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When installing the spare, be sure the pilot stud in the hub is in the top position,
then slide wheel onto hub using pilot stud as a guide. After wheel has been installed
and car lowered, again check tightness of hub bolts and replace hub cap.
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.
CYLINDER HEAD—High turbulence type for better fuel combustion.
CRANKSHAFT—Forged in position, fully compensated and equipped with rub-
ber-insulated vibration damper, balanced at rest and in motion: four precision type,
steel-backed, babbitt-lined main bearings.
PISTONS—T-slot, cam ground. aluminum alloy, fitted with four pinned, plated
piston rings.
CONNECTING RODS—Drop-forged, high manganese alloy, with replaceable,
steel-backed, babbitt-lined precision type bearings. Rifle-drilled for lubrication to
piston pin bearing.
CAMSHAFT—Nickel-chrome-molybdenum iron alloy, with angular ground cams
for positive rotation of tappet. Heat treated for extreme hardness. Phosphate coated
for better lubrication. Bearings pressure lubricated.
HUDSON OWNER MANUAL
ENGINES
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