Splashers

Richie
Richie Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi everyone, as I have only been a Hudson guy since last Feburary I have a lot to learn. When someone refers to the splasher engines, just what are they referring to? What years and sizes are splasher engines? Thanks in advance, Richie.

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    All Hudson 6 cyl engine up to 1947, and 8's to 1952, used what is described as a "circulating splash lubrication system", in which a small pump delivers oil from the sump to a series of trays under the rods, which have dippers on them to scoop the oil up. The excess oil is flung up into gutters in the crankcase, which feed down into the main bearings. After the oil circulates right through the trays, it drains back into the sump, and recirculates.

    Geoff.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    What years and sizes are splasher engines? Thanks in advance, Richie.[/QUOTE]

    Various sizes - Essex Four cyl (198 c.i.") Hudson super Six 288 c.i., and smaller sixes ranging from 130 c.i. through to 212 over the years.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Geoff C, thank you very much. Richie.
  • Nevada Hudson
    Nevada Hudson Senior Contributor
    Don' forget the 8 !
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    254 cid eight
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