carterbar Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Hi folks, My 47 has been running great last few months but first gear is gettin very noisy and the clutch pedal is biting real high now, I have got the chance of another gearbox which we took the lid off, everything is very clean ,oil looks fresh, only thing is the snap ring on the first motion shaft was broken, are these special or are they freely available, I can get a new clutch/ reline easy enough. Are these trans prone to wear/noise, do I need to be aware of any problems. many thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Look up Northwestern Transmission Parts. They should have what you need. Even a completed rebuild kit(less gears) Get the numbers off the tail and body of the manual transmission. Yes, these transmission will wear but you should get good service out of them. As far as noise, 1st gear is noisy. 2nd even less. 3rd gear should be quiet. This is noted in the repair manuals. http://nwtparts.com Edited November 8, 2019 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 thanks for the great info, 1st gear currently sounds like an old tractor reversing down a back lane, and 2nd and 3rd are Ok, Where can I read about these Trans, what type of trans are these called or designated,would a circlip of similar size be just as good thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 http://www.pontiacsafari.com/L1Garage/ManualTransmissions/index.htm The link will take you to the best site I have found for these transmissions. You will find Buick listed. I'm not positive but your 47 should be the same as later years. These manuals are used across many GM products. Just different tail end configuration and I guess some different gear ratios. The C clip similar size hardened steel should work just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Many thanks for the info. Hope to get the box out soon.👍 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Helfand Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 First gear always whines if that what your hearing. If you watch old movies you might have noticed that the old cars make that first gear sound as they take off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hi All, quick update, Got the gearbox out today, just loosened off back axle and torque tube and pulled the axle back offa the rear bumper. found a few things rear mount had turned to mush, main gear linkage loose, reverse linkage worn, clutch release was wound on to tight?! , ( not by me) first motion shaft bearing worn, selector forks loose. clutch was like polished marble and rock hard ,signs of slippage, I managed to match a clutch OK, compared my box to replacement box ( out of a 47 convertible ) found a couple differences, rear mount differs, no provision for a front mount. do You need a front mount at all?, reckon I could make my own mounts if necessary thanks Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Ok , had a job removing the flywheel on my car , the donor setup had the flywheel bolted on, six bolts and out of the bellhousing it drops , on mine it was six pressed in bolts with six nuts and lock washers, I removed the nuts but there was zero clearance to drop the flywheel, had to position each bolt at about the 10 o'clock position and tap it out, got four out and two pressed back before the fly wheel could come out. my flywheel is much heavier and differs from the donor, any way got the flywheel back in place gotta try and get the bolts back in tomorrow night then hopefully put the new clutch and better gearbox in, managed to find some suitable mounts , paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 If you were pulling the flywheel without removing the oil pan, That is not supposed to be possible. The PROPER way is to remove the oil pan, remove the rear main cap, and the bolts will come out. Pain in the behind. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Got ya Ben . Donor one dropped straight off. Right royal PITA this one. Hope the clutch goes in ok. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 hi all, managed to get all bolts back in place, clutch assembly back on,hoping to get the gearbox back on tomorrow, have the snap ring offa my box and 2 spare cir-clips just in case , cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) Paul, did you mark the flywheel so you would get it installed right(for timing marks)when reinstalling? The flywheel will fit 6 ways, but only one right way for timing marks to be in the "window" of the bell-housing. I like those 2dr fastbacks.. Edited December 9, 2019 by pont35cpe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Oops I did not mark the flywheel but I suppose I could mark it at TDC. I have fitted a pertronix ignition which has been great so far and I could mark the crank.pulley for a strobe. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 This is a bit late BUT Bobs Automobilia has a LOT of the special parts needed for that transmission and clutch. 805-434-2963. They make the parts for the throw-out bearing sleeve, slide and the tapered bellview washer. They also have the linkage out the outside of the trans to help put it into neutral. Also a lot of good used tranny parts. Make sure the clutch release fork has both of the retaining clips on it in good shape. Bobs has those too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Thanks for the info. Rear mount came today . Slight mod to the bracketry and I,m away. Well until I noticed the fuel tank leaking DOH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 3 hours ago, carterbar said: Thanks for the info. Rear mount came today . Slight mod to the bracketry and I,m away. Well until I noticed the fuel tank leaking DOH!! Been a few times I repaired one item only to find another item needing attention. Eventually any issue is ironed out and it becomes simply polishing and driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 6 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Eventually any issue is ironed out and it becomes simply polishing and driving! However, experience suggests that "eventually" may be measured in years. Or lifetimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, KongaMan said: However, experience suggests that "eventually" may be measured in years. Or lifetimes. Depends on the current condition, time allotted and balance in the bank account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 years would do me😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hi all, fuel leak turned out to be where the stack pipe goes through the sender unit mount, re-soldered with a low melt solder stick tested the unit while it was out seems to be working albeit notchy so it looks like my gauge is faulty, tried earthing it but no movement, clutch has another problem seems I have run out of adjustment on the pushrod ( could make a new one ), I now think their has been a mix and match of parts over the years what with different mounts and fittings etc, the plot thickens, if anybody has a spare fuel gauge to try that would be handy, anyway Merry christmas and Happy new year to all have a guddin ya all. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I too thought I had run out of push rod on my 54 clutch but it was found to be just fine. Yours simply will not disengage the clutch at all? What pressure plate did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hi I used the pressure plate from the donor car with a new drive plate, the push rod is about 1 " short of taking the free play, clutch assembly /bearing all looks OK and is identical to what came out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 12/24/2019 at 9:16 AM, carterbar said: Hi I used the pressure plate from the donor car with a new drive plate, the push rod is about 1 " short of taking the free play, clutch assembly /bearing all looks OK and is identical to what came out 1 inch is quite a bit. The used pressure plate may be the issue. Brand new pressure plate and clutch discs are available for your Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 regarding transmission noise, check this video. Not the same year car, but the noise quite characteristic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 yes that,s the noise but even louder, and I,m sure a bearing has collapsed, just got it started today , having to make up for all the wear in the clutch and gear linkages , BTW has anybody got the wiring diagram for the starter motor I just need to check the two small connections are correct, thanks all and all the best for the new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 well managed to take up a lot of the wear in the clutch and gear linkages ( god knows how it ran and changed gear so easy the last coupla years ) the gears are selecting great now, clutch action is good , getting it offa the ramp next week and have a run about, anybody got a starter wiring diagram , can't seem to find one online, thanks all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Tomaso Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hi Here are wiring diagram to a 49 and they have the same starter (42-50 are the same) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Buicks being quite quiet !!, had the car off the ramp and round the works yard and what a result , a hell of a difference engine and box very quiet, my work mate didn't even know I drove past him, a few minor adjustments and then on to the next job, heater valve is leaking at the bulkhead, might just bin it and put a underdash heater in . having a dispute with a mate who reckons the starter is wired up wrong because I am getting a voltage drop to the coil when starting,( I think the battery's on the way out) bottom left red is from ignition switch brown is to earth, main red to battery, bottom right red from alternator. car is 12volt with alternator , pertronix ignitor and coil, no ballast resistor in circuit big thanks to all the Buiticians for the help and input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterbar Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 ,update cars back home now used it on three weekends , its a hell of lot better and drives great , thanks all for the info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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