Essex Electronics Terraplane 1932 User manual

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Warranty
"We warrant each new passenger automobile manu-
factured by us to be free from defects in material and
work-manship under normal use and service, our obliga-
tion under this warranty being limited to making good at
our factory any part or parts thereof, including all equip-
ment 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 bfore such vehicle has been driven 4000
miles, whichever event shall first occur, be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid, and which our exam-
ination 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 obliga-
tions 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-ESSEX OF CANADA LIMITED
Tilbury, Ontarion, Canada
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INDEX
General
BREAKING-IN INSTRUCTIONS
CARE OP THE FINISH
LICENSE DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARRANTY
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13
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7
10
12
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Lubrication
BRAKE CROSS SHAFT
CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART
CLUTCH
DISTRIBUTOR
DOOR DOVETAILS
DOOR LOCKS
ENGINE
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
GENERATOR
HOOD LEDGE LACINGS
HOOD LOCKS
REAR AXLE
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
STARTING MOTOR
STEERING GEAR
THROTTLE CONTROL RODS AND LEVERS
TRANSMISSION
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
WATER PUMP
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14
17
16
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23
15
21
16
23
23
21
22
17
22
23
20
20
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Adjustment
ADJUST DISTRIBUTOR POINTS
BATTERY
BRAKES
CARBURETOR
CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
DISTRIBUTOR
FAN AND WATER PUMP
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
HEADLAMPS
IGNITION TIMING
RADIATOR
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
SHOCK ABSORBERS
SPARK PLUGS
SPRING MOUNTINGS
STEERING GEAR
SYNCHRONIZE BREAKER POINTS
TAPPETS
TIMING CHAIN
TIRES
VACUUM TANK
WHEELS-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WIRING DIAGRAM
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29
32
27
28
24
27
32
30
35
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31
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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 sufflciently 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
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.
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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 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.
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Lubrication
Engine
Use High-Grade Oil—Medium Heavy Body or S. A. E. 30
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.
Starting Motor
Supply three or four drops (no more) of engine oil to
each oil cup "A" and "B" every 1000 miles. Do not force
in more oil than is necessary as it may interfere with the
operation of the starter.
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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
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.
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Steering Gear
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.
Spring Shackles
All spring shackles are fitted with pressure fittings.
They should be lubricated every 500 to 1000 miles. At
the same time pressure fittings on front axle and steer-
ing connections should also be lubricated.
Miscellaneous
Throttle Control Rod—Oil or grease all accelerator connections. Throttle linkage should
work with a snap. Grease choke wire occasionally to eliminate sticking.
Bonnet Ledge Lacings—Saturate with motor oil frequently to prevent squeaks. Oil bonnet
lock mechanism.
Door Locks—Apply a drop of engine oil occasionally to latch bar. Work several times to
spread oil, then wipe off excess.
Door Dovetails—Lubricate with soap. Wipe off excess.
Door Hinges—Open doors and drop light oil in each hinge oll hole, located under the top
ledge of body portion of hinge. Wipe off excess.
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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 acces-
sible 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 pint of clutch mixture. Replace plug "A" and
tighten securely. The life of the clutch mixture is depen-
dent entirely upon the usage of the clutch. Harsh action
indicates the need of fresh oil and it should be attended
to immediately. In any event clutch oil should be drained
and replenished at least every 15,000 miles.
Transmission
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. 90. 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 tempera-
tures prevail (winter). During the winter months be sure
the oil you are using will flow at the temperatures en-
countered.
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Universal Joints
It is of utmost importance that only a fibrous or fibre
grease be employed. Remove plug "A" and force in fibre
grease until it is ejected from vent hole in shaft opposite
the filler opening. Then replace plug. These units should
be lubricated every 2000 miles.
Caution: Do not permanently install pressure grease
fittings at points "A" or the propeller shaft will be thrown
out of balance. Use only the plugs which come on the car.
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 cup grease (see
page 13 for adjusting wheel bearings).
The rear wheel bearings should be lubricated every
5000 miles with cup grease. Remove four nuts from
bearing cap "A" and remove caps and shims. Pull bearing
and after washing bearing and housing in kerosene re-
pack 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.
