Essex Electronics SUPER SIX User manual

E S S E X
Instruction Book
APRIL
1930
SERIAL NUMBER 116567
AND UPWARD
HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, U. S. A.
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INDEX
General
Page
ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS ................................................................................ 9
BREAKING,IN INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................11
CARE OP THE FINISH ....................................................................................................29
LICENSE DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................. 7
OPERATION .....................................................................................................................10
STARTING THE ENGINE ...............................................................................................11
Lubrication
BRAKE CROSS Shaft .......................................................................................................19
CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART .................................................................................13
CLUTCH.............................................................................................................................16
DISTRIBUTOR..........................................................................................................15
ENGINE..............................................................................................................................14
FRONT WHEEL BEARING..............................................................................................18
GENERATOR ....................................................................................................................15
HOOD LEDGE LACINGS ................................................................................................18
HOOD LOCKS ..................................................................................................................18
HORN ................................................................................................................................14
REAR AXLE .....................................................................................................................17
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS .............................................................................................18
STARTING MOTOR .........................................................................................................15
STEERING GEAR .............................................................................................................19
THROTTLE CONTROL RODS AND LEVERS ..............................................................19
TRANSMISSION ..............................................................................................................16
UNIVERSAL JOINTS .......................................................................................................17
Tuning and Inspection
BATTERY ..................................................................................................................................24
BRAKES ....................................................................................................................................26
CARBURETOR .........................................................................................................................22
CLUTCH PEDAL ......................................................................................................................23
FAN BELT .................................................................................................................................22
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ...............................................................................................26
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ...................................................................................................25
HEADLAMPS.............................................................................................................................29
HORN .............................................................................................................................27
IGNITION TIMING ..................................................................................................................20
RADIATOR ...............................................................................................................................27
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ......................................................................................................25
SPARK PLUGS ..........................................................................................................................20
SPRING MOUNTING ...............................................................................................................28
STEERING GEAR .....................................................................................................................24
TAPPETS ...................................................................................................................................21
TIMING CHAIN ........................................................................................................................21
TIRES .........................................................................................................................................25
VACUUM TANK ......................................................................................................................23
WIRING DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................. 30
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Warranty
The factory obligation with respect to replacement of alleged defective
parts is fully covered by our warranty as follows:
“We warrant each new vehicle manufactured by us, whether passenger
car or commercial vehicle, to be free from defects in material under normal
use and service, our obligation under this warranty being limited to making
good any part or parts thereof which shall, within ninety (90) days after
delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser, be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid, and which our examination shall disclose
to our satisfaction to have been thus defective.
“This warranty is 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 Essex automobile which shall
have been repaired or altered outside of our factory in any way so as, in our
judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or which has been subject to
misuse, negligence, or accident.
“We make no warranty whatsoever in respect to tires, rims, ignition
apparatus, tops, upholstery, horns or other signaling devices, batteries,
speedometers, or other trade accessories.”
HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY
Detroit, Michigan
The factory does not participate in any labor costs incident to the replacement of parts under the warranty. The
warranty under which Essex motor cars are sold will he interpreted by the distributor or dealer from whom the
car was purchased. If you are touring and require service, be sure to get in touch with your nearest authorize
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Essex distributor or dealer.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX TECHNICAL INFORMATION
License Data
CAR SERIAL NUMBER — On plate on dash under hood
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER — Stamped on left side of cylinder block opposite
cylinder No. 3
CYLINDER BORE — 2-¾”
PISTON STROKE — 4½"
N
UMBER OF CYLINDERS — 6
N
. A. C. C. HORSEPOWER RATING — 18.2
PISTON DISPLACEMENT-160.38
Weights
Technical Information
Engine
Roadster
Phaeton (5-Pass.)
Coupe (2-Pass.)
