Pages 102–134 (33 pages)

Electrical System

From the 1934 Buick Series 40 Shop Manual

Delco-Remy electrical equipment, led by the Buick starter control with its manifold accelerator switch, solenoid and relay. It covers the 734-Z starting motor, solenoid relay testing, the third-brush 935-K generator and cut-out relay, the 663-E distributor with vacuum advance, ignition timing with synchroscope or timing light, the octane selector, radio suppression, spark plugs, lighting switches, Multibeam headlamp aiming, signal lamps, horns, the electric gasoline gauge, the wiring diagram and the battery.

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What this section covers

  • Buick starter control and accelerator switch
  • Starting motor and solenoid relay
  • Generator charging rate and cut-out relay
  • Distributor, ignition timing and octane selector
  • Spark plugs and radio suppressors
  • Lighting control and headlamp aiming
  • Horns and gasoline gauge
  • Wiring diagram and battery
Year
1934
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 40: Models 34-41, 34-46, 34-46S, 34-47 and 34-48
Publication
BPS-1.19
Pages
168

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. Title Page, Models and Engine ChartsTitle page, the list of 1934 Series 40 body models, the Series 34-40 chassis view, an engine sectional view, the horsepower and torque curve (93 hp at 3200 rpm, 175 lb-ft at 2200 rpm) and a chart of engine speed against car speed for the 4.33 axle.pp. 1–7
  2. Enginepp. 8–22
  3. Carburetor, Fuel and Exhaust Systemspp. 23–38
  4. Clutchpp. 39–42
  5. Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 43–47
  6. Front Suspensionpp. 48–52
  7. Rear Axlepp. 53–64
  8. Brakespp. 65–72
  9. Wheels and Tirespp. 73–76
  10. FramesThe double-drop frame with box-type front cross member and X member, frame straightening after collision and the frame alignment drawing.pp. 77–78
  11. Ride Control: Springs and Shock Absorberspp. 79–88
  12. Steering and Front Wheel Alignmentpp. 89–101
  13. Electrical Systempp. 102–134
  14. Miscellaneous Unitspp. 135–139
  15. Bodiespp. 140–147

Specifications and reference

  1. General Lubricationpp. 148–152
  2. Dimension LimitsMinimum and maximum fitting limits for engine, clutch, transmission, universal joint, rear axle, front suspension, steering arm and spring parts.pp. 153–154
  3. Detailed Specificationspp. 155–161
  4. Dimensional Drawingspp. 162–165
  5. Index and Lubrication ChartAlphabetical subject index with page numbers, followed by the fold-out chassis lubrication chart.pp. 166–168

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