The Project Gutenberg EBook of Essex Terraplane Six 1933 Owner's Manual of Information, by Anonymous This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Essex Terraplane Six 1933 Owner's Manual of Information Author: Anonymous Release Date: October 27, 2011 [EBook #37863] Language: English Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ESSEX TERRAPLANE SIX 1933 MANUAL *** Produced by Gerard Arthus, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (cover) ESSEX TERRAPLANE SIX 1933 Owner's Manual of Information Printed in U. S. A. Warranty "We warrant each new passenger automobile manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, our obligation under this warranty being limited to making good at our factory any part or parts thereof, including all equipment or trade accessories (except tires) supplied by the Car Manufacturer, which shall, within ninety (90) days after making delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser or before such vehicle has been driven 4000 miles, whichever event shall first occur, be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid, and which our examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have been thus defective, this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and we neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of our vehicles. "This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repaired or altered by other than an authorized Hudson and Essex Distributor or Dealer in any way so as, in the judgment of the Manufacturer, to affect its stability or reliability nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident." HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY Detroit, Michigan, U. S. A. INDEX General Page Breaking-in Instructions, 3 Capacities of Units, 14 Care of Finish, 15 Lamp Bulb Types, 14 License Data, 14 Starting the Engine, 4 Warranty, 1 Lubrication Chassis, 7 Clutch, 5 Distributor, 8 Door Dovetails, 8 Door Locks and Hinges, 8 Engine, 5 Fan, 8 Generator, 7 Lubrication Service, 15 Rear Axle, 6 Steering Gear, 7 Transmission, 6 Wheel Bearings, 6 Adjustment Adjust Distributor Points, 9 Battery, 14 Brakes, 11 Carburetor (See Engine Tuning), 9 Clutch Pedal, 11 Engine Tuning, 9 Fan and Generator Belt, 10 Front Wheel Alignment, 15 Front Wheel Bearings, 12 Generator Charging Rate, 14 Ignition Timing, 9 Radiator (Cooling System), 15 Rear Wheel Bearings, 12 Shock Absorbers, 15 Spark Plugs, 14 Spring Clips, 15 Tappets, 15 Tires, 15 Wheels (Removal and Installation), 12 Wiring Diagram, 13 Operation Breaking-in Instructions Keep Radiator Full Keep Oil Reservoir Full Heat is a major consideration in a new engine. Do not allow the engine to overheat. Although the heat indicator on the instrument panel shows the general temperature of the engine, it will not show a sudden rise in temperature of an individual part. The pressure imposed on parts such as bearings and pistons due to rapid acceleration or hard pulling will cause them to overheat if the car has not been driven sufficiently to break them in. Avoid fast acceleration and hard pulling while breaking in. High speed also develops higher operating temperatures and to avoid damage the car speed should be kept within the following recommendations: 0-250 MILES Do not exceed 40 miles per hour in high gear or 20 miles per hour in second. Do not accelerate rapidly. Use second gear on steep grades. Keep motor temperature within "driving range" on dash heat indicator. 250-500 MILES Do not exceed 50 miles per hour in high gear or 25 miles per hour in second. 500-1000 MILES During this period the speed should not exceed 60 miles per hour. IMPORTANT [Pg 3] Do not UNDER ANY CONSIDERATION attempt to maintain a high rate of speed unless the crankcase is full of good oil and until the engine is thoroughly warmed up. Cold oil is not able to flow freely into the small clearances between working parts so that damage may occur if sufficient time is not allowed for warming up before attempting high speeds. Starting the Engine If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out as far as possible, turn the ignition switch key to the right, depress the accelerator pedal slightly, and pull the starter knob out. When the engine "fires," push the choke knob in until the engine runs evenly. Return the choke knob gradually to the full in position as the engine warms up. The choke knob should never be out any farther than necessary to maintain even running of the engine. If the engine is warm from previous running, use the choke sparingly. In most instances the engine will start immediately without the use of the choke if the accelerator pedal is held in a slightly depressed position while the starter is used. Do not under any circumstances work the accelerator pedal rapidly when starting as the accelerator pump may flood the carburetor. Oil Signal—The red signal on the left hand indicates oil pressure and the functioning of the oiling system. It will glow when the ignition switch is turned on but will go out when the car is under way. Should it continue to burn or flash while the car is under way, it indicates that the oil supply is low or that the oiling system is not functioning properly. Do not run the engine until the oil supply has been replenished or trouble corrected. Generator Signal—The red signal on the right hand will light when the ignition switch is turned on and will be lighted at all times unless the engine is running at higher than idling speed. Should this signal glow at normal running speeds, it indicates that the generator is not charging and should be inspected immediately by an Essex dealer. Lubrication Engine Use High-Grade Oil—Medium Heavy Body (S.A.E. 30) [Pg 4] [Pg 5] If cold weather prevails, be sure the oil you use will flow at the temperatures encountered. Oil supply should be maintained at the full mark on the bayonet gauge at the oil filler. The frequency with which oil should be drained and replenished with new depends largely on the operation of the car. Consult your dealer for recommendations on your car. In any event the oil should be changed at least every 2500 miles. Clutch Use only a mixture composed of 1/2 kerosene and 1/2 engine oil. Turn starter shaft with wrench, moving wrench handle toward the engine until plug "A" is accessible through opening in rear engine plate. Remove plug "A," continue turning flywheel until opening is down and all clutch oil is drained. Then turn until opening