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A wiring question: 1948 Super Six

Wires are routed on the left inner fender panel along with the voltage regular, then to the generator. Walt.

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Throw out bearing retainer

This is important, grease the fitting on the right side of the trans for the throw out bearing only with a hand grease gun, 2 or 3 pumps. Also the f...

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Throw out bearing retainer

Yes, replace the seal as that is what keeps gear oil in the trans and not the clutch. The weep hole lets a little grease into the bearing, when you l...

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modern 12v starter for 51 308 w hydro

I used a Ford V-8 high torque starter. Took a lot of machining and had to make a mounting plate to bolt to the bell housing. Also had to use a Dodge ...

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Air Conditioning

I puy Vintage Air in my 53, did the job myself and it's been used for 144,345 miles and have never had any problems. Going to Oklahoma in 113 temp we...

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#1 On Distributor Cap ??

Just change the plug wires to start firing order at #2. 1-5-3-6-2-4. Or you can play with the oil pump till you get the gear in the right position. ...

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Educate me... Steering Box

The top of the steering box has no seal, if fluid is coming out here it's because it was over filled. I use 80-140 gear oil in all my boxes. Walt.

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308 with hydraulic lifters

The oil pressure springs Hudson had listed was for the guys that raced the Hornet engines. Oil pump gear was changed after every race. Normal drivin...

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308 with hydraulic lifters

Hudson had to recall a lot of 1956 308 engines as the hydraulic lifters got noisy after a few miles. Reason, not enough oil pressure as Hudson only h...

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cantankerous 1948 Commodre 8 sedan

Set them as I said. Today's gas is made to run hot so you need a little extra clearance. This is not 1948. Just make sure you do the settings after...

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Water pump question

you need the repair manual and yes the impeller must be set to a clearance. I sold all my manuals for Hudsons of the thirties, 30's, and the 40's rec...

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