Coupe (Rumble)
Coach
2550
2620
2660
2700
2730
Sunsedan
Standard Sedan
Brougham
Touring Sedan
2760
2805
2850
2850
Engine
TYPE--6 cylinders
ACTUAL DEVELOPED H. P — 60 at 3600
R. P. M.
COMPRESSION RATIO 5.8 to I
FIRING ORDER — 1-5-3-6-2-4
NUMBER MAIN BEARINGS — 3
TYPE OF CRANKSHAFT — Fully counter
balanced with Lanchester Torsional
Vibration Dampener
MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE — .001”-
.0015”
MAIN BEARING END PLAY — .006”-
.012”
VALVE MATERIAL — Silicon Steel
VALVE HEAD DIAMPTER — Intake, 13/8”
Exhaust, 13/8”
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE — Intake,
.003-.005”; Exhaust, .005”-.007”
CAMSHAFT DRIVE — Adjustable Silent
Chain
CONNECTING ROD LOWER BEARING
CLEARANCE — .001”-.0015”; Side
Clearance, .006”,.010”
PISTON MATERIAL — Aluminum Alloy
PISTON TYPE — Tapered Slotted Skirt
PISTON WEIGHT — 8 ounces
SKIRT CLEARANCE — Top,.002”-.0025”;
Bottom, .001”-.0015”
NUMBER OF PISTON RINGS — Compres-
sion, 2; Oil Control, 2
PISTON RING GAP — .007'-.009'
LUBRICATION — Double Flow Circu-
lating Splash
OIL Pump TYPE — Oscillating Plunger
Cooling System
RADIATOR TYPE — Ribbon Cellular
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY — 4¾ gals.
FAN BELT — “V” Type
RADIATOR SHUTTTR-Vertical Man-
ually Controlled
Technical Information
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ESSEX SUPER SIX TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Fuel System
CARBURETOR — 1¼" Marvel Air FUEL FEED — Stewart Vacuum System with
Valve Type Vacuum Booster
AIR CLEANER — A. C. GASOLINE TANK CAPACITY — 11½ gals.
Starting and Ignition
MAKE — Auto-Lite SPARK PLUG GAP .022"
SPARK CONTROL — Full Automatic GENERATOR REGULATION
TIMING — Dead Center T h i r d Brush
FIRING ORDER - 1-5-3-6-4 GENERATOR NORMAL CHARGING RATE
DISTRIBUTOR POINT GAP —.020"— Cold, 13.5 amps.; Hot, 10 amps.
SPARK PLUG MAKE — A. C. GENERATOR FUSE SIZE — 5 amps.
SPARK PLUG TYPE — G10 - Metric
Lamp Bulb Specifications
Clutch
TYPE — Single plate, cork insert type, CLUTCH PEDAL CLEARANCE AT FLOOR
in oil BOARD — ¾"
Transmission
TYPE — Selective GEAR RATIO — Low, 3.244 to 1; Second,
SPEEDS — 3 forward, 1 reverse 1.961 to 1; High, 1 to 1; Reverse, 4.170 to 1
Rear Axle
TYPE — Semi-floating Coach, Standard S e d a n, S u n s e d a n ,
GEAR RATIO — Roadster, Phaeton, Brougham, Touring Sedan — 5-4/10
Coupe—5-1/10 to 1 to 1
Front Axle
TYPE — I-beam, Reverse Elliott with Toe IN Zero to 1/8"
Inclined Spindle Pins CASTOR ANGLE—Zero to 1° backward
SPINDLE PIN THRUST BEARING TYPE— CAMBER — 1º
Radial Thrust Ball Bearing
8
C.P. Base Voltage C.P. Base Voltage
Head
Side
Tail
21-21
3
3
D.C
S.C
S.C
6-8
6-8
6-8
Dash
Stop
Dome
3
15
3
S.C.
S.C.
S.C.
6-8
6-8
6-8
Lighting Circuit Fuse Size — 30 amps
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ESSEX SUPER SIX TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Brakes
TYPE— 4 Wheel Mechanical CLEARANCE BETWEEN LINING AND
SIZE —11" Diameter Lining Width, DRUM—.010”
1½”; Thickness,
5/32”
Steering Gear
TYPE—Variable Pitch Worm and Sector TIRES—19 x 5.00
GEAR REDUCTION—1 5 to 1 PRESSURE - Average Driving, 32
STEERING COLUMN HEIGHT— Adjustable Front and Rear; High-
TIRES—19 x 5.00 Speed Driving, 40 pounds, Front
and Rear
Chassis and General Dimensions
WHEELBASE—113” FLOOR TO HEADLINING—Closed
TURNING RADIUS—20' Models, 47”; Open Models, 46”
OVERALL LENGTH (including bumpers) FRONT SEAT WIDTH — Coupe and
—14½' Roadster, 46½"; Coach, Sedans,
OVERALL WIDTH—65" Brougham, 42½”
OVERALL HEIGHT Closed Models REAR SEAT WIDTH—Coupe, Roadster,
71”; Open Models, 69”
43½”; All Others, 49”
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 title or some other
accessible place. Keys can be supplied only by number. For your own protection in case
of loss of keys, record the numbers.
