1955 AMC Hudson Body Bulletins
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1. 1955 AMC Hudson Technical Bulletins Groups 1 000 thru 13 000 1955 Group 1 000 Engine HZ 55 9 HD 55 6 Intake Valve Stem Oil Deflector 1955 Group 3 000 Electrical Wiring Lamps HZ HD 55 5 Circuit Breakers amp Light Switch Hornet amp Wasp HZ 55 4 Dir Signal Switch amp Cam Hornet amp Wasp 1955 Group 4 000 Fuel Carburetion Exhaust System HZ 55 8 Vapor Lock V 8 Series HD 55 7 1955 Group 5 000 Clutch HZ HD 55 3 Wasp Clutch Fabrica Insulator Shim 1955 Group 6 000 Transmission HZ 55 9 HD 55 8 Rough 2 3 Upshift Hydramatic 1955 Group 8 000 Brakes amp Wheels Hub amp Drum HZ HD 55 7 Dust Cover Repair Kit Met Series HZ 55 5 Wheel Rim Air Leaks 1955 Group 9 000 Rear Axle Propeller Shaft HZ HD 55 3 Rear Axle Pinion Bearing Cup Spacer 1955 Group 10 000 Front Axle Front Suspension Steering Gear HZ 55 10 Door Armrest Pads HZ 55 11 Power Steering Pump Pulley HZ 55 8 Idler Arm Rattle HZ 55 9 Power Steering Cover Leak 1955 AMC Group 13 000 Weather Eye Speedometer Insrument Panel HZ 55 11 Evaporator Cover Drain Tube Sealing HZ 55 9 AC Compressor Brace V 8 Series American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES KELVINATOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE NASH AUTOMOBILES AND LEONARD HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE ber x as ao ea MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 9 HD 55 6 File Under GROUP 1 0002. Two circuit breakers are supplied for cars not equipped with electric window lifts A 30 Ampere circuit breaker attached to the light switch assembly and a 20 Ampere circuit breaker controlled by the ignition switch mounted below the dash panel on the ceiling of the cowl near the steering jacket tube location The ignition controlled circuit breaker is of a 30 ampere value if the car is equipped with air conditioning The circuits protected by the 30 Ampere circuit breaker on the light switch are the parking and head lights tail lights interior courtesy lights front ornament light dash lights clock and glove box light A total current load of approximately 20 Amperes The ignition switch controlled circuit breaker either 20 or 30 Amperes protects fuel and temperature gauge instrument cluster voltage regulator no charge and oil pressure warning lights heater blower motor brake light circuit and directional signal circuit The total current load is approximately 18 amperes With air conditioning using a 30 Ampere ignition controlled circuit breaker the following additional circuits are also protected A C thermostat solenoid by pass valve and magnetic clutch The total current load is then approximately 25 amperes All circuit breakers used are designed for an overload of 50 This means that a 20 breaker should carry 30 amperes before actually opening the circuit for the first time The installation of a circuit breaker with in
3. AND DISTRIBUTORS July 7 1955 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BRACE 1955 V 8 SERIES Compressor Brace Part Number 3116385 became effective in production at car Serial Number Y 6448 to alleviate a vibration that may occur when the air conditioning is in operation The brace is installed with the large mounting hole of the brace to the tapped hole in the front side of the compressor cylinder head Use screw Part Number 3109944 and lockwasher Part GM 120384 The opposite end of the brace is attached with the bolt that retains the idler pulley or Power Steering Pump Bracket to the cylinder head Part Number 3146385 is available for installation on an individual basis as required Shipments are being made to all Field Warehouses Credit will be allowed for material at dealer net plus 10 per cent and labor at 65 percent of the Flat Rate Time listed below based on the Dealer Labor Multiple on record at each Zone NUMBER OPERATION SERIES TIME WE 220 INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BRACE PART NUMBER 3146385 80 2 Hrs Very Truly yours LLB rake F H Brodek F H Brodek Technical Service Manager ctp PRINTED IN U S A NASH AUTO HUDSON SPECIAL American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES Roe YI NATOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE MOBILES AND LEONARD 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE APPLIAN CES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 11 HD 55 8 File Under GROUP 13 000 WEATHER EYE SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT PANE
