SECTION 5-B 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS-REAR AXLE 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a rear axle is suspected of being noisy it is advisable to make a thorough test to determine whether the noise originates in the tires, road surface, front wheel bearings, engine, transmission, or rear axle assembly. Noise which originates in [...]
SECTION 5-A 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 5-1 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS 1950 Buick Rear Axle Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce [...]
SECTION 4-C 1950 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION This section gives 1950 Buick Dynaflow procedures that are required in connection with work on other components of the car, also minor maintenance adjustments which can be performed without special training on the 1950 Buick Dynaflow transmission. Complete service information on the 1950 Buick Dynaflow transmission is contained in the "1948-49-50 Dynaflow [...]
SECTION 4-B 1950 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT 4-7 1950 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECFICATIONS 1950 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications 1950 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications 1950 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specifications 1950 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specifications 1950 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specification NOTE: Where dimensions and limits [...]
SECTION 4-A 1950 BUICK CLUTCH-SERIES 40-50 4-1 1950 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1950 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1950 Buick Clutch Specifications 1950 Buick Clutch Specifications 1950 Buick Clutch Specification 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1950 BUICK CLUTCH 1950 Buick Clutch Assembly The single plate, dry disc clutch used in [...]
SECTION 3-F 1950 BUICK STROMBERG CARBURETOR AND AUTOMATIC CHOKE 3-25 1950 BUICK STROMBERG CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Stromberg carburetors used on 1950 engines have the following model and code numbers: The model designation indicates the basic design of the unit. The code number which is stamped on the float bowl cover (air horn) directly above the [...]
SECTION 3-E 1950 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR AND CLIMATIC CONTROL 3-18 1950 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 1950 Buick Carter carburetors used on 1950 engines have the following model and code numbers: The model designation, which is cast on the main body below the gasoline inlet, indicates the basic design of the unit. The code number, [...]
SECTION 3-D 1950 BUICK FUEL AND VACUUM PUMP 3-14 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1950 BUICK FUEL AND VACUUM PUMP Description of Pump The AC type AJ combination 1950 Buick fuel and vacuum pump is used on . all . series engines. The pump assembly for Series 70 differs from the pump for Series 40-50 only [...]
SECTION 3-C ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS-EXCEPT IN PUMP AND CARBURETOR ASSEMBLIES 3-7 AIR CLEANER AND GAS FILTER SERVICE Air Cleaner Service An air cleaner with a dirty element, or with oil that is dirty, too heavy, or too high in the sump, will restrict the air flow to the carburetor and cause a rich mixture at [...]
SECTION 3-B 1950 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING Improper Use of Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, owners should be advised on the proper use of the accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the accelerator pedal just far enough to cause cranking motor to [...]