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Hudson 5B 1952 Service Manual

Hudson 5B 1952 Service Manual (334 pages)

Brand: Hudson | Category: Automobile | Size: 32 MB

Table of Contents

Group Index
3
Alphabetical Index
4
Table of Contents
5
Engine Oil
11
Lubrication
11
Lubrication Schedules
11
Viscous Chassis Lubricant
11
Gear Lubricant
15
Water Resistant Lubricant
15
Hudsonite Clutch Compound
16
Hydra-Matic Oil Level Indicator
16
Oil Filters
16
Sodium Soap Base Lubricant
16
6 Cylinder
17
8 Cylinder
17
Engine Oiling Circuit
17
Oiling Circuit
17
Checking Engine Oil Level
18
Engine Oil Capacities
18
Regular Motor Oil
19
The Proper Engine Oil to Use
19
Types of Oil
19
When to Change Engine Oil
19
Capacities
20
Crankcase Ventilator
20
Inlet
20
Oil Dilution
20
Engine Tune-Up
21
Battery
22
Battery Load Test
22
Battery Specific Gravity
22
Cranking Voltage
23
Individual Cell Test
23
Starter Motor
23
- Amperage Draw Test
  24
- Battery and Engine Ground Straps
  24
- Starter Cable
  24
- Starter Solenoid
  24
- Compression
  25
Cylinder Balance Test
25
Spark Plugs
26
Vacuum Test
26
- Tappet Adjustment
  27
- Valves and Tappets
  27
- Contact Points
  28
  - Distributor
    28
  - Breaker Arm Spring Tension
    29
  - Distributor Dwell Test
    29
  - Distributor Point Resistance Test
    29
  - Condenser Test
    30
  - Automatic Advance Curve
    31
  - Vacuum Advance Adjustment
    31
  - Coil Secondary Resistance Check
    32
  - Coil Test
    32
2 ENGINE TUNE-UP - Continued

33
- Ignition Timing
  33
  - Spark Plug Milliampere Test
    33
  - Fan Belt Adjustment
    34
  - Generator Output Check
    34
  - Circuit Breaker Check
    35
  - Generator Circuit Resistance Check
    35
  - Current Regulator Check
    36
  - Voltage Regulator Adjustment
    36
  - Voltage Regulator Check
    36
  - Current Regulator Adjustment
    37
- Fuel Pump
  37
  - Fuel Pump Test
    37
  - Vacuum Booster Check
    37
  - Carburetor Float Check
    38
  - Carburetor Inlet Strainer
    38
  - Climatic Control
    38
    
    Pump Travel (Wgd) (Wa1)
    38
    
    Anti-Percolator Adjustment (Wa1)
    39
    
    Metering Rod Setting (Wa1)
    39
    
    Metering Rod Setting (Wgd)
    39
    
    Fast Idle Adjustment (Wa1)
    40
    
    Fast Idle Adjustment (Wgd)
    40
    
    Idle Adjustment (Wa1)
    41
    
    Idle Adjustment (Wgd)
    41
    
    Unloader Adjustment (Wa1)
    41
    
    Unloader Adjustment (Wgd)
    41
    
    Air Cleaner, Gauze Type
    42
    
    Combustion Analysis
    42
    
    Oil Bath Air Cleaner
    42
    
    Engine Specifications
    43
    
    Oil Check Valve
    47
- Oil Pump
  48
- Oil Pan
  51
  - Cylinder Head
    54
  - Main Bearings
    57
  - Size Code
    58
  - Preparation of Engine for Removal
    59
  - Removing Hood
    59
  - Six and Eight Cylinder Engine
    59
  - Removing Connections Beneath Car
    60
  - Removing Crankcase Breather
    60
  - Removing Radiator
    60
  - Pistons. Pins. and Rings
    61
  - Rod and Piston Removal
    61
- Piston Rings
  62
  - Piston Size Code
    62
  - Key to Code Markings
    63
  - Piston, Cylinder, Ring Sizes
    63
  - Fitting Pistons
    64
- Piston Pins
  65
3 Engine

66
- Connecting Rod Bushings
  66
  - Piston Pin Lock Rings
    66
  - Connecting Rods
    67
  - Aligning Rod with Piston
    68
  - Bolt Nut Lock
    68
  - Connecting Rod Alignment
    68
  - Pin to Rod Alignment
    68
  - Crankshaft
    69
  - Piston and Rod
    69
  - Vibration Dampener
    72
  - Timing Gear Cover Oil Seal Replacement
    73
  - Timing Gear Cover Removal
    73
- Timing Gears
  73
  - Timing Gear Removal
    74
  - Engine Front Support Plate
    75
  - Timing Gear
    75
  - Camshaft
    77
  - Camshaft Bearings
    77
  - Tappets and Guides
    80
  - Valve System
    80
  - Valves and Seats
    80
  - Valve Guides
    82
  - Checking Valve Springs
    83
3 ENGINE - Continued