4. shift pattern through linkage and internal band adjustments roughness can be eliminated by the installation of Service Spring Part 3119206 in the front servo body 4 3 downshift valve In the WASP SERIES only it is also necessary to replace the pressure regulator spring Part 3115705 This pressure regulator spring is identified by being painted Blue in color and will reduce the main line pressure approximately three to four pounds To install service spring drain the transmission oil in a clean container remove the oil pan and oil screen Remove the front servo valve body retained by the three filister head screws The 4 3 downshift valve can be removed from the front servo body with long nose pliers or blown out with air pressure applied to the exhaust port hole Insert the spring ahead of the 4 3 downshift valve install the valve and replace the front servo valve body Mlilwaukee Technical Service Att 40 illustrates the installation procedure Check both band adjust ments using gauges J 1693 and J 5071 as outlined in the 1955 Automatic Transmission Technical Service Manual The following Flat Rate Operations will apply NUMBER OPERATION SERIES HOURS TRH 19 FRONT SERVO Remove front servo valve body and install 4 3 downshift valve spring 40 60 1 0 TRH 36 TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURES REGULATOR VALVE R amp R Includes check oil level 40 5 Yours very truly F H Brodek F H Brodek Technical Service Manager P
5. ENGINE June 9 1955 ALL DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS INTAKE VALVE STEM OIL DEFLECTOR PART NUMBER 6476056 Part Number 6476056 Intake Valve Stem Oil Deflector became effective at Engine Number P 13644 for improved oil control This is in addition to the elimination of the eight oil holes in the rocker arm shafts which became effective at Engine Serial P 9038 The deflector a rubber cap is located over the valve stem and installed on the top section of the cast valve guide Initial shipments of Part Number 6476055 will be forwarded to all Field Warehouses the week of May 29 1955 The following Flat Rate Operation will apply NUMBER OPERATION SERIES HOURS INSTALL INTAKE VALVE STEM OIL DEFLECTORS Set of 8 Part 6476056 V 8 1 0 With Air Conditioning 1 2 To facilitate valve spring removal and replacement Tool J 6204 Valve Spring Compressor will be avail able from Kent Moore Organization Inc approximately June 1 1955 To remove the valve spring locate the piston on TOP CENTER to contact the valve head when the valve spring is depressed Remove valve cover and loosen rocker arm shaft assembly Locate Tool J 6204 on the rocker arm shaft support and retain with the mounting bolt Install the U shaped adapter inverted position on the spring retainer Depress the spring with thumb screw to remove the split valve locks Release spring tension and remove valve spring American Motors Technical Service Att 55 23 il
6. L September 12 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS EVAPORATOR COVER DRAIN TUBE AND SEALING ALL SEASON AIR CONDITIONING 1955 HORNET AND WASP SERIES Production has incorporated the following parts to alleviate the condition of moisture formed by conden sation on the evaporator from dripping onto the floor mat This material is being made available for service and may be installed to correct owner complaints on an individual basis Evaporator Cover Upper Gasket Part Number 3143397 is used in addition to Part Number 3146246 Seal Evaporator Cover Lower Gasket Part Number 3146404 replaces Part Number 3143397 as a lower gas ket Evaporator End Gaskets 2 Part Number 3146405 replace Part Number 3143396 A larger diameter drain tube Part Number 3147430 replaces the old type and includes an adaptor Part Number 3147429 and a prestite washer Part Number 4363633 which is installed on the flared portion of the adaptor The adaptor is installed into the drain hole in the evaporator cover in place of the original drain tube and retained in position with a stud type ratchet plate Enlarge the drain tube hole in the floor panel to accommodate the larger hose The following is the suggested flat rate covering the foregoing operations Record in Flat Rate Schedule NOTE Operation includes WE 83 NUMBER OPERATION SERIES TIME WE 222 EVAPORATOR COVER DRAIN TUBE AND SEALS R amp R 40 60 60 8 Hr Yours very trul
7. LITAN SERIES In the near future the Automotive Parts Warehouses will include in the subject repair kits a 1 2 ounce tube of Rubber Lubricant Part Number 8112062 When installing either one of the two re pair kits this lubricant should be applied to the initial cylinder bore opening around the push rod cir clip and washer area As stock of the repair kits incorporating the tube of rubber lubricant becomes available the afore mentioned instructions will supersede prior Lubriplate application recommendations Very truly yours P rake F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES Roe Rs FSF NASH AUTOMOBILES HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE AND LEONARD APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 3 HD 55 3 File Under GROUP 9 000 REAR AXLE PROPELLER SHAFT November 15 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS REAR AXLE PINION BEARING CUP SPACER 1955 10 AND 40 SERIES ALL AXLE RATIOS A small quantity of rear axle housings built for production required a spacer under the rear pinion bear ing cup to properly position the pinion gear It is important that at time of overhaul the original spacer unless damaged be reinstalled behind the rear pinion bearing cup Spacer Part Number 3147087 2 43 64 O D x 2 I D x 030 thick has not been classified as a Zone Stoc
