SECTION 2-D 1955 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1955 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1955 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the 1955 Buick radiator and 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 1955 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1955 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1955 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-A 1955 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 1955 Buick engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated thread only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness. [...]
SECTION 2-B 1955 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1955 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1955 Buick Engines in Each Series The 1955 Buick Fireball V-8 engines used in all series are of the same basic design, differing only in bore and piston displacement, compression ratio, power, and carburetor equipment. An important feature is the interchangeability of almost all parts [...]
SECTION 1-A 1955 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS OF SECTION 1-A 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES- 1955 BUICK LUBRICARE 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 [...]
SECTION 1-B 1955 BUICK BEARING SERVICE (BALL AND ROLLER) The instructions in this Section cover removal, installation, cleaning and inspection of all ball and roller bearings used in the various units of the vehicle. These instructions must be carefully followed to avoid failure of bearings after any repair work in which they are involved. [...]
GROUP 0 - 1955 BUICK INTRODUCTION- 1955 BUICK GENERAL INFORMATION The 1955 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 [...]
PINION PRESS In BPS No. 2.347, dated July 15, 1953, instructions were given for reworking the yoke screws, J -1292-36 of the Kent-Moore pinion press. J -1292-E. This rework provided necessary clearance for the large rear axle pinion gears. Complaints have been received from some dealers to the effect that the reworked press does not [...]
1955 BUICK BODY STYLES 1955 Buick Body Styles PAINT & TRIM COMBINATIONS 1955 BUICK COLOR COMBINATION Alphabet Code Letters designate colors which are available for solid, two-tone, or three-tone color combinations. The first alphabet letter designates the upper color, the 2nd alphabet letter denotes the center color, and the 3rd alphabet letter [...]
1955 BUICK AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Three major changes have been made in the 1955 Buick Air Conditioning system. These changes involve the compressor, the condenser, and the air distribution system. The compressor has been changed from a rotary or vane type to an axial type. The compressor also incorporates an integral solenoid coil for actuating [...]