Sheet Metal Specifications and Description

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1. 1-APeriodic Lubricare Instructionspp. 1–7
2. 1-BOther Lubricare InstructionsWhen to change engine oil and which oil to use, draining, flushing and refilling the rear axle, and lubrication jobs that are not done on a fixed schedule.pp. 8–10
3. 1-CBearing Servicepp. 11–14
4. 2-AEngine Specificationspp. 15–21
5. 2-BEngine Descriptionpp. 22–33
6. 2-CEngine Tune-Up and Trouble Diagnosispp. 34–38
7. 2-DCylinder Head and Valve Mechanism Servicepp. 39–46
8. 2-ECrankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings, Pistons and Ringspp. 47–55
9. 2-FCooling and Oiling Systems Servicepp. 56–61
10. 2-GEngine Mountings, Flywheel and Housingpp. 62–66
11. 3-AFuel and Exhaust Specifications, Description and Service Recommendationspp. 67–72
12. 3-BFuel System Trouble DiagnosisDiagnosis of hard starting, poor engine performance and excessive fuel consumption, with a gas mileage test procedure and expected mileage at 30, 50 and 70 mph for each series.pp. 73–75
13. 3-CFuel System Adjustments and Replacementspp. 76–83
14. 3-DFuel and Vacuum Pumppp. 84–91
15. 3-ECarter Carburetor and Climatic Controlpp. 92–106
16. 3-FStromberg Carburetor and Automatic Chokepp. 107–120
17. 4-AClutch, Syncro-Mesh Transmission and Universal Joint SpecificationsTightening torques and clutch, Syncro-Mesh transmission and universal joint specifications. A note says Dynaflow information is in the 1948 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Service Manual (B.P.S. 1.30).pp. 121–122
18. 4-BClutchpp. 123–134
19. 4-CSyncro-Mesh Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 135–162
20. 5-ARear Axle Specifications and Descriptionpp. 163–166
21. 5-BDiagnosis of Rear Axle Noisepp. 167–170
22. 5-CRear Axle Repair Procedurespp. 171–187
23. 5-DRepairs Requiring Removal of Rear Axle AssemblyRemoving and installing the rear axle assembly, replacing the third member housing, and replacing and drilling the rear axle strut rods.pp. 188–190
24. 6-AChassis Suspension Specifications, Description and Service Recommendationspp. 191–199
25. 6-BChassis Suspension Trouble Diagnosispp. 200–205
26. 6-CChassis Suspension Repair Operationspp. 206–216
27. 6-DWheel Balance and Alignmentpp. 217–224
28. 7Steering Gear and Tie Rodspp. 225–236
29. 8-ABrake Specifications, Description, Operation and Service Recommendationspp. 237–243
30. 8-BBrake Trouble DiagnosisHow to road test brakes, outside conditions such as tires and loading that affect braking, and a chart of brake trouble symptoms and their corrections.pp. 244–246
31. 8-CBrake Service and Adjustment Procedurespp. 247–252
32. 8-DBrake Replacement and Repair Procedurespp. 253–258
33. 9Frame and Bumperspp. 259–268
34. 10-AElectrical Specificationspp. 269–273
35. 10-BElectrical Trouble Diagnosispp. 274–279
36. 10-CBattery and Cablespp. 280–288
37. 10-DGenerating Systempp. 289–304
38. 10-ECranking (Starter) Systempp. 305–323
39. 10-FIgnition Systempp. 324–342
40. 10-GLighting Systempp. 343–352
41. 10-HSignal Systemspp. 353–364
42. 10-IInstruments and Clockpp. 365–370
43. 10-JWiring Circuit Diagramspp. 371–388
44. 11-ARadiopp. 389–416
45. 11-BAccessories Other Than Radiopp. 417–426
46. 12-ASheet Metal Specifications and Descriptionpp. 427–430
47. 12-BHood and Front End Sheet Metal Alignmentpp. 431–440
48. 12-CReplacement of Fenders, Extensions and Rear Wheel Shieldspp. 441–444
49. 13-ABody Introduction and Mountingspp. 445–451
50. 13-BDoors and Compartment Lidspp. 452–461
51. 13-CWindshield, Wiper, Closed Body Windows and Ventilatorspp. 462–473
52. 13-DInterior Trim and Seatspp. 474–479
53. 13-EConvertible Coupe Bodiespp. 480–486
54. 13-FHydro-Lectric Power Systempp. 487–501
55. 13-GEstate Wagon Body Servicepp. 502–505

Index

1. 14IndexAlphabetical subject index with group page numbers.pp. 506–511