1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

The clutch throwout bearing has a sealed-in lubricant
which need not require attention for the life of the car
although a lubricating inlet is provided as an additional
margin of safety in event of extremely severe usage.
Extremely rigid cover plates and air ventilation of
the driven plates promote long life.
SYNCROMATIG TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
The transmission control lever is now mounted upon
the steering column and projects below the right side
of the steering wheel. This advanced design provides
three worthwhile improvements for riding and driving
comfort:
1. The front floor is now without any obstruction
since the hand brake lever is below the left side
of the instrument panel. Driver and passengers
may enter the car easily from either side. The
wide front seat may be fully utilized to carry
three passengers most comfortably.
2. There is a definite reduction in transmission
gear and other noises audible in the body. The
conventional control lever acts as a direct connection
between the chassis and the body interior,
telegraphing noises into the interior.
3. The driver may shift far more easily and quickly
and with more surety of handling the car since
every driving control is within his immediate
reach.
The driver shifts in exactly the same manner to
which he has always been accustomed. There is no
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