84
- Cylinder Boring or Honing
  84
- Valve Maintenance
  84
- Valve Timing Check
  84
  - Fuel System & Exhaust
    85
  - Anti-Percolator Valve
    88
  - Climatic Control (Choke)
    88
  - Accelerating Pump
    89
  - Fast Idle
    89
  - Metering Rods
    89
  - Pump Travel
    89
2 Engine Tune-Up

90
- Anti-Percolator Adjustment
  90
  - Metering Rod Setting
    90
  - Fast Idle Adjustment
    91
  - Idle Adjustment
    91
  - Unloader Adjustment
    91
  - Wa-1 Carburetor
    91
  - Carburetor Wgd
    99
  - Carburetor Adjustments
    100
  - Float Adjustment
    100
  - Metering Rod Adjustment
    100
  - Pump Travel Adjustment
    100
  - Installation Instructions
    111
  - Twin Carburetor
    111
  - Carburetor and Linkage Adjustments
    114
  - Air Cleaner, Dry
    115
  - Fuel Pump Overhaul
    116
  - Vacuum Booster Test
    116
  - Fuel Pump Assembly (Carter)
    118
  - Fuel Pump Disassembly (Ac)
    118
  - Fuel Level Gauge
    122
  - Fuel Level Indicator
    122
  - Gas Tank Unit
    123
  - Gauge Testing Equipment
    123
  - Gauge Trouble Diagnosis
    123
  - Voltage Regulator
    123
  - Exhaust Manifold
    124
  - Intake Manifold
    124
  - Exhaust and Intake Manifolds
    125
  - Heat Control Valve
    125
  - Manifold Heat Control
    125
  - Front Exhaust Pipe
    126
  - Anti-Freeze Chart
    127
  - Cooling System Specifications
    127
  - Draining System
    128
  - Reverse Flushing
    128
  - Rust and Scale Deposits
    128
  - Anti-Freeze Solution
    129
  - Testing Anti-Freeze Solution
    129
  - Use of Inhibitor
    129
  - Water Pump
    130
  - Water Pump Removal
    130
  - Water Pump - 6 Cylinder Engine
    131
  - Water Pump Shaft and Bearing Inspection
    132
  - Water Pump 8 Cylinder Engine
    133
- Fan Belt Adjustment
  134
  - Thermostats
    134
  - Service Checks
    135
  - Water Jacket Plugs
    135
  - Water Temperature Gauge
    135
  - Cooling System Diagnosis
    136
  - Water Jacket Cover
    136
Electrical System

137
- Battery Test
  140
- Hydrometer
  140
- Voltmeter
  140
- Starting Motor
  141
  - Battery Cable Check
    141
  - Cranking Voltage Test
    141
  - Starter Solenoid Test
    142
  - Starter Removal
    143
- Starter Overhaul
  143
  - Armature
    143
  - Field Coils
    143
  - Bendix Drive
    144
  - Brushes
    144
  - Generator
    144
  - Generator Total Output Check
    145
  - Wiring Check
    145
    
    Field Coil Ground Tests
    147
    
    Field Coil Open Circuit Test
    147
    
    Field Coil Removal
    147
    
    Field Coil Short Circuit Test
    147
    
    Armature Ground Test
    150
    
    Armature Open Circuit Test
    150
    
    Armature Short Circuit Test
    150
    
    Field Coil Replacement
    150
    
    Armature Shaft End Play
    151
    
    Brush Replacement
    151
    
    Generator Assembly
    151
    
    Generator Motorizing Draw
    153
  - Generator Regulator
    153
  - Circuit Breaker Adjustment
    154
  - Voltage Regulator Check
    154
    