is again accessible. Pour in by means of offset funnel no more than 1/3 pint of clutch mixture. Replace plug "A" and tighten securely. The clutch oil should be drained and replenished at least every 5000 miles. The clutch throwout bearing should be lubricated with one ounce of light viscous grease[A] every 500 miles. A pressure fitting is provided on the right side of the clutch bell housing. See page 7 for grease specifications. Transmission [A] [Pg 6] The transmission lubricant should be maintained to the level of the filler plug "A." In warm climate or during summer months use transmission gear oil S.A.E. 110. In winter or when near-zero temperatures prevail use transmission gear oil S.A.E. 80. Remove drain plug "B" every 5000 miles, flush out with 1 pint of kerosene and refill with oil of proper type. Rear Axle The oil supply should be kept level with the lower edge of the filler plug opening "A." Use a good grade of heavy- bodied gear oil. S.A.E. 110 in warm climate (summer temperatures)—S.A.E. 90 when lower temperatures prevail (winter). During the winter months be sure the oil you are using will flow at the temperatures encountered. Wheel Bearings The front wheel bearings should be lubricated every 5000 miles with a good grade of cup grease. Remove hub and wash bearings and inside of hub with kerosene. Pack each bearing and hub with 3 ounces of No. 2 cup grease (see page 12 for adjusting wheel bearings). The rear wheel bearings should be lubricated every 5000 miles with No. 3 cup grease. Remove four nuts from bearing cap "A" and remove caps and shims. Pull bearing and after washing bearing and housing in kerosene repack each bearing housing with 1-1/2 ounces of cup grease. Then replace bearings, shims and caps, draw up wheel hub tight on shaft and install cotter pin. Steering Gear Summer S.A.E. 160 Winter S.A.E. 110 [Pg 7] Remove plug "A" and pour a good heavy-bodied gear oil into the steering gear housing every 2000 miles. Do not use cup grease or you will experience hard steering in cold weather. Chassis All spring shackle fittings (12) should be lubricated every 1000 miles with a light viscous grease.[B] All pressure fittings on the front axle (4) and the steering gear drag link (2) should be lubricated every 1000 miles with pressure grease. The front universal joint sleeve splines should be supplied with a small amount of long fibre grease, through the plug provided, at 4000-mile intervals. Grease Specifications—4% Calcium Soap compounded with an oil of 400 seconds viscosity and a zero pour test. Generator Supply three or four drops (no more) of engine oil to each oil cup "A" and "B" every 1000 miles. Do not attempt to supply more oil as it may interfere with the functioning of the generator. Distributor [B] [Pg 8] Fill distributor base with oil at cup "C" every 2000 miles. Coat rotor cam "A" with a thin film of vaseline every 2000 miles. Apply one drop (no more) of light oil to breaker arm pivot "B" every 2000 miles. Wipe excess oil and clean distributor head, removing oil or dust before returning to position. Be sure each high-tension terminal and wire on distributor head is pushed as far into its socket as it will go. Fan Fill fan shaft bearing with engine oil at oil cup "A" every 1000 miles. It is very important that the fan shaft has plenty of lubrication at all times. Miscellaneous Throttle Control Rod—Oil or grease all accelerator connections. Throttle linkage should work with a snap. Grease choke wire occasionally to eliminate sticking. Door Locks—Apply a drop of engine oil occasionally to latch bar. Work several times to spread oil, then wipe off excess. Door Latch Striker Plate—Saturate wick with motor oil. Door Dovetails—Saturate wick in male member with motor oil. Door Hinges—Open doors and drop light oil in each hinge oil hole, located under the top ledge of body portion of hinge. Wipe off excess. Hood Locks—Lubricate occasionally with motor oil. Adjustment Engine Tuning [Pg 9] Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor alone. Perform all of the following operations in the order given: 1. Clean spark plugs and adjust gaps to .025" (.62 mm.). 2. Clean distributor breaker points and adjust to .020" (.50 mm.) maximum opening as described under Ignition Timing. 3. Check battery and ignition wiring, being sure all distributor wires are pressed down in their sockets. 4. Set ignition timing as described under Ignition Timing. 5. Adjust intake valve tappet clearance to .006" (.15 mm.) and exhaust tappet clearance to .008" (.20 mm.). 6. Turn carburetor idling screw "B" into its seat and back out exactly one turn. 7. Start engine. 8. Set carburetor throttle stop screw "A" so that engine idles at a speed equal to a car speed of 5 m.p.h. in high gear. 9. Adjust carburetor idling screw "B" for smooth engine idling. The final adjustment should be from 1/2 to 1 turn of the screw from its full in position. If the above operations, properly performed, do not give normal engine performance, the car should be taken to an Essex dealer for mechanical inspection. Ignition Timing Remove distributor cap and inspect points. High points can be removed by placing a breaker point file between points and letting them close against file under their normal spring pressure. Move file straight up and down, dressing both points at the same time. If the points are pitted, they should be ground or replaced. Crank engine, using wrench on starter shaft extension, until the breaker arm fibre block is on the highest point of the cam, giving the points their maximum opening. If necessary to adjust, loosen lock nut "D" and turn screw "E" until the gap is .020" (.50 mm.). Tighten lock nut. Remove the spark plug from number one cylinder. Crank the engine slowly by hand until air is forced out through the spark plug hole. Continue turning the engine slowly until the D.C. 1 and 6 mark is exactly in line with the pointer as shown at "A." [Pg 10] Loosen distributor clamp screw "B" and turn distributor clockwise to the full limit permitted by the slot in the clamping plate "C." Turn the distributor counterclockwise until the points have just begun to open. Tighten lock screw "B." When the engine is in this position the rotor arm "F" will point directly to the sector in the distributor cap to which number one spark plug cable is connected. Following around the cap clockwise from this point the spark plug wires should be in the following order: 1-5-3-6-2-4. Fan and Generator Belt