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Adjustment
Engine Tuning
Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor alone. Perform
all of the following operations in the order given:
1.Cleansparkplugsandadjustgapsto.025"(.62mm.).
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 Tim
ing.
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 nor-
mal spring pressure.
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Ignition Timing
Continued
Move file straight up and down, dressing both points at
the same time.
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."
Loosen 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
The fan and generator drive belt must be kept at
sufficient tension to prevent slippage on the pulleys. Do
not adjust too tightly or rapid wear on fan and generator
bearings will result. To adjust belt tension, loosen nut "A"
and swing generator away from engine to tighten. Then
lock adjustment by thoroughly tightening nut "A"
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Clutch Pedal
The clutch rod length should be adjusted so that the
clevis pin "C" is near the rear of the slot in the yoke "B"
when the clutch is engaged and the clutch pedal shank
rests against the rubber bumper on the toe board.
To adjust: Loosen lock nut "A," remove clevis pin
"C" and turn yoke "B" to obtain proper length. Insert
clevis pin and tighten lock nut.
Brakes
Unless you are an experienced mechanic, it is
advisable to have your brakes adjusted by your Essex
dealer. The following operation will, however, take care
of normal brake shoe wear if done carefully:
Jack up car, remove all four wheels and remove the
inspection covers from the front of the brake drums.
Disconnect the four brake cables from the cross shaft;
turn the brake drum until the inspection hole is 1" from
the adjusting screw end of the lining of the upper shoe
(rear of front brakes —front of rear brakes).
Insert a .014" (.35 mm.) feeler through the inspection
hole. Loosen eccentric lock nut "A" and turn eccentric "B"
in the direction the wheel rotates when the car is moving
forward until the feeler is held snugly between the drum and the lining. Hold the eccentric in this
position and tighten lock nut "A." Make this adjustment on all four wheels.
Turn brake drum until inspection hole is 1-1/2" from adjusting screw end of the lining of the
lower shoe (rear of front brakes—front of rear brakes). Insert a .014" (.35 mm.) feeler through
inspection hole. Insert a screwdriver through opening "C" and turn star wheel until feeler is held
snugly. Move the handle of the screwdriver toward the axle to tighten brakes. Make this
adjustment on all four wheels.
Reconnect the brake cables at the cross shaft, adjusting the position of the cable yoke so that
the clevis pin can just be inserted in the yoke and cross shaft lever hole when the cable is held
just taut enough to remove slack.
If trial on road shows too much braking on one wheel, loosen that brake by turning star wheel
with screwdriver one notch at a time until the brake is equal with the others. Always loosen the
tight brake—do not tighten the loose brakes or the pedal travel will be restricted and may cause
brake drag.
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Front Wheel Bearings
After jacking up front axle and removing wheel in
accordance with instructions on bottom of page,
withdraw cotter key holding nut "A." Turn nut "A" to
the right until a slight drag is felt when turning the
wheel slightly by hand. Then loosen the nut just suffl-
ciently to permit the wheel to turn freely. Insert cotter
key.
Rear Wheel Bearings
To adjust rear wheel bearings, jack up rear axle and
remove both rear wheels. Remove the four nuts from
bearing cap "A" and remove cap. By removing shims
"B" under the cap the end play of the axle shaft is
decreased. Total play between axle shafts should be
from .005" to .010" (.12 to .25 mm.) which is percepti-
ble by pulling shaft in and out with the hand. It is
necessary that the thickness of shims at each rear
wheel be approximately the same, so when adjusting
remove a thin shim from each side and repeat, if
necessary, until only a slight amount of play is evident.
Be sure the axle shafts turn freely before building up.
Removing and Installing
Wheels
To remove a wheel, place a screwdriver between the hub cap and hub and pry off cap.
