Hudson 8 1932, 1932 Greater 8 Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
THE GREATER
HUDSON 8
FOR 1932
SERIAL NUMBERS
119" W. B.-930770
126" W. B.- 62884
132" W. B.-250001
AND
UP
HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, U. S. A.
Foreword
Hudson automobiles are equipped with locks
which have been approved by the Underwriters
Bureau as satisfactory means of preventing theft.
The presence of these locking devices reduces the
insurance rate to the owner, but does not reduce the
possibility of loss by theft unless you LOCK
YOUR CAR.
Protection against loss by damage to the mechanism has been provided in Hudson automobiles by
providing adequate means of lubrication for all
working parts. Although the system of lubrication
used is as positive and complete as any in use
today, its protection depends to a large extent on
how regularly you LUBRICATE YOUR CAR.
This instruction book is intended only as a guide
to the owner in the operation and care of his car
and not as a service manual. Do not attempt adjustments or repairs with which you are not thoroughly
familiar or for which you do not have equipment
to handle properly. Both for periodic inspection
and for adjustments TAKE YOUR CAR TO AN
AUTHORIZED HUDSON SERVICE STATION.
Protect your car when making replacements and
preserve the original performance—USE ONLY
GENUINE HUDSON PARTS.
INDEX
General
BREAKING-IN INSTRUCTIONS
CARE OP THE FINISH
LICENSE DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARRANTY
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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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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Warranty
"We warrant each new passenger automobile manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and
work- manship 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 bfore 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.
The operation of the Hudson Eight follows standard practice in many respects; however, even
those accustomed to Hudson products may refresh their memories on some of the details by
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
The transmission operation conforms to the standard shift. The clutch must be disengaged to
HUDSON EIGHT OPERATION
Operation
reading the following paragraphs:
pedal except when shifting gears or coming to a stop.
shift gears except when the car is in motion and "free wheeling."
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