1953 RADIOS ALL SERIES There have been a number of changes in the 1953 radios in both the Series 40, 6 volt and the Series 50-70, 12 volt systems. Selectronic radios will again be optional equipment on the 1953 models. As before, this radio will automatically seek out and select a station at a touch [...]
12 V-BATTERY FREEZE UP For record purposes, the following is a copy of a "Special Service Letter" No. 122 sent to the field. There have been recent reports of 12V batteries freezing while cars are in storage. This freezing is caused by a low charged condition. The specific gravity of all 12V batteries in inventory [...]
1953 Buick Frame SPRING & SHIM CAMPAIGN 1953 - 76X SKYLARK Special Service Letter - Dealer No. 124 A change in the front suspension has been made in production on all 70 Series cars to improve appearance and ride. This change is to be campaigned on all Skylark (76X) models prior to Serial [...]
BRAKE CHANGES Series 40 The 1953 Series 40 will have the same brake specifications and dimensions as the 1952 Series 40. However, all series are now equipped with the new orange-colored brake shoe lining. This lining was started in production on all late 1952 production. Tests have proven this lining to be the best available. [...]
1953 BUICK STEERING RATIOS 1953 Buick Steering Gear Ratios LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SHAFT ASSEMBLIES A change is being made by the Parts Department in the method of servicing the Lower Control Arm and Shaft Assemblies ("A" Frames) Group 6.168. At the present time, these parts are serviced completely assembled as the right [...]
CHASSIS SPRING APPLICATIONS 1953 Buick Chassis Spring Applications 1953 Buick Chassis Trim Dimensions
REAR AXLE FILLER PLUG BREAKAGE ALL SERIES 1953 Buick Rear Axle Filler Plug Fig. 59 illustrates the first and after production rear axle filler plug. (Rear axle filler plug and gasket kit, Gr. 5.400 No. 1390882). Due to occasional breakage of the plug head from the threaded shank, it is felt that this [...]
DYNAFLOW CAMPAIGN On Flint built Dynaflow cars with approximate starting serial no. 16833391 and ending with serial no. 16838670, there is the possibility that a pressure regulator valve was installed in the Dynaflow which did not have a bleed hole through the narrow end land. This can, in the case of cold oil, cause rather [...]
CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS SERIES 40 SPECIFICATIONS See Paragraph 3-1 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for Series 40 specifications. SERIES 50-70 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1953 Buick Fuel and Exhaust System Specifications CARTER CARBURETOR AND CHOKE CALIBRATIONS IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number on the attached code tag. 1953 Buick Carter Carburetor [...]
1953 Buick Battery Shield BATTERY SHIELD & HOSE CLIP CAMPAIGN SERIES 50-70 The following is a copy of "Special Service Letter - Dealer No. 123". In order to eliminate the possibility of the Dynaflow transmission cooler hose and car heater hose from coming in contact with the left exhaust manifold of the 1953 [...]