Section 6 · Pages 185–195 (11 pages)

Clutch

From the 1942 Buick Shop Manual

Year
1942
Make
Buick
Models
Special Series 40-A and 40-B, Super Series 50, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70, Limited Series 90
Publication
BPS-1.27
Pages
350

The crown pressure spring clutch on Series 40-50 and the coil spring pressure plate clutch on Series 60-70-90, both with grooved facings. Covers the driven plate and its torsional dampening device, run-out checks, disassembly and assembly of each pressure plate type, release lever adjustment, release bearing, clutch removal and installation, pedal lash and return spring, chatter, noise, drag or failure to release, and low and reverse gear clash.

What this section covers

  • Crown and coil spring clutches
  • Driven plate and run-out
  • Pressure plate service
  • Pedal lash adjustment
  • Clutch drag and gear clash
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