SECTION 2-E 1954 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 REPLACEMENT OF 1954 BUICK CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A connecting rod bearing consists of two halves or shells which are alike and interchangeable in rod and cap. When the shells are placed in rod and cap the ends extend slightly beyond [...]
SECTION 2-D 1954 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1954 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1954 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the radiator and 1954 Buick cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove coil, remove throttle return [...]
SECTION 2-C 1954 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1954 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1954 Buick engine tune up is to restore power and performance that has been lost through wear, corrosion, or deterioration of one or more parts or units. In the normal operation of an engine these [...]
SECTION 2-B 1954 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 1954 Buick Engine, End Sectional View 2-4 1954 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1954 Buick Engines in Each Series The Fireball V-8 engines used in all 1954 Buick series are of the same basic design, differing only in bore and piston displacement, compression ratio, power, and carburetor equipment. An important [...]
SECTION 2-A 1954 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1954 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1954 Buick engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated thread only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement [...]
GROUP 1 - 1954 BUICK LUBRICARE AND BEARING SERVICE 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES-CHASSIS AND BODY 1954 Buick Chassis Lubricare Check engine oil level only after engine has been stopped for at least three to five minutes to allow oil to drain down. The oil level should be maintained between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks on gauge [...]
The 1954 Buick Shop Manual is divided into major Groups, Sections, and Paragraphs as explained below. The purpose of this arrangement is to bring related subjects closely together in accordance with the usual methods of performing service operations, and consequently to present information in a logical and easily understood order. Any desired subject in this manual [...]