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Hudson 1957 User Manual

Hudson 1957
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Hudson 1957 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHudson
Model1957
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

ENGINE (V-8)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Key engine performance and dimensional specifications.

VALVES

Detailed specifications for intake and exhaust valves.

PISTONS AND RINGS

Specifications for piston and ring clearances and dimensions.

CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS

Specifications for crankshaft and bearing dimensions and torques.

CAMSHAFT

Specifications for camshaft end play and bearing clearance.

OIL SYSTEM

Details on oil pump, pressure, and capacity.

TUNE-UP DATA

Key tune-up parameters like timing, points, and spark plugs.

ELECTRICAL

DISTRIBUTOR (DELCO-REMY)

Description and adjustment of the Delco-Remy distributor.

Replacing Distributor Contact Set

Procedure for replacing distributor contact sets.

Distributor Inspection and Checking

Guidance on inspecting and testing the distributor.

Adjusting Distributor Dwell Angle

Methods for adjusting the distributor dwell angle.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the vehicle's battery.

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the vehicle's generator.

VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REGULATION

Specifications for voltage and current regulators.

STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the starting motor.

SOLENOID SWITCH

Specifications for the solenoid switch.

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed specifications for the distributor.

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICAITONS

Specifications for spark plugs.

BULB CHART

Chart listing bulb types and their locations.

FUEL-CARBURETION

CARTER MODEL WCFB-2593-S FOUR-BARREL CARBURETOR

Introduction to the Carter WCFB carburetor.

FLOAT CIRCUITS

Explanation of the float circuits in the carburetor.

LOW SPEED CIRCUITS

Description of the low-speed metering circuit.

HIGH SPEED CIRCUITS

Description of the high-speed metering circuit.

PUMP CIRCUIT

Description of the accelerator pump circuit.

CHOKE CIRCUIT

Explanation of the choke control circuit.

OVERHAUL AND ADJUSTING

Procedures for carburetor overhaul and adjustments.

Assembling Carburetor Body

Steps for assembling the carburetor body.

Assembling Air Horn

Steps for assembling the air horn.

ADJUSTMENTS

General section for carburetor adjustments.

Carburetor Component Specifications

Detailed specifications for various carburetor components.

CLUTCH

CLUTCH SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for clutch springs.

CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment of clutch levers.

CLUTCH PEDAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment of clutch pedal linkage free play.

LUBRICATION

Lubrication of the clutch linkage.

TRANSMISSION—OVERDRIVE

Operation of Overdrive

How the overdrive unit functions.

Electrical Circuits

Overview of overdrive electrical circuits.

Diagnosing Overdrive Troubles

Troubleshooting common overdrive issues.

Transmission Removal

Procedure for removing the transmission.

Disassembly

Steps for disassembling the transmission.

OPERATION OF OVERDRIVE

Detailed explanation of overdrive operation.

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

Explanation of the electrical circuits for overdrive.

Governor Circuit

Description of the governor circuit's function.

Solenoid Circuit

Description of the solenoid circuit.

Kickdown Circuit

Description of the kickdown circuit.

The Circuits in Action

How the circuits interact during operation.

Governor Operation Inspection

How to inspect governor operation.

TRANSMISSION AND OVERDRIVE DISASSEMBLY

Steps for disassembling the transmission and overdrive.

Removing the Torque Tube and Rear Oil Seal Adapter

Procedure for removing torque tube and seal adapter.

Disengaging the Shift Shaft

How to disengage the shift shaft.

Removing Governor and Solenoid

Procedure for removing governor and solenoid.

Removing the Overdrive Case

Procedure for removing the overdrive case.

Removing Speedometer and Governor Drive Gears

Procedure for removing speedometer/governor gears.

Removing the Cam and Pinion Cage

Procedure for removing cam and pinion cage.

Removing the Sun Gear and Shifter Rail Assembly

Procedure for removing sun gear/shifter rail assembly.

INSPECTING PARTS

Guidelines for inspecting transmission parts.

REASSEMBLY

General guidelines for reassembling the transmission.

LUBRICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION AND OVERDRIVE

Lubrication requirements for transmission and overdrive.

SHIFTING

STANDARD AND OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION

Service procedures for standard/overdrive transmission shifting.

FLASHAWAY HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION

Service procedures for Hydra-Matic transmission shifting.

Selector Lever Linkage Adjustment

Adjusting the selector lever linkage.

BRAKES AND WHEELS

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for brake system components.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Specifications for wheels and tires.

REAR AXLE-PROPELLER SHAFT

PINION DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting pinion depth.

REAR SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for rear springs.

REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed specifications for the rear axle.

FRONT SUSPENSION—STEERING

FRONT SPRING REMOVAL

Procedure for removing front springs.

STEERING GEAR STOPS

Information on steering gear stops.

STEERING KNUCKLE PIN AND SPINDLE

Details on steering knuckle pin and spindle.

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for front wheel alignment.

FRONT SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for front springs.

BODY

PAINT CODE NUMBERS AND CORRESPONDING COLORS

Exterior and interior paint color codes.

Interior Colors

Interior color options.

1957 Hudson "HORNET" V-8 Lubrication Service Chart

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Lubrication points in the engine compartment.

UNDER CHASSIS

Lubrication points under the chassis.

TRANSMISSION (check level)

Transmission fluid level check.

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system lubrication/checks.

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