SECTION 10-I 1951 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-65 CHARGE INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1951 Buick instrument cluster is similar to an ammeter; however, the scale is not graduated in amperes, therefore the indicator does not show the amount of current flowing. The current required [...]
SECTION 10-H 1951 BUICK SIGNAL SYSTEMS 10-58 1951 BUICK STOP LIGHTS AND SWITCH The stop lights are incorporated in the combination tail, stop, and direction signal lamps. These lamps and the replacement of bulbs are covered in paragraph 10-56. The stop lights are controlled by a hydraulic switch mounted on the brake pipe distributor fitting [...]
SECTION 10-G 1951 BUICK LIGHTING SYSTEM 10-53 1951 BUICK LIGHTING SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER Description of Lighting Switch The 1951 Buick lighting switch is a "push-pull" type which also incorporates a manually operated rheostat for controlling the map and instrument panel lights. Three "push-pull" positions of the switch knob provide control of the exterior lights as [...]
SECTION-10-F 1951 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM 10-42 THE 1951 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS The 1951 Buick ignition system consists of the ignition switch, ignition coil, ignition distributor, spark plugs, and the low and high tension wiring. Electrical energy is obtained from the battery while cranking and during idle speeds, and from the generator at higher speeds. These [...]
SECTION 10-E 1951 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-31 THE 1951 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1951 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked and started automatically, after the ignition has been turned on, by pressing down on the accelerator pedal. The cranking motor circuit is automatically opened and the 1951 Buick cranking motor [...]
SECTION 10-D 1951 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM 10-23 THE 1951 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1951 Buick generating system restores to the battery the energy used in cranking the engine. It also supplies current to carry the electrical load of the ignition, lights, signaling devices, and accessories, at operating speeds above 25 MPH up to the limit of [...]
SECTION 10-C 1951 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 1951 BUICK BATTERY, MOUNTING, AND CABLES All series are equipped with Delco-Remy 6- volt storage batteries. Series 40-50 use battery number 15E6-W, which has 15 plates and a capacity of 100 ampere hours at 20 hour rate. Series 70 uses battery number 17E6-W, which has 17 plates [...]
SECTION 10-B 1951 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1951 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of Battery and Cables Whenever 1951 Buick electrical trouble develops it is desirable to make a quick check of the battery and cables to make certain that this source of current is in good condition, securely connected, and is functioning [...]
SECTION 10-A 1951 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1951 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1951 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1951 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1951 Buick Generator 1951 Buick Generator Specifications 1951 Buick Generating System Specifications 1951 Buick Generator Regulator 1951 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1951 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) [...]
9-1. CHECKING ALIGNMENT OF 1951 BUICK FRAME Checking Alignment of 1951 Buick Frame and Suspension Members When a 1951 Buick frame has been damaged by accident the following procedure may be used to check alignment of the frame, and the alignment of the chassis suspension members with the frame. This procedure should be used to check alignment [...]