    Regulator Contact Points
    155
    
    Breaker Point Adjustment
    156
    
    Breaker Point Renewal
    157
    
    Distributor Removal
    157
    
    Hot and Cold Plugs
    160
    
    Condenser
    161
    
    Coil
    162
    
    Headlamps
    162
  - Sealed Beam Unit
    163
- Headlamp Aiming
  164
  - Dimmer Switch
    164
  - Dimmer Switch Check
    164
  - Circuit Breakers & Fuses
    165
  - Horns
    165
  - Direction Indicator Switch
    166
  - Mechanical Check
    166
  - Direction Indicator Flasher Unit
    167
  - Flasher Unit Check
    168
  - Clutch
    169
  - Clutch Pedal Adjustment
    169
  - Clutch Flushing
    171
  - Clutch Removal from Car
    171
  - Drain and Refill Clutch
    171
  - Disassembly and Inspection
    173
  - Driving Plate
    173
  - Preliminary Cover Check
    174
  - Pressure Plate
    174
  - Clutch Cover
    175
  - Engaging Springs
    175
  - Retainers and Washers
    175
  - Throwout Fingers
    175
  - Flywheel
    176
  - Pilot Bearing
    176
  - Rear Support Plate and Clutch Bell Housing
    176
  - Chattering
    178
  - Clutch Pedal Lever, Housing and Bushing
    178
  - Grabbing
    178
  - Trouble Shooting
    178
  - Transmission
    179
  - Disassembly of Transmission
    182
  - Transmission Removal from Car
    182
  - Inspection and Repair Transmission Case Breather
    186
  - Replacing Main Drive Gear Oil Seal
    186
  - Countershaft Gear Cluster Assembly
    187
  - Cover Baffle
    187
  - Transmission Ball Bearings
    187
  - Reassembly of Transmission
    188
  - Reverse Idler Gear
    188
  - Selector and Shift Shafts
    188
  - Speedometer Gear Housing Seal
    188
  - Assembly of Synchronizer
    189
  - Main Drive Gear
    189
  - Main Shaft Assembly
    189
  - Countershaft
    190
  - Shifter Rails and Forks
    190
  - Installing Transmission
    191
    
    Jumping out of Gear
    192
    
    Noise in Gear
    192
    
    Servicing the Transmission
    192
    
    Loss of Lubricant
    193
    
    Other Noise Causes
    193
    
    Slipping out of First Gear
    193
    
    Sticking in Gear
    193
  - Gear Shift
    195
    
    Gear Shift Lever Tube and Fulcrum Bracket
    195
    
    Gear Shift Control Lever Push Rod
    196
    
    Gasket Thicknesses
    197
    
    Interlock Sleeves
    197
    
    Snap Ring Thicknesses
    197
    
    Countershaft Gear Cluster
    203
    
    Shift Shafts and Interlock
    203
  - Countershaft Installation
    204
  - Mainshaft Assembly
    204
  - Mainshaft Drive Gear Assembly
    204
  - Reverse Idler Gear
    204
    
    Drive Gear Bearing Retainer
    205
    
    Mainshaft Rear Bearing Retainer
    205
  - Transmission Installation
    205
    
    Overdrive
    209
    
    City Traffic Driving
    211
    
    Highway Driving
    211
    
    Transmission Overdrive
    211
    
    Free-Wheeling Direct Drive
    212
    
    Operation Mechanical
    212
    
    Driver-Controlled Downshift
    213
    
    Conventional Drive
    214
    
    Electrical
    214
    
    Speed-Controlled Operation
    214
    
    Driver Controlled Operation
    216
    
    Governor Switch and Pinion
    216
    
    Locked-Out Operation
    216
    
    Overdrive Repair Servicing External Units
    216
    
    Control Switch
    217
    
    Oil Seal (Od. Mainshaft)
    217
    
    Overdrive Housing Removal
    217
    
    Servicing Units Requiring Removal of Overdrive Housing Only
    217
    
    Removal of Parts from Rear of Adapter
    218
    
    Cleaning and Inspection
    220
    
    Control Shaft and Seal
    220
    
    Disassembly of Housing
    220
    
    Overdrive Shift Rail
    220
    
    Reassembly of Overdrive Housing
    221
    
    Overdrive Housing
    223
    
    Servicing Units that Require Removal of Complete Assembly
    223
    
    Disassembly - Complete Unit
    225
    
    Reassembly Complete Unit
    227
    
    Reassembly - Complete Unit
    228
    
    Transmission and Overdrive
    230
    
    Governor Check
    231
    
    Overdrive Relay Check
    231
    
    Solenoid Check
    231
    
    Unit Checks
    231
    
    Connector Plug Check
    232
    
    Control Switch Check
    232
    
    Harness Check
    232
    
    Dash Control Improperly Connected
    233
    
    Transmission and Overdrive Improperly Aligned
    233
    
    Improper Positioning of Blocker Ring
    234
    
    Rough Engagement of Overdrive
    234
    
    Throttle Switch Improperly Adjusted
    234
    
    Overdrive Does Not Engage
    235
    
    Free Wheels at Speeds over 16-21 Mph
    237
    
    Hard Shift into Reverse
    237
    
    Remains in Overdrive after Car Is Stopped
    237
    
    Transmission Locked
    237
    
    Center Bearing Support Cushions
    239
    
    Propeller Shaft
    239
    
    Universal Joints
    241
    
    Propeller Shaft Center Bearing Replacement
    242
    
    Propeller Shaft Center Bearing Support Cushion
    242
  - Rear Axle
    243
  - Rear Axle Ratios
    243
  - Rear Axle Assembly
    246
  - Axle Shaft
    247
  - Axle Shaft Thrust Button Replacement
    249
  - Differential Carrier
    249
  - Differential Gears
    250
  - Drive Pinion Oil Seal
    250
  - Drive Pinion
    251
  - Rear Axle Bearings
    252
  - Differential Parts
    252
  - Rear Axle Oil Seals
    252
  - Axle Reassembly
    252
  - Differential
    254
  - Maintenance
    258
  - Axle Noise
    258
  - Shim Thickness
    259
  - Removal of Axle
    262
  - Removal of Differential and Drive Pinion Assemblies
    262
  - Assembly and Installation
    265
Front Suspension

