Essex Electronics SUPER 6 1932 User manual

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INDEX
General
Page
BREAKING-IN INSTRUCTIONS 11
CARE OF THE FINISH 31
LICENSE DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION 5
OPERATION 8
STARTING THE ENGINE 10
WARRANTY . 4
Lubrication
BRAKE CROSS SHAFT 20
CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART 12
CLUTCH 15
DISTRIBUTOR 14
DOOR DOVETAILS 20
DOOR LOCKS 20
ENGINE 13
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 19
GENERATOR 14
HOOD LEDGE LACINGS 20
HOOD LOCKS 20
REAR AXLE 18
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. 19
STARTING MOTOR 14
STEERING GEAR 20
THROTTLE CONTROL RODS AND LEVERS 20
TRANSMISSION 15
UNIVERSAL JOINTS 18
Adjustment
BATTERY 25
BRAKES 28
CARBURETOR 23
CLUTCH PEDAL 24
FAN BELT 23
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 28
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 26
HEADLAMPS 31
IGNITION TIMING 21
RADIATOR 30
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. 26
SHOCK ABSORBERS 28
SPARK PLUGS 30
STEERING GEAR . 25
TAPPETS 22
TIMING CHAIN 22
TIRES 27
VACUUM TANK 24
WHEELS - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 27
WIRING DIAGRAM 16,17
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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 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.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX TECHNICAL INFORMATION
License Data
CAR SERIAL NUMBER (On plate on dash under hood) - 1281685 and up
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Stamped on left side of cylinder block oppo-
site cylinder No. 3
CYLINDER BORE - 2-15/16
"
PISTON STROKE - 4¾"
N
UMBER OP CYLINDERS 6
N
. A. C . C . HORSEPOWER RATING - 20.7
PISTON DISPLACEMENT - 193
Body Types
STANDARD SEDAN SPECIAL SEDAN
COACH SPECIAL COUPE
RUMBLE COUPE PHAETON
2-PASSENGER COUPE CONVERTIBLE COUPE
TOWN SEDAN
Technical Information
Engine
TYPE - 6 cylinders
ACTUAL DEVELOPED H. P. - 70 at
3200 R. P. M.
COMPRESSION RATIO - 5.5 to I
FIRING ORDER - 1-5-3-6-2--4
NUMBER MAIN BEARINGS -3
TYPE OF CRANKSHAFT-Fully
Cornpensated; Statically and
Dynamically Balanced
MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE -
.001"- .0015"
MAIN BEARING END PLAY -
.006".-.012"
VALVE MATERIAL - Si1icon
Chrome Alloy Steel
VALVE HEAD DIAMETER - Jntake,
.003"-.005"; Exhaust, .005”-.007”
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE -
Intake, .003"-.005"; Exhaust, .005"-
.007"
Measure with engine hot
CAMSHAFT DRIVE -Adjustable Si-
lent
Chain
CONNECTING ROD LOWER
BEARING
CLEARANCE -- .001"-.0015"; Side
Clearance, .006"-.010"
PISTON MATERIAL --Silicon Alu-
minum
Alloy
PISTON TYPE - T Slot Cam Ground
PISTON WEIGHT - 9¼ Ounces
SKIRT CLEARANCE --Top, .0015"-
.002"
SKIRT CLEARANCE --Bottom,
.0005"- 001"
NUMBER OF PISTON RINGS -
Compression, 2; Oil Control, 2
PISTON RING GAP -.009"-.011"
LUBRICATION -Duoflo Automatic
System
Oil Pump Type - Oscillating Plunger
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ESSEX SUPER SIX TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Cooling System
TYPE - Thermosiphon
RADIATOR TYPE - Copper Ribbon
Cellular
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY -
4-5/8 gals.
FAN BELT - V Type
Fuel System
CARBURETOR - 1¼" Marvel Air
Valve Type
AIR CLEANER - Flame Arrester
Silencer Type
FUEL FEED - Vacuum System with
Vacuum Booster
GASOLINE TANK CAPACITY - 12
gals.
Starting and Ignition
SPARK CONTROL - Full Automatic
TIMING - Dead Center
FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
DISTRIBUTOR POINT GAP - .020"
STARK PLUG MAKE - A. C.
SPARK PLUG TYPE - G-8 Metric
SPARK PLUG GAP - .022"
GENERATOR REGULATION -
Third Brush
GENERATOR NORMAL CHARG-
ING RATE - Cold, 17 amps; Hot, 13
amps.
