SECTION 2-A 1950 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness.

1950 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications

1950 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications

 

2-2 GENERAL 1950 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

  1. General Information (See Par. 2-3 for dimensions)
1950 Buick Engine Specifications

1950 Buick Engine Specifications

  • Cylinder Crankcase and Cylinder Head
  • 1950 Buick Cylinder Crankcase and Cylinder Head Specifications

    1950 Buick Cylinder Crankcase and Cylinder Head Specifications

  • Crankshaft Bearings, Flywheel Balancer
  • 1950 Buick Crankshaft Bearings, Flywheel Balancer Specifications

    1950 Buick Crankshaft Bearings, Flywheel Balancer Specifications

  • Connecting Rods, Pistons and Rings
  • 1950 Buick Connecting Rods, Pistons and Rings Specifications

    1950 Buick Connecting Rods, Pistons and Rings Specifications

  • Camshaft and Valve Mechanism
  • 1950 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Specifications

    1950 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Specifications

  • Engine Oiling System
  • 1950 Buick Engine Oiling System Specifications

    1950 Buick Engine Oiling System Specifications

  • Engine Cooling System
  • 1950 Buick Engine Cooling System Specifications

    1950 Buick Engine Cooling System Specifications

     

    2-3 ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS AND ADJUSTMENTS

    NOTE: Dimensions and limits for fit of parts apply to new parts only. Where limits are given, “T” means tight and “L” means loose.

    1. Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings
    1950 Buick Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings Adjustments

    1950 Buick Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings Adjustments

  • Cylinders, Pistons, Pins and Rings
  • 1950 Buick Cylinders, Pistons, Pins and Rings Adjustments

    1950 Buick Cylinders, Pistons, Pins and Rings Adjustments

  • Camshaft and Valve Mechanism
  • 1950 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Adjustments

    1950 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Adjustments

    1950 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Fittings

    1950 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Fittings

  • Valve Lash
  • 1950 Buick Valve Lash Adjustments

    1950 Buick Valve Lash Adjustments

    NOTE: Does not apply to engines equipped with hydraulic valve lifters.

    1. Engine Oil System
    1950 Buick Engine Oil System Adjustments

    1950 Buick Engine Oil System Adjustments

  • Engine Cooling System
  • 1950 Buick Engine Cooling System Adjustments

    1950 Buick Engine Cooling System Adjustments

    1950 Buick Engine Side Sectional View-Series 50

    1950 Buick Engine Side Sectional View-Series 50

    1950 Buick Engine End Sectional View-Series 50

    1950 Buick Engine End Sectional View-Series 50