54 Buick manual trans linkage adjustment

[PaPatownsend]

Can anyone tell me how to adjust my 54 Buick manual trans linkage ?

Edited February 27, 2018 by PaPatownsend
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[1939_Buick]

Better to ask here http://forums.aaca.org/forum/57-buick-post-war/

The external rods, linkages and slots wear, so may need rebuilding

 

Download the 1942 Buick shop manual. All of it section by section. The pdf link does not work.

It is very comprehensive and has information that can be used with all straight 8’s.

It has more information than was included in older “Shop Manuals” before 1942-41

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/Buick/1942/Shop Manual

 

And 1952 manual from here (may need to register)

https://www.teambuick.com/reference/index.php

https://www.teambuick.com/reference/library/52_shop/index.php

 

 

 

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[Rusty_OToole]

I don't know about the 54 Buick specifically. But there is a generic way of doing it. If you look under the car there is usually a place where the rods are held at the end with a clamp. If you loosen the clamp the rod can  slide back and forth. To adjust, you loosen the clamps, put the gearshift lever in neutral, put the levers on the trans in neutral and tighten the clamps.

 

You need to check for worn joints, loose bushings etc. and repair as necessary.

[JACK M]

Bad Bowtie?

 

[PaPatownsend]

1 hour ago, JACK M said:

Bad Bowtie? Needed a sun visor lol

 

 

Edited February 27, 2018 by PaPatownsend (see edit history)

[PaPatownsend]

On 2/26/2018 at 7:16 PM, Rusty_OToole said:

I don't know about the 54 Buick specifically. But there is a generic way of doing it. If you look under the car there is usually a place where the rods are held at the end with a clamp. If you loosen the clamp the rod can  slide back and forth. To adjust, you loosen the clamps, put the gearshift lever in neutral, put the levers on the trans in neutral and tighten the clamps.

 

You need to check for worn joints, loose bushings etc. and repair as necessary.

Thank you for your time I appreciate it, I am already checking it out and finding lots of good stuff, Thanks to all you car guys.   PaPa