1938 HUPMOBILE

NOTE: Hupp Motors was closed in early 1936 for a 18 month period. Most sources indicate that no 1937 models were produced.

Seires 822E – 6 Cylinder, 122 Wheelbase:

4 Door Sedan, Trunkback

Shipping Weight: 3,320 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,045

Shipping Weight: 3,370 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,180

DeLuxe 4 Door Sedan, Trunkback

Shipping Weight: 3,400 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,222

Custom 4 Door Trunkback Sedan

Shipping Weight: 3,440 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,340

Production Total: 1,804

Series 825-H – 8 Cylinder – 125” Wheelbase

4 Door Sedan, Trunkback

Shipping Weight: 3,955 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,325

4 Door DeLuxe Sedan, Trunkback

Shipping Weight: 4,085 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,365

Custom 4 Door Sedan, Trunkback

Shipping Weight: 4,125 Lbs.; Base Price: $1,485

Production Total: 197

General Specifications

Series 822E: 6 Cylinder, 122” Wheelbase:

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 245.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 5.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.42

Horsepower: 101 @ 3,600 RPM

First Serial Number: E-35,001

Series 825-H: 8 Cylinder, 125” Wheelbase:

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" x 4-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 303.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 5.80 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.51

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,500 RPM

First Serial Number: H-25,001

1938 HUPMOBILE

Tune Up Specifications – Model 822E

Spark Plug: Gap .028;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 40 degrees

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on flywheel

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .010, Exhaust .013

Battery Terminal Ground: Positive

Tune Up Specifications – Model 825H

Spark Plug: Gap .028;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 27-1/2 degrees

Ignition Timing: 25/32” BTDC Mark on flywheel

Firing Order: 1-4-7-3-8-5-2-6

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006, Exhaust .013

Battery Terminal Ground: Positive

Piston & Ring Data-All Series

Piston Removal: From Below 8 cylinder Models and From Above on 6 Cylinder Models

Pistons should be fitted with a drag fit after being heated in boiling water: this is the equivalent to .002” skirt clearance

Ring and End Caps should be .007” to .015”

Clearance between ring and grove should be .0015” to .002” in the top groove and .001” to .0015” in lower groove.

Pins should be fitted with a thumb push fit in piston.

Rod bearing clearance should be .001” to .0025”

Main Bearings

Main Bearing should be fitted with a clearance of .001” to .003”

Crankshaft end thrust is taken on No 2 main bearing on all sixes and on No. 3 on eights. End play should be .004” to .008”.

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster:

All models except 822E: 1 to 2 degrees

Models 822E: 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Models 518D, 618D, 618G 1-1/2 degrees

Models 822E, 915R and 922E: 1 degree

All other models: 1-1/4 degrees

Toe In: 1/16” All Models

Models 72, 73, 75, 90, & 90A: 2 to 3 degrees

Models 74, 80, 80A, & 85: 4 to 5 degrees

On 1938-1941 models caster is 3 to 4 degrees.

Toe In; 1/8”to 3/16”