🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Hudson Model: Essex Year: 1926 Codes Chassis Code: N/A 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Owners and mechanics seeking to maintain and repair 1926 Hudson Essex vehicles Value Proposition: Empowers self-repair with detailed instructions, saving on professional labor costs for vintage vehicles. Competitive Analysis Advantage: Provides specific technical data and repair procedures for a niche vintage model, often scarce in other resources. Key Features Searchability: Quickly find needed information across all chapters. Completeness: Comprehensive coverage of service, repair, and specifications. Support: Email support available for customer inquiries. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: Hudson Essex Specific Topics: Service & Repairs, Coach Repairs, Door Repair, Window Glass Replacement, Body Repair, Wiring Diagrams, Service Tools, Alloy Pistons, Windshield Top & Body Glass Specifications Page Count Estimated Pages: Extensive (exact count not provided, but described as 'complete' and 'detail instructions') Manual Type Type: Workshop Service Repair Manual Purpose: Repair and restoration guidance. Language Language: English Format File Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Detailed service and repair procedures Chassis And Body: Coach repairs, door regular repair, door glass replacement, elimination of squeaks, quarter glass replacement, minor body repair Electrical: Wiring Diagrams included Suspension And Steering: Implied through general service and repair, specific details not explicitly listed but expected for a workshop manual Brakes: Implied through general service and repair, specific details not explicitly listed but expected for a workshop manual Wheels And Tires: Wheel specifications and potential tire size recommendations (likely bias-ply tires). Procedures Included Maintenance: General service and repair procedures Repair: Detailed instructions for various components and systems Troubleshooting: Implied through 'detail instructions' for repairing by yourselves Diagnostics: Implied through 'detail instructions' and wiring diagrams Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering mechanical, body, and electrical aspects suitable for DIY and professional use Diagnostic Capability: Advanced for its era, with wiring diagrams and specific repair instructions Repair Complexity: Covers a wide range from routine maintenance to complex component overhauls and bodywork. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Searchability: Searchable PDF Compatibility: Windows / Mac File Type: Digital Document Print Quality Quality: Digital PDF - print quality dependent on user's printer Binding Type Type: Digital (PDF) Paper Type Type: N/A (Digital Format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Configuration: Inline 6-Cylinder (Hudson Straight-Six) Displacement: Approximately 207 cubic inches (3.4 Liters) Bore X Stroke: Likely around 3.125 in x 4.5 in (79.4mm x 114.3mm), specific factory figures would be in the manual. Performance Horsepower Estimated: Around 50-60 HP (actual figures would be within the manual) Torque Estimated: Not explicitly stated, but commensurate with engine size and era. Fuel System Carburetion: Single Downdraft Carburetor (likely Stromberg or Marvel-Schebler, specific model in manual) Fuel Type: Gasoline Engine Internals Pistons: Reference sheets include 'Hudson & Essex Alloy Pistons', indicating specifications and potentially repair methods. Valvetrain: Overhead Valve (OHV) - specific lifter and timing gear details in manual. Cooling System Type: Water Cooled (Radiator and Fan) Ignition System Type: Battery and Coil Ignition System (specific timing and adjustment procedures in manual) Lubrication System Oil Pump: Internal gear pump, with manual detailing its service. 🔧 Transmission Standard Type: 3-Speed Sliding Gear Manual Transmission Features Clutch: Single Plate Dry Clutch (adjustment and replacement procedures in manual) Fluid Requirements Transmission Fluid: Likely SAE 60 or similar heavy gear oil (specific grade and capacity in manual) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: Approximately 108-112 inches (exact for 1926 Essex would be specified in manual) Track Width: Not specified, but standard for the era. Interior Seating Capacity: Typically 4-5 passengers (depending on body style) Weights Curb Weight: Approximately 2,500 - 3,000 lbs (depending on body style) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Crash Safety: N/A (Pre-dates modern safety standards and testing) Active Features Brakes: Mechanical Drum Brakes (Front and Rear) - manual will detail adjustment and relining procedures. Passive Features Body Construction: Full Steel Body (coachwork details covered in manual) Lighting: Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights (wiring and bulb specifications in manual) 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Radio: Optional, typically a Sparton or similar era-specific radio (not standard equipment) Driver Assistance Features: None (N/A for the 1926 model year) Connectivity Features: None (N/A for the 1926 model year) 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change: Likely every 500-1,000 miles (specific recommendation in manual) Grease Points: Daily or weekly greasing of chassis lubrication points is critical for this era (detailed map in manual). Valve Adjustment: Periodic adjustment required to maintain engine performance (procedures in manual). Fluid Specifications Engine Oil: SAE 30 or SAE 40 monograde oil (specific viscosity and capacity in manual) Coolant: Water (with potential for rust inhibitors depending on era recommendations, manual will specify) Brake Fluid: Not applicable to this era's mechanical brakes; hydraulic fluid is not used. Known Issues Engine: Worn camshaft lobes, carbon buildup, potential for overheating due to cooling system limitations. Chassis And Body: Squeaks and rattles in bodywork, wear in...