8. RINTED IN U S A American Motors Technical Service Att 55 40 Litho in U S A 1 4 3 Downshift Valve 2 Spring Pt 3119206 HUDSON AUTOMOBILES KEL NASH AUTOMOBILES HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE American Motors Corporation AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE AND LEONARD APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 5 HD 55 5 File Under GROUP 8 000 BRAKES AND WHEELS HUB AND DRUM ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS June 2 1955 WHEEL RIM AIR LEAKS 1955 SERIES It has come to cur attention that wheels are being replaced due to minor air leaks Minor wheal rim leaks can be corrected in the field through proper testing and repairs When a condition of this type is encountered use a soap solution and brush and apply a coating to all possi ble points of leakage First eliminate the tire carcass and valve assembly as possible points of leakage When leakage at these points is encountered repair to Manufacturer s recommendations Rim leakage can occur at the following locations Rusty rim flange at tire bead contact area Correction Remove rust with scraper and finish with wire brush or steel wool Excessive rust may leave a pitted condition therefore apply an appropriate rubber cement and re mount tire an rim while rubber is still tacky Foreign material imbedded in sealing grooves of tire bead Correction Remove substance with a wire brush apply rubber cement and remount tire on rim
9. UST BE INSTALLED AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURE 2 The installation of parts not designed for operation with each other or the mislocation of the cam on the steering column tube will definitely result in premature failure of the switch assembly Apply a slight amount of Lubriplate to the switch levers and rollers operating cam and the jacket tube opening cover prior to installation of the switch The red coded wire attached to the switch assembly is not used for Hudson Series cars Therefore it will be noted that the portion of this wire protruding from the lower section of the wire harness on service replacement parts has been eliminated at time of production assembly of directional signal equipment Very truly yours LA rake F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp Attach PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Technical Service Att 55 37 FIGURE 1 Directional Signal Switch Assemblies OF WIDE FLUTE FIGURE 2 Directional Signal Switch Cam Location 1955 Hornet and Wasp Series American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE RS NATOR NASH AUTOMOBILES HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE AND LEONARD APPLIAN C25 MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 5 HD 55 5 File Under GROUP 3 000 ELECTRICAL WIRING LAMPS August 2 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND LIGHT SWITCH 1955 HORNET AND WASP SERIES
10. ch beam fabrica insulator reinforcement shim may be incorporated in the beam assembly to prevent distortion or cracking of the insulator As this part at present is not available American Motors Technical Service Att 55 22 illustrates the size of a shim which can be fabricated from ordinary 015 shim stock Remove the four bolts that retain the insulator and add the shim to either side of the insulator and torque tighten to 4 foot pounds Replace the fabrica insulator if the original one shows signs of distortion or elongated holes The following Flat Rate Operation will apply for the shim installation when required NUMBER OPERATION SERIES TIME CL 24 CLUTCH BEAM ASSEMBLY amp R Wasp 6 Hrs Yours very truly Brodek F H Brodek Technical Service Manager ctp Attach PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Technical Service Att 55 22 400 PUNCH 4 HOLES 3 d 8 22 3 OI5 SHIM STOCK Clutch Beam Insulator Reinforcement Shim American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES KELVINATOR e AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE NASH AUTOMOBILES AND LEONARD HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 9 HD 55 8 File Under GROUP 6 000 TRANSMISSION ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS October 27 1955 ROUGH 2 3 UPSHIFT HYDRA MATIC TRANSMISSION HORNET AND WASP SERIES In cases where this condition is still prevalent after correction of the