Accessory Manufacturers
The following is a list of manufacturers of accessories used on Essex cars, with whom all
matters pertaining to repairs or replacements should be taken up:
SPEEDOMETER—Stewart-Warner Corp., STARTING MOTOR, GENERATOR, DIS-
Chicago, Illinois. TRIBUTOR AND IGNITION COIL—
BATTERY—The Electric Storage Bat- The Electric Auto-LiteCo., Toledo, Ohio.
tery Co., Philadelphia, Pa. VACUUM TANK — Stewart Warner
HORN—E. A. Laboratories, Inc., Corp., Chicago, Illinois.
Brooklyn, N. Y. WINDSHIELD CLEANER—Trico
SHOCK ABSORBERS—Monroe Auto Products Corp., Buffalo, New York
Equipment Co., Monroe, Mich. TIRES—Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,
Akron, Ohio.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX OPERATION
Operation
The operation of the Essex Super Six follows standard practice in most
respects; however, even those accustomed to Hudson products may refresh
their memory on some of the details by reading the following paragraphs:
The clutch is operated in the conventional manner by depressing the left-
hand foot pedal to disengage the engine from the transmission to permit
shifting of gears. It is not considered good practice to disengage the clutch
except to permit shifting of gears or when coming to a complete stop. Disen-
gagement of the clutch at speeds of over ten miles per hour while the brakes
are being applied may cause the car to skid on slippery roads. Form the habit
of keeping the foot off the clutch except when shifting gears, and when
stopping only after the car has been brought to a speed of ten miles an hour by
application of the brakes.
The transmission operation conforms to the standard shift, but cannot be
shifted into or out of high or intermediate speeds without first completely
disengaging the clutch.
The brakes are operated either by the right-hand foot pedal or the hand lever
located on the driver's left just ahead of the front door.
The engine speed can be controlled either by the foot accelerator located to
the right of the brake pedal, or by the hand throttle disc located on the steering
wheel. This is the outer disc at the hub of the steering wheel. Turning
clockwise opens the throttle.
The light control is the smaller disc at the hub of the steering wheel, while
the horn button is in the center. Turning the light control through the extreme
limit of its travel in a clockwise direction the contacts are lights off, side lights
on, headlight driving beam, headlight low beam.
The starter control is located on the extreme left of the dash panel.
The radiator shutter control is located to the right of the starter button. Pull
out to open shutters. Proper regulation of engine temperature will increase the
life and efficiency of the engine.
The carburetor choke control button is located below the instrument group,
and the ignition switch lock to the right of it.
Form the habit of glancing at the instruments occasionally while driving.
After you have become accustomed to the normal position of the hands on the
various instruments, a glance will be enough to tell if everything is operating
properly. All the instruments give information on vital parts, and attention to
the readings may prevent damage to the car. The correct readings of the
various instruments are given under the proper headings in later parts of this
book.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX OPERATION
Starting the Engine
The proper procedure in starting a cold engine is as follows: Insert key in
ignition electrolock and turn it ¼ turn clockwise. Close throttle to idling position.
Pull choke control button out as far as it will go. Pull out starter button. Release
the starter button immediately when engine starts and push choke button in as far
as possible without stalling engine. If engine is cold, the choke can be returned
only about % inch, but as the engine warms up the choke can be pushed in
gradually until it is all the way in.
Confine the use of the choke to starting a cold or partially cold motor, pushing
it all the way in as soon as possible and keeping it in this position for all driving.
To obtain maximum performance and efficiency, the radiator shutters should
be closed when the engine is stopped and should not be opened after starting
until the heat indicator on the instrument panel shows that the engine has reached
the proper operating temperature. The shutters should then be opened just
enough to maintain this temperature.
