Manifold removal

JasonNC

i am preparing to remove the Twin H manifold from the 49.  I've been forewarned that this item is extremely heavy .  I'm inclined to remove both carburetors to lighten the load before I remove it.  The manual says to remove the manifold with the carburetor still attached.  Is there a particular reason that the manual recommends leaving the carbs on?

lostmind

JasonNC said:

i am preparing to remove the Twin H manifold from the 49.  I've been forewarned that this item is extremely heavy .  I'm inclined to remove both carburetors to lighten the load before I remove it.  The manual says to remove the manifold with the carburetor still attached.  Is there a particular reason that the manual recommends leaving the carbs on?

Flat rate was figured with out removing carbs. Less time = more money

iceblade10

I'm with lostmind.  It probably has more to do with the profitability of the shop than anything else.  I can think of no reason that you shouldn't go with your inclination.

Jason, can you send me a link to that manual?  I tried looking for it, but could only find a 1952 manual, which I don't think is the one you are referencing...

JasonNC

I'm pretty sure I got those from Alex Burr's website.  I don't have the link anymore, it's been years since I called myself downloading a service manual.  I know I have one for a 48/49 Hudson and I thought the one I mentioned says 48 to 52.  It has a blue cover....

Glowplug

This link will get you where you can find the manual http://www.hudsonterraplane.com/tech/1948/1948-52_ShopServiceManual.pdf

iceblade10

Thanks, Oldfarmer!

Wow, I see what you mean about the instructions... they seem to make things sound way more complicated... Do I really need to drill out another hole for the choke tube?!

SuperDave

If you are going to use the single carb exhaust manifold. The "kit" that Hudson sold for later installation would require using your old exhaust manifold. The factory installed set up would already have the two tube holes.

iceblade10

OK, that makes sense Dave.  I do distinctly remember seeing 2 nubs to attach the 2 choke tubes to on my manifold.