Hudson 1957 - CLUTCH; CLUTCH SPRING SPECIFICATIONS; CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT; CLUTCH PEDAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

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CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Clutch levers are adjusted to 1/8" below the hub of gauge
plate J-1507 or J-5490.
CLUTCH PEDAL LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment for free pedal play is made by varying the
length of the beam to the throwout lever rod. Lengthening
this rod reduces the free pedal play. Shortening the rod
increases the pedal play. In order to provide sufficient free
movement of the clutch throwout bearing when the clutch
is engaged and the clutch pedal fully released, free pedal
play should be 1/2" to 3/4" at all times.
The clutch pedal to beam rod adjustment (adjusted in
production)is made to provide proper leverage. The outer
end of the lever projects 5A6" from the beam, toward the
rear, with the clutch pedal against the floor board. The
pedal to beam rod should never be disturbed in service.
LUBRICATION
To lubricate the linkage, disconnect the throwout lever
spring and apply lubriplate to the ends of the pedal rod and
lever rod. The clutch beam lever pivot pin is pressure
lubricated; the lubricating fitting is located at the bottom
of the pin. Lubricate at 1,000 mile intervals.
CLUTCH
A 10-1/2” clutch plate assembly is used with standard or overdrive transmissions. Refer to the 1955 Techncial
Service Manual for service procedures.
CLUTCH SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Stamdard
Number of
Springs (12)
6
6
Heavy
Number of
Springs (12)
3
9
Pressure
148 ± 5 Lbs.
167 ± 5 Lbs.
Pressure
182 ± 5 Lbs.
167 ± 5 Lbs.
Compressed
Length
1-23/32"
1-23/32"
Compressed
Length
1-23/32"
1-23/32"
Identification
No Paint
Light Green
Identification
Dark Blue
Light Green
Location
Adjacent to Clutch Re-
lease
Levers
Two Springs Centrally
Located Between
Clutch Release
Levers
Location
In a Clockwise
Direction the
Springs Should
Be in the #3
Position from
Each Clutch
Release Lever
Three Springs
Located Between
Clutch Release
Levers