Loosen the four cap screws "B" (illustration top of page) with the socket wrench provided. Re-
move one cap screw in the lowest position and insert the handle of the wrench through the
screw hole into the hub. While holding the wheel in position with the wrench, remove the other
cap screws and lift off the wheel. The wheels should be jacked up just sufficiently to clear the
ground. When replacing the wheel, place the handle of the wrench through the lower cap screw
hole, lift up on the wrench so that the wheel will clear the ground and push in place. Align by
moving Wrench back and forth. Then start two of the cap screws, remove the wrench and start
the remaining two.
every very other cap screw until all are down enough to hold wheel in place, making sure it is
square on the hub. Continue tightening every other screw until all are secure.
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General Information
License Data
CYLINDER BORE-2 w-74.61 mm.
STROKE-4-3/4"-120.65 mm.
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS-6
N. A. C. C. HORSEPOWER RATING-20.7 H. P.
PISTON DISPLACEMENT-193 cubic inches-3.15 liters
CAR SERIAL NUMBER—Plate on dash under bonnet
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER—Stamped on left side (center) of cylinder block
Spark Plugs
AC type—K-9 (14 mm.). Set points at exactly .025" (.62 mm.). Replace after each 10,000
miles (16,000 kilometers) of service.
Generator Charging Rate
Generator is regulated by position of third brush. This should only be altered by competent
service stations using accurate measuring instruments.
Output with generator cold (room temperature) 17 amperes at 8 volts
Output with generator hot 13 amperes at 8 volts
Output to be measured at generator. Do not exceed the above rates.
Battery
Use only distilled water to cover plates. This should be done as frequently as found necessary.
An average of every two weeks during the summer months (less frequently in cooler weather).
Candle Power Base Voltage
HEADLAMP (DOUBLE FILAMENT) 21-21 Double Contact 6.8
PARKING
(IN HEADLAMP OR ON FRONT FENDERS) 3 Single Contact 6-8
TELLTALES
(ON INSTRUMENT BOARD) 3 Double Contact 6.8
INSTRUMENT BOARD 3 Single Contact 6.8
STOP AND TAIL LAMP (DOUBLE FILAMENT) 2.21 Double Contact 6.8
DOME 15 Single Contact 6.8
FUSE (AT LAMP SWITCH) 20 Amperes
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Capacities
U. S. Imperial Metric
RADIATOR AND COOLING
SYSTEM 3 gals. 2.5 gals. 11.35 liters
GASOLINE TANK 11.5 gals. 9.58 gals. 43.53 liters
ENGINE CRANKCASE (REFILL 6 qts. 5.00 qts., 5.68 liters
CLUTCH 1/3 pint 1/3 pint 180 c.c.
TRANSMISSION 3 pints 3 pints 1.4 liters
REAR AXLE 3 pints 3 pints 1.4 liters
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Engine
Firing order of cylinders-1-5-3-6-2-4.
Tappets
Adjust when engine is hot. Minimum clearances—inlet valves, .006" (.15 mm.); exhaust, .008"
(.20 mm.). Counting from the front, intake tappets are 2.4-5-8-9-11 and exhaust tappets 1-3-6-7-
10-12.
Cooling System
It is good practice to drain, Slush and refill the cooling system occasionally. If freezing
temperatures are encountered in your community, anti-freeze solution will be necessary during
the winter months.
Chassis Lubrication
This book contains detailed information covering lubrication of all units. Spring shackles and
steering connections equipped with pressure fittings should be lubricated every 500 to 1000
miles. Your Essex dealer will arrange to completely lubricate your car at regular intervals at
small cost.
Spring Clips
The nuts on the clips holding springs to axles, front and rear, should be tightened every 5000
miles.
Front Wheel Alignment
The front wheels should have a toe-in of from 0" to a maximum of Y8" (3.2 mm.). Have your
dealer check the alignment occasionally and adjust if necessary.
Shock Absorbers
Shock Absorbers—Monroe. Have dealer fill with Monroe Cushion Oil every 2000 to 5000
miles.
Tire Pressures
Average Driving 32 lbs. (front and rear)
High-Speed Driving 40 lbs. (front and rear)
Always be sure that the pressures in the front tires are exactly equal.
Care of Finish
We recommend the use of Hudson-Essex Polish, which is procurable from your dealer. Art
occasional polishing will preserve the finish. A wax coating is recommended, providing the
lacquer is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the wax surface.
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