GROUP 4 - 1953 BUICK CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: For 1953 Buick clutch and transmission information not listed above refer to Group 4 of the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 4-1 1953 BUICK CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION TYPES A synchromesh transmission and single plate clutch are standard equipment on Series 40 and 50, and the Dynaflow transmission [...]
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 2-B 1951 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1951 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS Engines in Each Series The 8-cylinder, in-line, valve-in-head engines used in Series 40-50 and Series 70 are of the same general design and external appearance, differing principally in bore and stroke, power, and dimensions of parts. The bore, stroke, piston displacement, compression ratio [...]
1958 BUICK FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY BUSHING REPLACEMENT Special service tools are available which will allow the replacement of most of the bushings used in the Flight Pitch Dynaflow if they are found to be worn or scored. The bushings which cannot be replaced (due to their being machined following assembly) are [...]
1958 FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION FROM CAR EQUIPPED WITH AIR- POISE SUSPENSION Removal Raise car by operating manual over-ride valve. Raise car front and rear solidly supporting front suspension and rear of frame. Support axle housing with floor jack. To prevent damage to air spring [...]
1958 BUICK FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW TEST, INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT ON CAR 10- 1958 BUICK FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense can usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all ranges under appropriate driving conditions. The [...]
SECTION A - 1958 BUICK FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1-FLIGHT PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER A production identification number is stamped on the lower side of the transmission case directly forward of the left front corner of the oil pan. The identification number consists of a letter followed by a number containing [...]