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 wear them in to proper clearances. 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:
0-150 MILES
Do not exceed 30 m. p. h. in high gear or 15 m. p. h. in second. Do not
accelerate rapidly. Use second gear on steep grades. Keep motor temperature at
160°-180°.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX OPERATION
150-500 MILES
Steady driving speed not over 35 m. p. h. Allow car to accelerate slowly to
40 m. p. h. on level or down grade. As soon as car has reached this speed
slow down to 30 to 35 m. p. h. Repeat this frequently, but not at less than
five-minute intervals.
500-1000 MILES
Steady driving speed not over 40 m. p. h. Allow car to accelerate to 50
m. p. h. at not less than five-minute intervals as suggested above.
1000-1500 MILES
Steady driving speed not over 45 in. p. h. Allow car to accelerate to
55 m. p. h. at not less than three-minute intervals.
1500-2000 MILES
Steady driving speed not over 50 in. p. h. Allow car to accelerate to
60 m. p. h. at not less than three-minute intervals.
IMPORTANT
Do not UNDER ANY CONSIDERATION attempt to maintain a high rate
of speed until the engine is thoroughly warmed up and you are sure the crank-
case is full of good oil, with oil gauge on instrument panel showing proper
pressure. Cold oil is not able to flow freely into he. small clearances between
working parts, so that damage may occur if SUFFICIENT time is not allowed
for warming up before attempting high speeds.
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CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART
Once a week fill the oil gun furnished with the car and lubricate at all 23 points shown in the illustration. Count them as you go to eliminate chances of missing
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Engine
Use High-Grade Oil-Medium Heavy Body
Consult your dealer if you are in
doubt as to what oil to use
The oil pressure gauge on the instru-
ment panel must always register when
the engine is running. The pressure
should be from three to four pounds.
The amount of oil in the reservoir is
shown on the gauge on the instrument
p
anel marked “Gasoline or Oil” when
the ignition electrolock is turned “on”
and the button between the ignition
electrolock and the choke control
button is pushed in.
A bayonet gauge is also provided at the oil filler. See illustration.
Add sufficient oil at the filler shown in the illustration every 250 miles to
b
ring the level to the full mark. Drain and refill the reservoir every 500
miles, using five quarts of medium heavy body oil.
To drain the reservoir raise the front end of the car at least seven inches
and remove the plug from the rear of the oil reservoir. Be sure the drain plug
is tightened securely when replaced.
Horn
Use Light Motor Oil
The horn should be lubricated ev-
ery 2000 miles.
Remove the upper screw in the
rear of the cover and withdraw cover.
Saturate the wicks indicated by
“A” in the illustration. Do not
overlubricate. Wipe off excess oil
from all parts and see that commutator is
clean.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
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 vaseline
or light cup grease every 2000 miles.
Apply a few drops of oil at breaker arm pivo
t
“B”every 2000 miles. Do not overlubricate
p
oints “A” and “B”. Wipe excess oil from
all parts.
Generator
Use Motor Oil
Three or four drops of light motor oil a
t
p
oints “A” and “B" in the illustration every
1000 miles.
Starting Motor
Use Motor Oil
Three or four drops of light motor oil a
t
p
oints “A” and “B” in the illustration every
1000. miles.
The oil cups on the starting motor have bee
n
made small to prevent over lubrication, which
might find its way to the windings or commu-
tator and eventually cause failure of the unit. Do
not attempt to supply more oil than is require
d
to fill the cups once.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Transmission
Use Transmission Oil
The transmission oil should be kept
to the level of the filler plug “A.”The
transmission should be drained every
500 miles by removing the drain plug
“B.” Replace the plug and fill with one
pint of kerosene. Run engine with trans-
mission in neutral and clutch engaged
for one minute. Drain kerosene, replace
drain plug, and fill with transmission oil
to level of plug “A.”
If the oil used in the transmission is
too light in summer, it will permit the
gears to spin when the clutch is disen-
gaged, and require a slight hesitation in
shifting. This condition can be over-
come by draining and replacing with a
heavier lubricant.
If the oil used is too heavy it will
cause hard shifting. This can be overcome by adding medium body motor oil
until shifting can be handled readily when lubricant is cold.
Clutch
Use 1/8 Pint Light Motor Oil and 1/8
Pint Kerosene
Clutch lubricant should be changed
every 1500 miles.
