General Information
Reading edition
License Data
Cylinder Bore—2-15/16"—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 106" Wheelbase—368,379 and up 113" Wheelbase— 5,001 and up Engine Serial Number—Stamped on left side (center) of cylinder block (25,131 and up)
Capacities
U. S. Imperial Metric
Radiator and Cooling System 3 gals. 2.5 gals. 11.35 liters
Gasoline Tank, 106" Wheelbase 11.5 gals. 9.58 gals. 43.53 liters
Gasoline Tank, 113" Wheelbase 16 gals. 13.3 gals. 60.57 liters
Engine Crankcase (refill) 6 qts. 5 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
Spark Plugs
Size 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.
Generator output { 17 amperes at 8 volts
13 amperes at 6 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).
Lamp Bulbs
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
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, flush 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 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 1/8" (3.2 mm.) for 5.25 tires and 1/4" (6.4 mm.) for 6.00 tires. 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.
Tires
Minimum Pressure
Size Front Rear
17 x 5.25 28 lbs. 28 lbs.
16 x 6.00 21 lbs. 21 lbs.
Care of Finish
We recommend the use of Hudson-Essex Polish, which is procurable from your dealer. An occasional polishing will preserve the finish. A wax coating is recommended, providing the lacquer is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the wax surface.
Printed in U. S. A. S.H.—2500—7-33
Transcriber's Notes
All instances of S. A. E. have been changed to S.A.E. for consistency.
Page 13: Retained spelling of gasolene in wiring diagram.