hudson jet clutch

bngkellycharternet
bngkellycharternet Senior Contributor
edited December 2012 in HUDSON
in changing my engine on my 53 jet, the engine that was the replacement had a 3 speed tranny. I decided to replace 3 speed tranny with o.d. tranny. I have had some problems with clutch adj. complete release after driving for a distant. In looking through parts book I find that the jet used to different 9" clutchs, one for 3 speed tranny and one for o.d. tranny. Both clutches being listed at 9", my question is what is the difference between the clutches. Bill

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    The correct clutch plate for overdrive has heavier centre springs than the standard. There is no difference in the pressure plate assembly.
  • bngkellycharternet
    bngkellycharternet Senior Contributor
    Thanks for the information on the jet clutch. Since I do not have the over drive clutch will using the standard clutch cause a problem? What is the advantage of using the O. D. clutch? Bill
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    According to the 1953 Mechanical Procedure supplement, the only difference is in the centre hub springs, and the o/d plate is identified by a ring of white paint around the hub. I used a standard plate in mine for 20 years with no problems. As there is no difference in the diameter or cover pressure I cannot see any problems arising, unlike the earlier cars that if you used a 9" clutch instead of 10" with o/d the clutch would overheat.
  • bngkellycharternet
    bngkellycharternet Senior Contributor
    HI Geoff, I thank you for the jet clutch information and will proceed from this information. Bill
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