Pages 8–22 (15 pages)

Engine

From the 1934 Buick Series 40 Shop Manual

The 40 Series valve-in-head straight eight: 233 cu. in., 5.45 compression and 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4 firing order. It covers cylinder head replacement and bolt tightening order (with first- and second-type engine push rod notes), crankshaft and torsion balancer service, main and connecting rod bearings, pistons, rings and pins, camshaft, valves, lifters and valve timing, the timing chain, the cooling system with thermostat and water pump, anti-freeze solutions, force-feed lubrication, crankcase ventilation and the inlet manifold.

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What this section covers

  • Engine specifications and cylinder head tightening order
  • Crankshaft, torsion balancer and flywheel
  • Main bearings, connecting rods, pistons and rings
  • Camshaft, valves, push rods and roller lifters
  • Valve timing and timing chain
  • Cooling system, thermostat, water pump and fan belt
  • Anti-freezing solutions
  • Engine lubrication and crankcase ventilation
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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