SECTION 2-A 1951 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 1951 BUICK 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.

1951 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications

1951 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications

1951 Buick Engine Tightening Specification

1951 Buick Engine Tightening Specification

 

2-2 1951 BUICK ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

General Information (See Par. 2-3 for dimensions)

1951 Buick Engine General Specifications

1951 Buick Engine General Specifications

Cylinder Crankcase and Cylinder Head

1951 Buick Cylinder Crankcase and Cylinder Head Specifications

1951 Buick Cylinder Crankcase and Cylinder Head Specifications

Crankshaft Bearings, Flywheel Balancer

1951 Buick Crankshaft Bearings, Flywheel Balancer Specifications

1951 Buick Crankshaft Bearings, Flywheel Balancer Specifications

Connecting Rods, Pistons and Rings

1951 Buick Connecting Rods, Pistons and Rings Specifications

1951 Buick Connecting Rods, Pistons and Rings Specifications

Camshaft and Valve Mechanism

1951 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Specifications

1951 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Specifications

Engine Oiling System

1951 Buick Engine Oiling System Specifications

1951 Buick Engine Oiling System Specifications

Engine Cooling System

1951 Buick Engine Cooling System Specifications

1951 Buick Engine Cooling System Specifications

 

2-3 1951 BUICK 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 loo se.

Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings

1951 Buick Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings Adjustments

1951 Buick Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings Adjustments

Cylinders, Pistons, Pins and Rings

1951 Buick Cylinders, Pistons, Pins and Rings Adjustments

1951 Buick Cylinders, Pistons, Pins and Rings Adjustments

Camshaft and Valve Mechanism

1951 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Adjustments

1951 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Adjustments

1951 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Fittings

1951 Buick Camshaft and Valve Mechanism Fittings

Valve Lash-Series 40–Synchromesh

1951 Buick Dynaflow Valve and Servo Body Assembly Specifications

1951 Buick Dynaflow Valve and Servo Body Assembly Specifications

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

Engine Oil System

1951 Buick Engine Oil System Specifications

1951 Buick Engine Oil System Specifications

Engine Cooling System

1951 Buick Engine Cooling System Adjustments

1951 Buick Engine Cooling System Adjustments

1951 Buick Engine Side Sectional View-Series 40-50

1951 Buick Engine Side Sectional View-Series 40-50

1951 Buick Engine End Sectional View-Series 40-50

1951 Buick Engine End Sectional View-Series 40-50