Pages 53–58 (6 pages)

Transmission and Universal Joint

From the 1933 Buick Shop Manual

The three-speed Buick Synchro-Mesh transmission used on all series: how the synchronizing cam sleeve works, its construction, checks for improper synchronization, disassembly and assembly with the J-169 lock ring tool, and lapping the bronze cones. The universal joint, enclosed in the ball drive housing, and the driving ball are described with their dimensions.

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What this section covers

  • Synchro-Mesh operation and construction
  • Checks for improper synchronization
  • Transmission disassembly and assembly
  • Service of the synchronizing cam sleeve
  • Universal joint and driving ball
Year
1933
Make
Buick
Models
Series 33-50, 33-60, 33-80 and 33-90
Pages
169

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. Title Pages and 1933 ModelsTitle pages of the second edition and the list of 1933 models by series and wheelbase, from the 33-50 Models 56, 56S, 56C, 57 and 58 to the 33-90 Models 90, 90L, 91, 96 and 97.pp. 1–3
  2. Enginepp. 4–17
  3. Cooling and Engine Lubricationpp. 18–24
  4. Fuel System and Exhaustpp. 25–37
  5. Clutchpp. 38–52
  6. Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 53–58
  7. Front Axle and Alignmentpp. 59–64
  8. Rear Axlepp. 65–70
  9. Brakespp. 71–76
  10. Wheels and Tirespp. 77–82
  11. Frame and Power Plant MountingThe X-member frame, frame straightening and an alignment drawing with dimensions by series, plus the five-point power plant mounting and its setting procedure.pp. 83–85
  12. Chassis Springspp. 86–89
  13. Shock Absorbers, Fuel Tank and Chassis Detailspp. 90–95
  14. Steeringpp. 96–101
  15. Electrical Systempp. 102–126
  16. Wiring DiagramsWiring diagrams for the 33-50 Series and for the 33-60, 33-80 and 33-90 Series.pp. 127–128
  17. Bodiespp. 129–138

Specifications and reference

  1. General Lubricationpp. 139–142
  2. Delivery and Mileage InspectionsCheck lists for the new car delivery inspection and the 500-mile and 1,500-mile inspections.pp. 143–144
  3. Dimension LimitsMinimum and maximum fits and clearances for engine, clutch, transmission, universal joint, rear axle, front axle, springs and electrical items.pp. 145–147
  4. Detailed Specificationspp. 148–159
  5. Dimensional Drawingspp. 160–167
  6. IndexAlphabetical index with printed page numbers.pp. 168–169