THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1917.
DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO.
THE
ANNOUNCES
HUDSON
SUPER-SIX
The World's Largest Selling Fine Car.
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The Hudson holds records for speed, power, endurance, acceleration, hill-climbing ability, that have never been approached by any car. They have been verified and supplemented by the records of THOUSANDS of SUPER-SIXES in DAILY SERVICE throughout the world.
ASK ANY SUPER-SIX OWNER
ABOUT
THE CAR. WE ARE CONTENT
TO LET HIS ANSWER BE OURS.
Wheelbase 125 inches.
Mctor-6-cylinder cast in one block. Bore, 3 inch: stroke 5-inch. Cylinder head is removable, exposing valves and pistons for inspection. Special cylinder heads for metric spark plugs.
. Crankshaft-3s of special design (HUDSON patent), giving perfect static balance as well as perfect balance at all speeds. By a patented method of applying counterweights, crankshaft distortion is eliminated, permitting higher motor speed without shortening the life of the motor. This reduces friction and vibration to a minimum and therefore assures a great increase of power:
Bearings-There are fçur bearings of liberal size. Front bear- ing is 24 inches diameter by 24 inches long: front centre bearing is 29/31 inches diameter by 1% inches long; rear centre bearing is 2.5/16 inches diameter by 2 inches long; rear bearing is 2.11/32 inches diameter by 31 inches long. Brass-backed nicket babbitt bearings of the highest quality ale used.
Camshaft-Is made of a special steel, hardened and ground. Cams are integral with shaft which is of extra large diameter and runs on four nickel babbitt bearings.
Timing Gears-Are of the helical type, extra wide face, or gle of tooth being such as to insure quiet gears in operation.
Water Pump--Is of the centrifugal type and of such size as to provide ample circulation of water. Pump is mounted in a large circuler bearing to insure periect alignment with driving shaft.
Fan-A six bladed belt-driven fan, mounted on pivoted bracket on the motor.
Lubrication-Constant level, circulating splash system with reservoir in lower part of crank case. Oil reservoir being of sheet steel and exposed to the air passing under the car, cools the oil. insures thorough lubrication and increased mileage.
On the cowl apron is a pressure gauge showing the oil pressure and indicating at all times the conditios of the oil circulating system, thus avoiding danger from oil shortage and consequent cverbeating. Stroke of oil pump is controlled by throttle, adjusting oil feed to speed of motor..
Carburettor The HUDSON SUPER-SIX is equipped with á spécial carburettor patented, of improved type developed for this particular motor, and controlled solely by the HUDSON Company. By means of two very convenient lovers located on the cow! apron there is effected gasoline adjustment, hot or cold air supply, and strangler for starting. Not only is the carburettor automatic, însuring at all times the exset proper mixture, but is also subject to control by the driver.
Ignition, Starting and Lighting-Considerable improvement has been made in the combined system, The motor is positively started by an electric motor. thereby doing away with the necessity of a etarting crank. The starter is operated by pushing a small foot- pedal kcated in centre of foot-board. All lamps are lighted directly from the generator when motor is running. When motor is not running, necessary current is supplied by the accumulators. They are automatically recharged by the generatur,
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we believe we can safely claim the HUDSON clutch to be prac- tically perfect. It is of an improved noiseless disc type contained in an oil-tight case, which is a part the flywheel. All discs are made of steel stamping, the driving disc having cork inserts.
Clutch-After years of cous use, under all conditions,
Transmission Transmission is of the selective type, three speeds forward and reverse with direct drive on third speed. Transmission is bolted to the rear of motor, making a unit power plant. This construction aşşures perfect alignment between crank- shaft, clutch and transmission haft. Large-size roller bearings are used throughout
Wire Wheels-Rudge Whitworth.
Springs-Springs are semi elliptical type, both front and rear. Front Springs are 244 inches wide by 39 inches long. Rear springs are of the same width and 571⁄4inches long. All springs are assem- bled with graphite groase between the leaves to lessen friction and prevent noise and wear.
Springs-eyes are equipped with phosphor bronze bushings. What is known as the Hotchkis drive is employed, by which the power is transmitted through the rear springe.
Steering-Gear-Worm and gear e instruction." Full type gear and shaft made in one piece; Adjustment for wear is provided for on both fear and wheel..
General Information-Stewart vacuum gasoline feed system is fitted. Gasoline tink of 19 gallons is fitted to rear of chassis, protected by frame extension Automatic gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
The lighting outfit includes 11-inch parabolic headlights with dimming attachments-instrument light and tail light. All lights operated from electric switch on the dash, This switch is furnish- 'ed with keys that locks all lights in place and cuts off ignition and starting current. On the dash apron are the ammeter showing elec trie charging and discharging rate, oil pressure gauge, magnetic speedometer (mile, kilometre or verst as required) Auxiliary hand pump for vacuum feed system, petrol adjustment for carburettor, also adjustment for hot and cold air and strangler.
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Electric motor-driven horn is mounted beneath the hood and is operated from the large sized rubber push-button in centre of steering wheel.
Integrally mounted windshield with permanent standards and divided to admit a separate adjustment of upper and lower sash, rain vision and ventilating.
One-mantap, four-bow type, with minute adjusting curtains carried in envelopes beneath top, ready for instant use. Can be dropped into position without operator leaving the seat. Top when extended is fastened to standard of windshield with large thumb- auts. Dust cover for top is furnished.
Set of tools in canvas case. Special wrenches and other tools included. Quick-acting pressed steel jack. Compound double cylinder hand-pump, extra quality.
The
Public are cordially
invited to inspect this Car..
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HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO:
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