Stabilizer
Provisions for adjustments are, however, incorporated, should they be required after extensive service. As special equipment is needed to properly service this unit, all operations or adjustments required should be referred to your Authorized Hudson Dealer. LUBRICATION—Every 1,000 wiles, the oil level in the steering gear housing should be checked by removing plug. - Page 59 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL eliminates front end sway and stabilizes ride on rough roads, in heavy winds and when making sharp turns. No service attention is required except to see that the connecting link nuts are properly tightened. REAR LATERAL STABILIZER A rear lateral stabilizer is used as standard equipment.
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Page 60: Shock Absorbers
In this event, the faulty unit should be removed for repair or replacement. As special tools are required to service these shock absorbers, all shock absorber work Figure 50 should be performed by your Authorized Hudson Dealer. BODY AND FRAME Figure 51... -
Page 61: Door Locks
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL BODY AND FRAME The Hudson ALL STEEL Monobilt BODY-AND-FRAME includes box-type foundation frame of sturdy steel girders with all structural members of body-and- frame welded together into a single unit. The strength of steel and the permanence of welding make for rigidity and safety with minimum weight. -
Page 62: Door Windows
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Figure 54 (two views) To Open Door from Inside— Front Door—Rotate inside (43) handle by pulling it backward. Rear Door—Rotate inside handle by pressing it down. To Lock Car When Leaving— (1) Close windows. With doors closed, push inside safety buttons down on all doors except the front one from which you are leaving. -
Page 63: Quarter Windows
POLISHING the car is necessary at intervals to provide the finish with a protective coat. If ordinary washing does not remove the road grime use Hudson Polish and Cleaner. A more durable, long lasting, high luster finish can be obtained by cleaning the surface with Hudson Liquid Glaze Cleaner and then applying Hudson Liquid Glaze Sealer. -
Page 64: Cleaning The Upholstery
Dealer, should be used. Select an area slightly larger than the soiled portion and with a soft, clean cloth or sponge moistened with Hudson Fabric Cleaner, rub it in light successive strokes and work toward the center of the soiled area. - Page 65 CAUTION : Soap or heat applied to a fruit or wine stain will cause it to set. COSMETICS Lipstick and creams may be removed by applying a few drops of Hudson Fabric Cleaner to the stain and absorbing it quickly with a blotter. Repeat as necessary until the spot is removed.
- Page 66 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Fresh air is brought into the car through the cowl ventilator which is located high, out of the zone of splash, heavy gas fumes and dust concentration from preceding or passing traffic and gives the cleanest air available for passengers inside the car.
- Page 67 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL a cold car, turn the blower control to the first position until cleared. 5) If icing occurs on the outside of the wind- shield, due to snow or rain, turn blower control clockwise to first position. For...
- Page 68 This unit should be serviced twice a year, adding fluid if necessary to bring level to mark. Use only Hudson Hydraulic Brake Fluid for this purpose. Access to the power unit for servicing is had by removing the cover from the body underpanel.
- Page 69 Figure 57 3. Raise top header slightly by hand and pull out control knob on instrument panel until top is fully lowered. This may be done with the door and quarter windows in either the up or down position. The rear window may also be in either the up or down position. 4.
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Page 70: Tone Control
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL each window are operated by pressing down to lower and up to raise the windows. A group of 4 control buttons is mounted on the left door which permits the driver to operate all windows from a position convenient to the left hand. Counting from the front, buttons Nos. - Page 71 Mirror — Vanity Windshield Washer —Automatic GENUINE HUDSON SUPPLIES A complete line of high quality supplies, bearing approval of the Hudson Lab- oratories, is available. These supplies enable the owner to preserve the finish and clean interiors and chromium plated parts.
- Page 72 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL interiors and chromium plated parts. Essential items for the proper maintenance of your car are included in this group. Among the items stocked by Hudson Dealers are: Anti-Freeze PiB—Ignition Insulation Black Rubber Finish Polish and Cleaner Brake Fluid...
- Page 73 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Distributor Hood Lock Handle 18-24 Dome Lamp Switch Hood Unlocking Handle 18-24 Door Lock Operation 23-59 Horn Operating Ring Drag Link Horsepower (AMA Rating) Draining the Cooling System Hudson Drive-Master 19-49 Drive-Master 19-49 Driving Your New Car...
- Page 74 HUDSON OWNER MANUAL Transmission 11-46 Specifications Universal Joints Speedometer Springs—Rear 8-57 Starter Button Starting, Lighting and Ignition Master Cylinder Starting Motor Model Designation Starting the Engine Mountain Driving Steering Gear Supplies Oil Dilution and Sludge Oil, During Run-in Period Tappet Clearance, Valves...
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