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20/02/2006 3:55 pm
20/02/2006 6:24 pm
Charles, it sounds like the front ride height adjusting screws...
are unevenly set. To access them, you need to separate the body and chassis, easily done on the Hudson by removing two screws from the rear corners of the chassis, and two from the front wheel wells, just ahead of the tires. You will also need to push down on the steering wheel until it touches the seat, which should break the glue joint on the shifter quadrant underneath the dashboard...
At this stage you will notice that the quadrant is turned around 180 degrees and that the shift lever is on the left side of the steering column. Obviously, when re-cementing the quadrant, you'll want to correct it's location...
Open the hood and trunk lid, push down on the radiator and trunk floor simultaneously, and the chassis assembly will pop free. BE CAREFUL OF THE ANTENNA AND MIRRORS...
Now, look for a couple of screw heads on either side of the engine above the coil springs. Turn the one clockwise on the corner that's too high, to lower the ride height. Check and re-adjust as necessary on a flat surface, re-assemble and the job's done.
21/02/2006 2:54 am
Thank you, thank you John. I knew that help would be forthcoming. The D4C is the BEST!!
21/02/2006 5:32 pm
A pleasure!