SECTION 5-C 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 5-7 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION When to Remove Rear Axle Assembly The 1951 Buick rear axle assembly should be removed from the car before overhaul if there is external indication of damage to rear axle or third member housings or strut rods, or [...]
SECTION 5-B 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a 1951 Buick 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 other [...]
SECTION 5-A 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 5-1 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS 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 increased friction which prevents [...]
SECTION 4-E 1951 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4-27 REMOVAL OF 1951 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION Raise right side of hood and remove bell housing dowel bolt located to rear of cranking motor solenoid, using a suitable offset brass drift. This bolt cannot be removed from under the car. Hoist front and rear [...]
SECTION 4-D 1951 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 4-23 1951 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1951 Buick Dynaflows transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all ranges under appropriate driving conditions. The [...]
SECTION 4-C 1951 BUICK DYNAFLOW SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, AND OPERATION 4-15 1951 BUICK DYNAFLOW GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1951 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Identification Number A production identification number is stamped into the lower edge of the reaction shaft flange directly to rear of the high (left) accumulator. The identification number consists of a letter followed by a number. See [...]
SECTION 4-B 1951 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT 4-7 1951 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1951 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications 1951 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specifications 1951 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specifications 1951 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specification NOTE: Where dimensions and limits for fit of parts [...]
SECTION 4-A 1951 BUICK CLUTCH-SERIES 40-50 4-1 1951 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1951 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1951 Buick Clutch Specifications 1951 Buick Clutch Specifications 1951 Buick Clutch Specification 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1951 BUICK CLUTCH 1951 Buick Clutch Assembly The single plate, dry disc clutch used in Series 40-50 [...]
SECTION 3-F 1951 BUICK STROMBERG CARBURETOR AND AUTOMATIC CHOKE 3-25 1951 BUICK STROMBERG CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 1951 Buick Stromberg carburetors have the following model and code numbers: 1951 Buick Stromberg Carburetor Identifcation Numbers The model designation indicates the basic design of the unit. The code number which is stamped on the float bowl [...]
SECTION 3-E 1951 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR AND CLIMATIC CONTROL 3-18 1951 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 1951 Buick Carter carburetors have the following model and code numbers: 1951 Buick Carter Carburetor Identifcation Numbers The model designation, which is cast on the main body below the gasoline inlet, indicates the basic design of the unit. [...]