11. e pump linkage permits the vent valve to close restoring the balanced internal vent to control fuel metering Part Number 3119115 dust cover package Carter Part 118 122U consisting of one dust cover two screws and two lockwashers must be installed on all cars built prior to the aforementioned serial number Variations in production may result in interference between the dust cover vent and air cleaner Where necessary a slight depression may be provided in the air cleaner at point of contact Initial shipments of Part 3119115 have been forwarded to all field warehouses Credit will be allowed for material at dealer net plus 10 per cent and labor at 65 per cent of the flat rate time listed below based on the dealer labor multiple on record at each Zone NUMBER OPERATION SERIES TIME FU 100 INSTALL DUST COVER PART 3119115 V 8 2 Hrs Effective at Engine Number P 14763 the carburetor float level has been revised from 3 16 to 1 4 At time of float adjustment it is important to inspect for float interference This interference may be found to exist between the sides of the float and the bowl chamber Another source of interference may exist between the pin end of the float lever and the bowl chamber sides This would be the result of the float lever protruding beyond the mount ing boss of the bowl cover causing the lever to rub or bind on the bowl chamber At time of float adjustment the needle and seat should also be inspected for leaka
12. ge Prior to installation of a new needle valve seat gasket soak the gasket in hot water When adjusting the carburetor idle it is important to carefully balance the mixture adjustment of the two barrels of the carburetor to obtain a peak vacuum of approximately 1711 minimum Heat deflector Part Number 5300977 and gaskets Part Number 6348465 installed between the carbure tor and intake manifold also became effective at Engine Number F 10050 A thorough engine tune up is a necessity to eliminate other factors which may aggravate a starting condi tion Yours very truly CAU 4 Nete F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED INUS American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES RE VINA T OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE NASH AUTOMOBILES AND LEONARD HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 8 HD 55 7 File Under GROUP 4 000 FUEL CARBURETION EXHAUST SYSTEM October 25 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS VAPOR LOCK 1955 V 8 SERIES Effective at Car Serial Number Y 7092 a fuel vent line from the carburetor to the fuel tank pipe was incorporated to alleviate a vapor lock condition The fcllowing parts are effective at the above serial number QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 3147308 Fuel Vent Elbow Restricted 1 3147536 Fuel Vent Tube Front 1 3147535 Fuel Vent Tube Clip 1 3147537 Fuel Vent Tube Center 1 63045 Fuel Ve
13. k Item It is however available at the Milwaukee Parts Plant Yours very truly D Ar F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES a AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE RS NASH AUTOMOBILES HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE AND LEONARD APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 8 HD 55 7 File Under GROUP 10 000 FRONT AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING GEAR ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS July 7 1955 IDLER ARM RATTLE 1955 SERIES It has been found that adjustment of the steering linkage ball seats tie rod ball stud to cross tube alignment front wheel bearing adjustment and steering gear adjustment will correct the rattle commonly identified as steering idler arm bushing rattle The idler arm bushing may be a loose fit on the bracket but no appreciable noise will originate at this point The practice of installing Tension Devices or decreasing the thread clearance fit between the bushing and bracket is usually only a temporary correction The steering linkage ball seat should be adjusted by first loosening the adjusting plug several turns retighten ing until it is up solid then loosen the plug to the first cotter pin hole not more than 900 maximum The tie rod ball stud should be centered in the opening of the cross tube while the tie rod end is square with the steering arm This is adjusted by loosening o
