Pages 47–58 (12 pages)

Clutch and Transmission

From the 1957 Buick Product Service Bulletins

Dynaflow items: the new oil gauge rod and one-pint level increase, oil cooler line clamps, planet carrier thrust washers, a sticking stator control valve, the valve body screen O-ring, the carbon front pump seal, the loose shift control lever, shift valve adjustment and the new valve body. For the Synchromesh: clutch pedal lash, release rod length, transmission removal and installation and the new counter gear thrust washer, plus torque ball retainers.

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What this section covers

  • Dynaflow oil level and dipstick change
  • Stator control valve
  • Valve body screen O-ring
  • Shift control valve adjustment and new valve body
  • Synchromesh clutch adjustment
  • Synchromesh transmission removal and installation
  • Torque ball retainers
Year
1957
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Bulletin
Models
Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70
Publication
BPS 2.415–2.430
Pages
162

What’s inside

Bulletins by subject

  1. Title Page and Subject IndexTitle page for BPS 2.415–2.430, abridged edition, ©1958, followed by the 1957 subject index listing every article under its group. The index gives no page numbers.pp. 1–7
  2. General InformationLift adapters for the 1957 frame, which is about ten inches wider than in 1956, the AFA form change, a revised engine oil viscosity chart, the 1957 model list by series and the general specifications (wheelbase, tread, length and overhangs).pp. 8–9
  3. Enginepp. 10–24
  4. Engine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 25–46
  5. Clutch and Transmissionpp. 47–58
  6. Rear AxleThe 1957 odometer gear table by axle ratio and tire size, axle shaft lubrication, U-joint alignment, the front propeller shaft rubber ring, Saginaw and Spicer rear shaft grease fixes and the new rear axle oil level.pp. 59–61
  7. Chassis Suspensionpp. 62–79
  8. Steeringpp. 80–86
  9. Brakespp. 87–94
  10. Electrical Systempp. 95–101
  11. Accessoriespp. 102–106
  12. Air Conditioningpp. 107–113
  13. Bodypp. 114–160
  14. Tools and MiscellaneousKent-Moore engine stand and adapter for the 1957 V-8, the Gas-Per-Mile gauge, inspection of lifting equipment, the J-6525 axle shaft bearing puller and Tune-Care test specifications for 1953–1957 engines.pp. 161–162

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