Lamp Bulb Specifications
C.P. Base Voltage C.P. Base Voltage
Head 32-32 D.C. 6-8 Dash 3 S.C. 6-8
Side 3 S.C. 6-8 Stop & Tail 2-21 D.C. 6-8
Clutch
TYPE - Oil Cushioned Single Plate
with
Modulator Hub
CLUTCH PEDAL CLEARANCE AT
FLOOR
BOARD - ¾"
Transmission
FEATURES - Full Range Selective
Silent Second, Syncro-Mesh with
Free Wheeling Automatic Retraction
Reverse
SPEEDS - 3 forward, 1 reverse
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Rear Axle
Semi-floating Type with Hotchkiss
Drive
One Piece Banjo Housing
One Piece Differential Carrier with
Offset Pinion for Equalized Bearing
Loads
Four Pinion Differential
Heavy Duty Taper Roller Bearings
Throughout
Positive Oil Circulation to Pinion
Bearings
Positive Oil Seal at Wheel and Pinion
Shafts
Front Axle
TYPE - I-beam, Reverse Elliott with
Inclined Spindle Pins
SPINDLE PIN THRUST BEARING
TYPE - Radial Thrust Ball Bearing
TOE-IN - Zero to 1/8"
CASTER ANGLE - Zero to 1º
backward
CAMBER - 1º
TIE ROD - Rubber Silenced Joints
Brakes
TYPE - 4 Wheel Cable Control
SIZE - 11" Diameter - Lining Width,
1-3/4"; Thickness, 5/32"
CLEARANCE BETWEEN LINING
AND DRUM - .008" at Anchor
Pin End; .014" at Adjusting Screw
End
Steering Gear
TYPE - Variable Pitch Worm and
Sector
GEAR REDUCTION - 15 to 1
STEERING COLUMN HEIGHT -
Adjustable to Five Positions
Tires
SIZE - 18 x 5.25
PRESSURE - Average Driving, 32
pounds, Front and Rear
High-Speed Driving, 40 pounds,
Front and Rear
Chassis Dimensions
WHEELBASE - 113" OVERALL LENGTH (including
bumpers) -177-1/2"
Keys
Keys are numbered to correspond to the lock. Since it is necessary to conceal
the number on the lock for theft protection, the key number should be noted on
your Identification Card or in some other accessible place. Keys can be supplied
only by number. For your own protection in case of loss of keys, record the
numbers.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX OPERATION
Operation
The operation of the Essex Super Six follows standard practice in. many
respects; however, even those accustomed to Essex products may refresh
their memories on some of the details by reading the following paragraphs:
The clutch is disengaged in the conventional manner by depressing the
left foot pedal to release the engine drive from the transmission. Form the
habit of keeping the foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears or
coming to a stop.
The transmission operation conforms to the standard shift. The clutch
must be disengaged to shift gears except when the car is in motion and "free
wheeling."
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Free wheeling is obtained by pressing the button on top of the shifting
lever knob and pulling the knob up until the button comes out flush with the
top of the knob. To revert from "free wheeling" press the button and push
down on the knob until the button comes out flush.
It is possible to change to "free wheeling" at any time. To change from
"free wheeling" to conventional drive when the engine is driving the car
simply depress the button and knob. If the knob does not come out flush,
release the accelerator pedal slightly while still pushing down on the knob.
If the car is in motion and the engine is running at idling speed, increase
the speed of the engine so that it drives the car, or depress the clutch before
changing from "free wheeling" to conventional drive.
The brakes are operated either by depressing the right foot pedal or
p
ulling backward on the hand lever located on the driver's left just ahead o
f
the front door.
The engine speed can be controlled either by the foot accelerator or the
throttle knob which is located on the instrument panel directly to the left o
f
the light control knob.
The light control knob is located directly to the left of the ignition lock.
Pulling the knob out to the first position gives side lights and head lights in
the second position. The head light control is located on the toe board to the
left of the clutch pedal. If the head lights are on "bright" they are "dimmed"
b
y pressing this foot control. A second depression of this control returns the
lights to "bright."
The dash lights are controlled by the switch extending below the instru-
ment panel, slightly to the right of the choke control knob.
The starter is controlled by the ignition lock. When the ignition key is
turned to the right, the ignition is turned "on" and the starter is brought into
operation. Should the engine stop while the key is turned to the right, the
automatic starter will immediately engage and re-start the engine. If the car
is in gear when the engine stalls, the clutch pedal should be depressed until
the engine starts.
If it is not desired to use the automatic starter after the engine has been
started, the ignition key can be turned to the left. Turning the key to the left
will also permit reading the gasoline or oil gauge and timing of the ignition
without starting the engine.
