Hudson 480-490 Series Service Manual page 80

74 BODY MANUAL
FOLDING TOP CONTROL ROD
ADJUSTMENT
Proper adjustment of the folding top control rod is very
important to insure full and complete operation of the
folding top to either the up or down positions.
To properly adjust the top control rod, proceed as
follows:
1. Loosen the retaining screw at A, Figure 111, and
adjust control rod so that 1/8" extends thru the retainer
as illustrated. Tighten retaining screw (A) securely.
2. Loosen the retaining screw at B and adjust the
control knob to the 1-3/8" clearance as shown at C.
This 1-3/8" adjustment is made with the control valve
in the neutral position. Tighten retaining screw (B)
securely after adjustment has been made.
TOP OPERATING CYLINDERS
The Top operating cylinders of steel tube construction
are fitted at each end with crimped-in die castings
which, together with synthetic rubber seals, form a
fluid tight assembly, Figure 112.
FIGURE 111
The lower casting forms a yoke which, together with a
clevis pin, provides secure anchorage to the floor bracket.
The upper casting provides a bearing for the piston rod and
a cavity for the replaceable synthetic rubber fluid seal and
FIGURE 112