269
- Upper Support Arm
  269
- Steering Spindle
  269
- Lower Support Arm
  269
- Riding Height and Coil Spring Sag
  272
- Lower Support Arm Pivot and Bushing Removal
  273
- Steering Spindle Support Lower Pivot Pin and Bushing
  273
- Upper Support Arm Pivot
  273
- Upper Steering Spindle Support Pivot and Bushing Removal
  274
- Eccentric Bushing
  275
- Steering Pivot Pin Wear
  276
- Steering Spindle Pivot Bolt Expansion Plug and Relief Valve
  276
- Relief Valve
  276
  - Steering Spindle Support
    277
  - Bushing and Thrust Ball Cup
    277
- Steering Arm
  278
  - Center Steering Arm
    278
  - Tie Rod Ends
    279
  - Tie Rod
    279
  - Turning Pull
    279
  - Straighten Bent Parts of Front Suspension
    279
- Diagnosis Guide
  280
  - Hard Steering
    280
  - Car Pulls to One Side
    281
  - Excessive Play in Steering System
    281
  - Scuffed Tires
    281
  - Steering Erratic with Brakes Applied
    281
  - Car Wander
    282
  - Cupped Tires
    282
  - Front Wheel Shimmy or Road Shock
    282
  - Wheel Tramp
    282
  - Camber
    283
  - Caster
    283
  - Front Wheel Alignment
    283
  - Pivot Pin Inclination
    283
- General Inspection
  283
- Toe - in
  284
- Pitman Arm Angle
  285
  - Toe-Out
    285
  - Steering Gear
    287
    
    Steering Wheel (with Horn Button)
    288
    
    Steering Wheel (with Horn Ring)
    288
    
    Steering Gear (6B, 7B and 8B)
    289
    
    Steering Gear (4B-5B)
    290
    
    Jacket Tube Bearing
    291
    
    Steering Gear Jacket Tube
    291
  - Pitman Arm
    293
  - Drag Link
    294
    
    Gear Shaft Assembly
    294
    
    Steering Gear Inspection and Adjustment
    295
    
    Worm Bearing End Play Inspection
    295
    
    Roller Mesh Adjustment
    296
    
    Roller Mesh Inspection
    296
  - Steering Gear Alignment
    296
    
    Worm Bearing Adjustment
    296
    
    Loose Steering
    298
    
    Shimmy
    298
  - Trouble Diagnosis
    298
    
    Wander or Weave
    298
    
    Springs, Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizers
    299
  - Front Coil Springs
    300
    
    Riding Height and Coil
    300
    
    Spring Sag
    300
  - Rear Springs
    301
    
    Rear Spring Shackle Identification
    302
    
    Shock Absorber Noise
    303
  - Front Lateral Stabilizer
    304
    
    Front Shock Absorber
    304
    
    Rear Shock Absorber
    304
    
    Rear Lateral Stabilizer
    305
    
    Brake Master Cylinder
    307
    
    Hand Brake
    307
    
    Hydraulic Brakes
    307
    
    Mechanical Brakes
    307
    
    Brake Drum Dust Shield
    309
    
    Master Cylinder
    309
    
    Wheel Cylinders
    311
    
    Front Brake
    312
    
    Bleeding Brake Lines
    313
    
    Rear Brake
    313
    
    Brake Fluid
    314
    
    Brake Pedal Adjustment
    314
    
    Hand Brake Lever Adjustment
    314
    
    Brake Pedal
    315
    
    Pedal Puller
    315
    
    Linkage Lubrication
    316
    
    Minor Brake Adjustment
    316
    
    Pedal Push Rod Adjustment
    316
    
    Rear Brake Cables
    316
    
    Major Brake Adjustment
    317
    
    All Brakes Drag
    320
    
    Brake Pedal Goes to Floorboard
    320
    
    One Brake Drags
    320
    
    Brake Pedal Action Springy or Spongy
    321
  - Balancing the Wheel and Tire
    323
  - Wheel and Tire Balance
    323
  - Minimizing Tire Wear
    325
  - Tire Inflation
    325
  - Tire Wear
    325
  - Dismounting Tires
    326
  - Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
    326
  - Wheel and Tire Run-Out
    326
  - Wheel Bearings
    326
  - Mounting Tires
    327
  - Tightening Wheel Hub Bolts
    327
  - Torque Specifications
    328
  - Decimal Equivalents
    329

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