If it is desired to turn the engine by the starter without starting the engine, push th
e
p
lunger which extends out of the rear face of the automatic starter relay box (under hood a
t
left of engine). Hold the plunger down firmly and release quickly by sliding the finger off
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sidewise to prevent the plunger sticking. Should the plunger stick so that the engine
continues to turn, push it in again and release quickly.
The carburetor choke control knob is located to the right of the ignition lock.
(See "Starting the Engine" for use of choke.)
The oil pressure signal is the red jewel located to the left of the center of the
instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned "on" this signal will be lighted
and should stop glowing when the engine is running. If it remains lighted or flashes
while the engine is running above idling speed, the engine should be stopped and
the oil level in the reservoir checked. If neces sary, check the oil lines. Do not run
the engine until the trouble is corrected.
The generator signal is the red jewel located to the right of the center of the
instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned 11 on" this signal will be
lighted and should stop glowing when the engine reaches a speed slightly above
normal idling. If the signal flashes when the car is being driven above twenty miles
p
er hour, it indicates that the battery is not being charged. Your electrical system
should be checked by your Essex dealer.
The "gasoline or oil" gauge indicates the quantity of gasoline in the tank when
the ignition switch is turned either to the right or left position. By pushing upward
on the button located below the instrument panel and slightly to the left of the light
control knob, the hand of this gauge indicates the quantity of oil in the reservoir o
f
the engine.
The engine temperature indicator should show a reading within the driving
range at all times when the car is being driven.
The ride control knob on the instrument panel to the right of the choke knob
gives maximum shock absorber control when pushed in and a "boulevard control"
when pulled out.
Starting the Engine
The proper procedure in starting the engine is as follows: See that the throttle
control knob is in. Do not open throttle with the accelerator until the engine starts.
Pull the choke knob out as far as possible. Insert the ignition key in the lock and
turn clockwise. When the engine "fires" push the choke in until it runs evenly. I
f
the engine is cold, the choke can only be pushed in about three-eighths of an inch.
N
ever leave the choke out farther than necessary to keep the engine running
smoothly. It should be pushed in to the limit of its travel as soon as possible afte
r
starting the engine.
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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 moto
r
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
Do not UNDER ANY CONSIDERATION attempt to maintain a high rate o
f
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 fo
r
warming up before attempting high speeds.
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Lubrication
Engine
Use High-Grade oil-Medium Heavy Body or S. A. E. 30
Consult your dealer if you are in doub
t
as to what oil to use.
When the ignition switch is turned on"
the red jewel to the left of the center of the
instrument board should flash red. If i
t
does not, the bulb is either burned out, the
circuit to the oil relief valve broken or the
oil relief plunger sticking.
As soon as the engine is running, the
light should go out. A flash of the red
jewel while the engine is running
above idling speed indicates interrup-
tion of the oil supply. The engine
should be stopped immediately and the
lubrication system inspected.
The amount of oil in the reservoir is shown on the gauge on the instrument
p
anel marked "Gas or Oil" when the ignition electrolock is turned "on" (turn
to left to read gauges without starting engine) and the button under the
instrument panel below the gauge is pressed up.
A bayonet gauge is also provided at the oil filler. See illustration.
The Essex Duoflo oiling system provides not only purification from dilu-
tion but also double screening and cooling of the oil. The oil is therefore
maintained in good condition for a longer time than in other lubricating
systems. Oil should be added as necessary to maintain the quantity in the
reservoir. The reservoir should be drained and refilled with six (6) quarts o
f
oil at least every 2500 miles.
It is, however, recommended to drain the initial supply of oil after the first
500 miles of driving. To drain the reservoir remove the plug from the rear o
f
the oil reservoir. Be sure the drain plug is tightened securely when replaced.
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Distributor
Use Motor Oil
Fill distributor base to the level of the
oil cup "C" with motor oil every 2000
miles.
Coat rotor cam "A" lightly with vase-
line or light cup grease every 2000 miles.
Apply a drop of oil at breaker arm
p
ivot "B" every 2000 miles. Remove the
rotor and apply a few drops of oil on top
of shaft. Wipe excess oil from all parts.
Care should be taken not to get oil on
any parts of the distributor other than
those specifically referred to as requiring
lubrication. Do not over, lubricate.
Generator
Use Motor Oil
Three or four drops of light motor oil
at points "A" and "B" in the illustration
every 1000 miles.
Do not attempt to supply more oil than is
required to fill the cups once, as excess
oil may prevent proper operation of the
unit.
Starting Motor
Use Motor Oil
Three or four drops of light motor oil
at points "A" and "B" in the illustration
every 1000 miles.