14. lustrates valve spring removal with Tool J 6204 sample tool shown and Part 6476056 Deflector installed on guide Yours very truly Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp Attach PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Technical Service Att 55 23 p WM Te NN a 4 FIGURE 1 Removing Valve Spring With Tool J 6204 Sample Tool Shown American Motors Technical Service 55 23 FIGURE 2 Part Number 6476056 Oil Deflector Installed on Valve Guide American Motors Technical Service An 55 23 FIGURE 3 Valve Spring Compressor Tool J 6204 American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES Roe FT NATOR NASH AUTOMOBILES HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE AND LEONARD APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 4 HD 55 4 File Under GROUP 3 000 ELECTRICAL WIRING LAMPS August 1 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCH AND CAM 1955 HORNET AND WASP SERIES American Motors Technical Service Att 55 37 illustrates Part Number 3144224 Directional Signal Switch assembly which became effective at car Serial Numbers W 1119 X 1090 and Y 1177 Switch Part Number 3131527 used prior to these serial numbers is also illustrated for comparison purposes Directional Signal Switch Cam Part Number 3144225 designed for use ONLY with switch Part Number 3144224 M
15. ne of the clamps on the adjusting tube and rotating the tie rod to a position where the stud will not contact the side of the cross tube opening NOTE This practice should always be followed when adjusting toe in The steering gear worm and cross shaft should be adjusted if there is evidence of clearance while the wheels are in the straight ahead position on the worm high point The front wheel bearings should be adjusted for minimum clearance by tightening until there is a slight bearing drag noted and loosening to first castellation Looseness in the wheel bearings can be felt by shaking the wheel vertically top and bottom Very truly yours fe F H Brodek F H Brodek Technical Service Manager ctp PRINTED INUSA American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES BET R AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE tid Su NASH AUTOMOBILES AND LEONARD HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 9 HD 55 8 File Under GROUP 10 000 FRONT AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING GEAR August 4 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS POWER STEERING RESERVOIR COVER OIL LEAK 1955 V 8 SERIES An improved Power Steering Reservoir Cover Part 3119155 incorporating a large inner baffle is being made available to correct individual complaints of oil leakage at the cover vent Part 43119155 will be forwarded to all field warehouses This improved cover became effective in pr
16. nt Tube Clip To Windshield Wiper Tube 7 47477 Fuel Vent Tube Clip 1 3147538 Fuel Vent Tube Rear 2 3147539 Fuel Vent Tube Clip To Tank 1 47740 Fuel Vent Tube Clip Rear Floor Pan 1 8000093 Fuel Vent Tube Clip Screw 1 GM 137421 Fuel Vent Tube Elbow 2 3147540 Fuel Vent Tube Hose 3 3147541 Fuel Vent Tube Hose Clamp 1 3147542 Carburetor Strainer Nut Installation Procedure Replace the carburetor strainer nut with the drilled and tapped nut and install the restricted elbow Elbow faces the 7 o clock position as viewed from front of engine Install shortest line in elbow and route parallel with the vacuum pump line on the right cylinder head Use strap fasteners to attach vent line to vacuum line A double clip is used at the rear to retain the line to the bracket The long line is routed along the right body sill and up to the floor pan over the rear axle On cars with fuel lines routed along the right sill the vent line is to be clipped parallel to the fuel line On cars which have fuel lines along the left side sill the vent line may be attached to the right sill by clips installed in the existing holes in the sill The rear of the line is attached to the floor pan with a clip and screw The fuel tank must be removed to permit installing the rear section of the vent line Temporarily install the unrestricted elbow on the vent line Place the line on the upper side of the right flange of the tank so that the elbow may be used to ma
17. oduction at Car Serial 6448 Very truly yours F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Corporation ici AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE ern FESSES 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 11 HD 55 10 File Under GROUP 10 000 FRONT AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING GEAR November 15 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEYS 1955 WASP AND HORNET 6 SERIES Effective with car Serial Numbers W 7746 Wasp and X 7519 Hornet 6 Series Part Number 3145367 Power Steering Pump Pulley 5 diameter replaces Part Number 3143342 Pulley 6 1 2 di ameter The following new power steering pump drive belts are required for use with the new pulleys Wasp Series Part Number 3145381 Hornet 6 Series Part Number 3145382 The above change was incorporated to increase pump speed thereby increasing oil flow for improved power steering operation Yours very truly 2 5 Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED IN U S A NASH AUTO American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES Roe YI NATOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE MOBILES AND LEONARD 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE EP PILLER CES HUDSON SPECIAL MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 9 HD 55 6 File Under GROUP 13 000 WEATHER EYE SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT PANEL ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES
