Pages 56–64 (9 pages)

Transmission and Universal Joint

From the 1934 Buick Series 50 60 90 Shop Manual

The three-speed synchro-mesh transmission, described separately for the Series 50 and for the Series 60 and 90. Each part explains how the synchronizing drums or cam sleeve work, the construction, checks for improper synchronization, and step-by-step disassembly and assembly. The section closes with the enclosed universal joint and driving ball, including how to stop oil leaks at the packing gland.

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What this section covers

  • Synchro-mesh operation, Series 50
  • Synchro-mesh operation, Series 60 and 90
  • Checks for improper synchronization
  • Transmission disassembly and assembly
  • Universal joint and driving ball
Year
1934
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 50 (56–58), Series 60 (61–68C) and Series 90 (90–98C)
Publication
BPS-1.18
Pages
206

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. Models, Chassis and Performance Chartspp. 1–9
  2. Enginepp. 10–22
  3. Engine Lubricationpp. 23–27
  4. Fuel and Exhaust Systemspp. 28–47
  5. Clutchpp. 48–55
  6. Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 56–64
  7. Front Suspensionpp. 65–69
  8. Rear Axlepp. 70–75
  9. Brakespp. 76–84
  10. Wheels and Tirespp. 85–89
  11. FramesFrame construction with the X cross member, frame straightening limits, frame details by series and a frame alignment drawing with dimensions.pp. 90–91
  12. Ride Controlpp. 92–103
  13. Steeringpp. 104–118
  14. Starting System and Generatorpp. 119–133
  15. Ignitionpp. 134–143
  16. Lighting, Horns and Gaugespp. 144–154
  17. Wiring Diagrams and Batterypp. 155–160
  18. Miscellaneous Unitspp. 161–167
  19. Bodiespp. 168–177
  20. General Lubricationpp. 178–181

Specifications and reference

  1. New Car, 500 and 1500 Mile InspectionBuick's 69-item inspection and adjustment form for new car delivery and the 500 and 1500 mile services.pp. 182–182
  2. Dimension LimitsMinimum and maximum fits and clearances for the engine, clutch, transmission, universal joint, rear axle, front suspension, springs and electrical system.pp. 183–185
  3. Detailed Specificationspp. 186–197
  4. Dimensional Drawingspp. 198–204
  5. IndexAlphabetical subject index with printed page numbers.pp. 205–206

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