To drain: Crank engine by hand until
oil filler plug “A” on front side of fly-
wheel is visible through inspection hole.
Remove plug. Crank engine slowly, al-
lowing clutch to drain while flywheel
makes one revolution. When filler plug
opening is again in view, refill as stated
above and replace plug.
The clutch throwout bearing plug
shown at “B” in illustration should be removed and hearing packed with fibre
grease every 5000 miles. A grease gun is necessary for this operation.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Universal Joints
Use Fibre Grease
Remove the plug “A,” shown in the
illustration, of the rear universal joint
and fill with good fibre grease. There is
a plug similarly located just back of the
front universal joint for filling.
The use of a proper grease at these
p
oints is very important in order to
insure lubrication. These units should
be filled every 1000 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 propeller shaft out of balance, causing vibration,
and thus offsets the care taken in manufacture to obtain accurate balance which is
necessary for smooth operation at high speeds.
Rear Axle
Use High-Grade Differential Oil
-Heavy Body
The oil supply in the axle housing
should be kept level with the lower
edge of the filler plug opening "A."
Every 5000 miles drain, flush out
with kerosene and refill.
Housing may be drained by remov-
ing cover “B”.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Front Wheel Bearings
Use Cup Grease
The front wheel should be removed by
jacking up front of car, unscrewing the
hub cap, withdrawing the cotter key in
the end of the spindle, removing nut and
washer. The wheel can then be pulled
off. Wash out bearings and hubs with
gasoline; pack bearings and hub with
grease. See that felt washer at inner end
of hub is in good condition and that
there is no grease in the brake drum,
b
rake shoe, or any other brake part. I
f
necessary, wash these parts with gaso-
line. Replace wheel. Fill hub cap with grease and replace. See page 25 for bearing
adjustment.
Rear Wheel Bearings
Use Cup Grease
Jack up rear wheel, remove hub cap,
remove cotter key in end of axle shaft, re-
move nut and washer, and withdraw
wheel.
Remove four screws holding bearing
cap. Remove bearing cap and bearing.
Wash cap and bearing with gasoline and
see that felt washer in cap is in good con-
dition. Insert three ounces of grease in
housing back of bearing. Rick bearing and
cap with grease and replace. See page 25
for bearing adjustment.
Wash all brake parts including shoe and
drum if any grease is found on them. Replace wheel.
HOOD LEDGE LACINGS-Use motor oil. Saturate with motor oil frequently to re-
move squeaks and preserve lacing.
HOOD LOCKS-Use motor oil. Lubricate occasionally by injecting a few drops of
oil through hole in handle.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Steering Gear
Use High-Grade Gear Oil
-Heavy Body
The steering gear case should be kept
filled to the level of the filler plug "A."
The use of a good-grade heavy gear oil
is necessary to provide' free operation
under all climatic conditions.
If the steering becomes stiff and com-
plete lubrication of the unit and the at-
tached parts connecting with the front
wheels does not correct the condition,
follow the instructions on page 24 for
adjustment and alignment of steering
gear.
Noise in the unit may be due to the use of oil of insufficient body. If change o
f
lubricant does not quiet operation, follow instructions for adjustment. page 24
Throttle Control Rods and Levers
Oil or grease all accelerator connections. Throttle linkage should work with
a snap. Grease choke wire occasionally to eliminate sticking.
Brake Cross Shaft
Coat brake cross shaft rollers with light cup grease every 1000 miles. Do not oil
or grease inside of brake drum.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX LUBRICATION
Ignition Timing
Remove distributor cap and in-
spect points and clean if necessary.
Place breaker point file between
p
oints and let them close against
file under their normal spring pres-
sure. Move file straight up and
down, dressing both points at the
same time.
Crank engine with the hand crank
until the breaker arm fibre block is
on the highest point of the cam,
giving the points their maximum
opening. If necessary adjust, loosen
lock nut “D” and turn screw “E”
until the gap is .020”. 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.”
Loosen clamp screw “B” and turn ignition “on.” Turn distributor clock-
wise to the full limit permitted by the slot in the clamping plate “C.” The
ammeter on the instrument panel should show a discharge.
Turn the distributor counter-
clockwise until the hand on the am-
meter falls to zero. This indicates
that the points have just begun to
open. Turn off ignition and tighten
lockscrew “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.