18. rk the fuel tank filler neck for drilling a 21 64 hole Tap the hole with a 1 8 pipe tap and install the elbow Permatex may be used to seal the elbow threads Install this section of vent line on the tank fastening to the tank flange with special clips Reinstall the tank The three sections of the vent line are connected by rubber hose and secured by the adjustable hose clamps It will be necessary to dent the lower side of the air cleaner in the area of the fitting on the carburetor strainer nut to provide clearance The above parts have been classified as Zone Stock Items Initial shipments are being made to all Parts Warehouses Credit will be allowed for material at dealer net plus 10 per cent and labor at 65 per cent of the Flat Rate listed below based on the Dealer Labor Multiple on record at each Zone Number Operation Series Time FU 110 INSTALL CARBURETOR VENT TUBE V 8 2 0 Hrs Yours very truly F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES KELVINAT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE xls NASH AUTOMOBILES AND LEONARD HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 3 HD 55 3 File Under GROUP 5 000 CLUTCH June 2 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS CLUTCH BEAM FABRICA INSULATOR REINFORCEMENT SHIM PART NUMBER 3127205 1955 WASP SERIES Where difficulty is encountered a clut
19. sufficient capacity will result in an electrical overload and intermit tent operation of the circuit protected The head light switch is to be installed with the circuit breaker located to the top of the assembly Where the switch would be installed 180 from correct position the contour of the dash will cause distortion of the switch This distortion results in high resistance at the switch contacts with ultimate failure sometimes preceded by intermittent head light operation Very truly yours F H Brodek Technical Service Manager FHB ctp PRINTED IN U S A 4 uaa AMERICAN MOTORS CORPORATION HUDSON AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE KELVINATOR NASH AUTOMOBILES 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE AND LEONARD SPECIAL PRODUCTS APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 4 HD 55 3 File Under GROUP 4 000 FUEL CARBURETION EXHAUST SYSTEM ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS May 12 1955 HARD STARTING V 8 ENGINES 1955 SERIES Campaign V 8 Series Prior to Car Serial Number Y 5836 Effective at the above serial number Carburetor Model WOD 2231 S utilizes a dust cover incorporating an atmospheric vent valve controlled by the accelerator pump linkage At closed throttle the accelerator pump linkage opens the vent valve thus venting the float chamber to the atmosphere Atmospheric pressure is then exerted on the fuel in the float bowl to push the fuel out of the idle discharge ports Upon opening throttle th
20. while still tacky Heavy rim weld Correction A heavy rim weld which has not been dressed down properly can cause a slow leak With the use of a file smooth down weld stock in flange area Apply rubber cement and re mount tire on rim while still tacky Leaky rim rivets Correction A leaky rim rivet can usually be sealed by pounding the rivet with a ball peen hammer Use another hammer or support to back up the rivet In addition an application of a quick drying paint or cement will help eliminate this condition Do not weld or braze leaking rim Cracked or split wheels Correction Correction of this condition should not be attempted Replace wheel Bent wheel rim flanges Correction This condition which is usually caused by adverse actions can be straightened if not too badly bent When straightened apply rubber cement and remount tire on rim while still tacky Yours very truly F H Brodek Technical Service Manager F H Brodek ctp PRINTED IN U S A American Motors Corporation HUDSON AUTOMOBILES 1 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICE tid Su NS NASH AUTOMOBILES AND LEONARD HUDSON SPECIAL PRODUCTS 3280 SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE APPLIANCES MILWAUKEE 7 WISCONSIN HZ 55 7 HD 55 7 File Under GROUP 8 000 BRAKES AND WHEELS HUB AND DRUM August 22 1955 ALL HUDSON DEALERS ZONES AND DISTRIBUTORS DUST COVER REPAIR KIT AND MASTER CYLINDER REPAIR KIT PART NUMBERS 3111013 AND 8111902 METROPO
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