Hudson 1957 - LUBRICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION AND OVERDRIVE

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SHIFTING
STANDARD AND OVERDRIVE
TRANSMISSION
Refer to the 1955 Technical Service Manual for service
procedures.
FLASHAWAY HYDRA-MATIC
TRANSMISSION
Refer to the 1955 Technical Service Manual for dis-
assembly instructions.
Selector Lever Linkage Adjustment
Place selector lever in the D-3 position and set the
operating lever against the stop on the starter switch
bracket.
Remove clevis pin from the gear shift control rod at side
of transmission case and remove clevis from shift lever.
Place the transmission outer shift lever in the D-3 range
position.
Adjust clevis so that clevis pin passes freely through hole
in lever with the operating lever against the stop on the
starter switch bracket. Then remove clevis and lengthen the
control rod two full turns and replace clevis and clevis pin.
NOTE: This adjustment will insure proper
detent location in the transmission with a full
reverse engagement.
BRAKES AND WHEELS
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Mechanism
Make
Total Foot Braking Area
Lining Size
Width x
Primary —Front
Rear
Secondary—Front
Rear
Pedal Free Play,
Without Power Brakes
Drum Diameter, Inches
Front Wheel Cylinder Bore,
Diameter
Rear Wheel Cylinder Bore,
Diameter
Master Cylinder Bore,
Diameter
Piston Clearance, Inches
Wheel and Master Cylinder
Master Cylinder Piston Rod
Diameter, Inches (Power
Brake Treadle-Vac)
Lockheed Hydraulic
Bendix Servo
197 Sq. In.
2-1/2" x 10-9/16"
2" x 9-5/16"
2-1/2" x 12"
2" x 12"
1/4" to 1/2"
11"
1-1/8"
7/8"
1"
.001" to .003"
21/32"
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Sze
Tire Size
Tire Pressure
Front
Rear
14”
8.00 x 14”
24 Lbs.
20 Lbs.