The oil cups on the starting motor have
been made small to prevent over lubrica-
tion, which might find its way to the wind-
ings or commutator and eventually cause
failure of the unit. Do not attempt to suppl
y
more oil than is required to fill the cups once.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Clutch
Use 1/6 Pint of Light Motor Oil
and 1/6 Pint of Kerosene
The clutch lubricant is
sealed into the clutch and sup-
plies the driving surfaces as well
as the throwout bearing with oil.
The life of the lubricant is
largely dependent on the usage o
f
the clutch. Harsh clutch actio
n
indicates the need of fresh oil an
d
the clutch should be promptl
y
inspected by your Essex dealer i
f
this condition develops. In an
y
event, the oil should be change
d
at least every 15,000 miles.
To drain the clutch, crank the engine by hand until the oil filler plug "A" o
n
the front side of the flywheel is visible through the timing inspection hole.
Remove the plug and turn engine slowly to allow lubricant to drain. Bring
p
lug hole back to opening and insert new lubricant. Replace the drain plug
securely.
Transmission
The lubricant in the transmission
and free wheeling units should
b
e maintained to the level of the
filler
plugs "A" and "B."
The plugs "C" and -D" should be
removed every 5000 miles and
the lubricant drained out. Re-
p
lace the plugs and fill through
plug "B" with one quart of kero-
sene. Run engine with transmis-
sion in neutral and clutch
engaged for one minute. Drain
kerosene, replace drain plugs and
fill through "B" with three pints of S. A. E. No. 110 gear oil (in winter use S.
A. E. No. 80), allowing the oil to drain into the main transmission housing. I
f
the full three pints cannot be put in at "B," add the balance at "A."
It is essential that good oil of the proper body be used to insure prope
r
p
rotection against wear and permit proper gear changing. Buying according to
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Universal joints
Use Fiber Grease
Remove the plug "A," shown in
the illustration, of the rear universal
joint and inject good fiber grease until
grease appears at the vent hole in the
shaft opposite the filler hole. There is
a
plug similarly located just back of the
front universal joint for filling.
The use of a proper grease at these
points is very important in order to in-
sure lubrication. These units should be
filled every 2000 miles.
The universal joints are often neglected until wear has occurred to such an
extent that replacement is necessary. Wear at these points throws the propelle
r
shaft out of balance, causing vibration, and thus offsets the care taken in
manufacture to obtain accurate balance which is necessary for smooth opera-
tion at high speeds.
Rear Axle
Use High-Grade Gear Oil - Heavy Body
or S.A.E. 110 in Summer - S.A.E. 90 in
Winter
The oil supply in the axle housing shoul
d
b
e kept level with the lower edge of the fille
r
plug opening "A."
There are special oil passages and baffles in
the differential carrier housing which catch
oil thrown from the ring gear and carry it to
the pinion hearings and return the overflow to the axle housing. This keeps the
p
inion bearings under a constant bath of oil and eliminates the necessity o
f
oiling them separately. Select a good oil that will flow at low temperatures.
Every 5000 miles drain, flush out with kerosene and refill.
Housing may be drained by removing cover "B."
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Front Wheel Bearings
Use Cup Grease
The front wheel bearings should be lu-
b
ricated every 5000 miles. Jack up the
front of the car and remove the wheel fro
m
the hub. (See page 27 for method of re-
moving and installing wheels.)
Remove the inside hub cap and with-
draw the cotter key, holding the nut "B."
Unscrew the nut "B" and remove the
washer "C." The hub and brake drum ca
n
then be removed and the bearing and inside
of the hub and drum washed out with kero-
sene. Pack the bearings and hub with three
ounces of cup grease. Renew the fel
t
washer at the inner end of the hub, if necessary. Replace wheel. (See page 26 fo
r
bearing adjustment.)
Rear Wheel Bearings
Use Cup Grease
The rear wheel bearings should be
lubricated every 5000 miles. Jack up
rear of car and remove the wheel from
the hub. (See page 27 for method o
f
removing and installing wheels.)
Withdraw cotter key and remove nut
from end of axle shaft. Pull hub and
brake drum off the shaft.
Unscrew four screws holding
grease deflector "A" and remove de-
flector. Remove four screws from
b
earing cap "B" and remove cap and shims "C." ounces of grease in the
housing. Remove bearing and insert ten (10) ounces of grease in the housing
Wash the cap and bearing in kerosene and replace bearing after filling
with grease. Renew the felt washer in the bearing cap, if necessary. Replace
shims and bearing cap. Replace the grease deflector. See that all brake parts
and the brake drum are free from grease before replacing the hub and wheel.
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