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Buick Valve-In-Head Straight 8 - Series 8-50

7" x 7-5/8", 36 pages.  Item is printed in three colors and is exceptionally well-illustrated throughout.  Presents and illustrates the mechanical construction and features of the 1931 Series 8-50 Buick automobiles.  Covers the new Buick Valve-in-Head Straight Eight Engine, crankshaft, camshaft, timing gears, pistons, connecting rods, valves, valve mechanism, fuel system, air cleaner and silencer, lubricating system, oil temperature regulator, oil pump, oil filter, crankcase ventilating system, chassis lubrication, cooling system, radiator, automatic thermostatically controlled radiator shutters, water pump, fan, electrical system, generator, starting motor, battery, clutch, Syncro-Mesh transmission, rear axle and torque tube, front axle, springs and shock absorbers, chassis, frame, brakes, steering gear, body, upholstery and cushions, roof construction, sun visor and non-glare sloping wind shield, instruent panel, specifications and service policy.