Spark Plugs
Remove spark plugs, clean and reset spark gaps to .022” every 3000
miles. Do not alter central electrode. Bend outer one to change gap.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT
Tappets
Before adjusting tappets see that the
tappet clamp cap screw “C” is tight.
Adjust tappet by loosening lock nut
“B” and turning adjusting screw “A.”
Lock adjustment by tightening lock
nut “B” while holding screw
Measure clearance between adjusting
screw and end of valve stem with a
feeler gauge as shown at “D” in the
illustration. This measurement should
be made while the engine-is at its nor-
mal operating temperature.
Adjust exhaust valve tappets to .006”
clearance and intake tappets to .004”
clearance.
Counting from the front the exhaust tappets are 1-3-6-7-10-12 and the intake
tappets are 2-4-5-8-9-11.
Always adjust tappets after grinding valves.
Timing Chain
The timing chain should be, ed at the
expiration of the first 1000 miles and at
intervals of 4000 thereafter.
A to and fro movement of approxi-
mately 1/8” on the circumference of the
coupling "A" (after the slack around
the coupling bolt is taken up)
should be maintained.
To adjust, loosen the three retaining
b
olts “B” (the inside top bolt and the
b
ottom bolt, not shown, pass through
the notches in the eccentric, necessitat-
ing their removal). Insert special tool
“C” in notch and turn toward you until
only the required movement is present.
If trouble is experienced in replacing the bolts, back off the adjustment slightly,
allowing them to slide into place.
One-half pint of motor oil should be introduced through the pipe plug opening
whenever the distributor support housing has been removed.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT
Fan Belt
The fan belt must be kept at the
p
roper tension to prevent slippage on
the pulleys; however, an excessively
tight belt will throw a heavy load on
the fan bearings and cause rapid wear.
To adjust the belt, loosen the nut
“A” and raise or lower the fan as
necessary until the two sides of the
b
elt can be drawn within ¾” of each
other, as shown at “B.” Tighten lock
nut “A” securely.
When adjusting the fart see that the
fan pulley is in line with the crank-
shaft pulley so that the belt runs
straight in the pulley grooves. Proper
alignment can be obtained by sliding
the fan support arm backward or for-
ward on the supporting stud.
Carburetor
Spark plugs and breaker points
should be cleaned, spark gaps properl
y
spaced and all residue in gasoline
p
as, sages removed before adjusting,
the carburetor.
Clean carburetor filter screen “C.”
Note: Remove filter glass on vacuu
m
tank to stop flow of gasoline to car-
buretor while cleaning. See illustra-
tion, page 23.
Adjust set screw “D” for faster or
slower idling speed.
Adjust Air screw “A” to change
mixture for smoother idling. Turn
air screw until the end is flush with
the end of the ratchet spring bearing against it. Warm engine to proper operating
temperature. Turn air screw counterclockwise until the engine hesitates, then
clockwise two or three notches at a time until the engine runs smoothly.
The indicator “B” should be set at “winter” for all driving except in extremely
hot weather, when it should be turned to the “summer” position.
The heat control adjustment “E” should be set in the WARM position for all
driving conditions when the atmospheric temperature is less than 90º F. From
90º to 100º F. the MED. position may be used while temperatures above 100º F.
will require the use of the COOL position.
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ESSEX SUPER SIX ADJUSTMENT
Vacuum Tank
The glass sediment chamber at the
b
ottom of the vacuum tank should be
removed and cleaned whenever its
contents show an accumulation of wa-
ter or dirt. The water, due to the fact
that it is heavier than gasoline, settles
to the bottom of the glass and is easily
distinguished.
The flow of gasoline is automati-
cally shut off as soon as the glass is
removed, so that it is only necessary
to hold the glass “A” in one hand,
loosen the thumbscrew “B,” and
swing the bracket “C” to one side to
empty the glass.
Clutch Pedal
A clearance of ¾” must be main-
tained between the clutch pedal
shank and the toe board, as shown
in the illustration at “A.”
To adjust, remove the clevis pin
“B" and loosen the lock nut “C.”
Turn the yoke on the link to obtain
p
roper length. Lengthening the link
increases the clearance between the
clutch pedal shank and the toe board,
while shortening the link reduces it.
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