VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1933-1936 1933 Master Clutch Adjustment

I don't see any way to get a wrench on the adjustment screws and stop nuts on my 33 without removing the driver floorboard; is this actually the case? The repair manual seems leave out a lot of preliminary steps required to do any job. For instance; it explains in detail how to install brake lining on the brakes and doesn't bother telling you how to get to that point, not does it tell you anything about installing the brakes. I guess "books for idiots" weren't available. It is apparent that I need one.

George

George, just remember that those shop manuals were written for Experianced and trained Chevrolet mechanics that needed the specific instructions the factory felt was needed on a as need basis, the minor details were sometimes skipped over in order to get to the "Nitty-Gritty"

Thank you MrMack,

But I would like to know if it really is necessary to remove the floorboard to adjust the clutch.

George

George, Sorry about that, but I don't know a lot about a 33, guess I should have kept my mouth shut. Eh?

OK, I am ducking, dropping and rolling, and running!

If its anything like a 1934, and according to my info. it is, the floor board would need to be removed.

"......guess I should have kept my mouth shut. Eh?"

Hey Macky Wacky, do you want me to answer that or do you already know the answer? ha ha!

Thank you Chevgene.

Don't worry about it MrMack, we love you anyway.

I have a 1929-1942 Parts and Price List, but most of the parts illustrations have little relevance to my 1933. Would it be a good idea to get the 1929-1932 Parts an Price List from F/S for a more accurate depiction of what I actually have and refer to the 29-42 for part numbers? Or, is there a better book for which to look?

George

The 1942 parts book you have may be the 1944 edition..The 1932 book will not be of much value.I would recommend a 1939,1940 or 1941 book.They are found on Ebay at times.A 1933 -37 version is very difficult to find.I have a 1934 parts book less the body section.Also use my 1939 book as most 1933-34 parts are still listed in it.
At present Keith Hardy has my 1941 book and it will be online by mid-April.
The 1934 Engineering Book also lists that there were changes made to the 1933 clutch linkage during production...I didn't check to see if they were listed in the 1933 service news.

The best parts book for you to use is the 1934 edition with the body parts section as well. I have both books and they contain a world of information about the 1932-33 models. Both books are very rare, and they are usually expensive if you do find them. :eek: :eek: :( :( :(

JYD, I have a pretty good idea about that! just pop-a-top on another Colorado Kool aid and try to get some of that POR15 off your tail!!

Thank you Gentlemen,

Chevgene, my parts book has an effective date of 2 March 1942 and does list the parts for my 33, but the illustrations are not of those parts. I have a Crank-n-Hope 32-36 Mechanics book which shows the 1933 modification and Chevrolet part numbers for cars suffering from chronic clutch chatter, my car doen't have it nor does it seem need it. I just have zero free play which, besides inviting clutch slipage, makes shifts a little jerky because of anticipation of engagement.

JYD, I will be looking for a parts list with a more limited scope.

George

I have never seen a 1933,1935,36 or 37 parts book.What foremat did they follow-more like the 1934?I did use Bob Hensels 1934 body section for a time.

George..the 1934 book illustrates just the picture of the part where it is listed.Is helpful for identifing parts..Does not show illustrations or exploded views of say a clutch assembly with all the parts as do the later books.

I have the above parts books in my collection, and yes, their format is similar to the 1934 parts book.

Have no idea what Macky Wacky is talking about regarding POR-15. I don't think that POR-15 is listed in any of the parts books.

Hey Gene,

I have a Master Parts Book dated March 15, 1936, it has both chassis & body sections with page tabs for quick reference and is in a genuine Chevrolet leather binder. I also have the same books in bound form Book 1 is Chassis and Book 2 is Body.

The modern Group Number system started in '37 or '38.

:)