SECTION 3-A 1950 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 3-1 SPECIFICATIONS 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 [...]
SECTION 2-G SERVICE ON 1950 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTINGS, FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING 2-31 1950 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT The following procedure must be used to center the engine in the frame and adjust the 1950 Buick engine mountings and transmission mountings. Disconnect torque tube from torque ball. Tighten 1950 Buick engine mounting brackets to the crankcase [...]
SECTION 2-F 1950 BUICK COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-24 FILLING COOLING SYSTEM An engine should never be run with the coolant level so low as to cause couldn't to boil out of the radiator as damage to the engine will result. It is unnecessary and undesirable, however, to remove the radiator cap and check [...]
SECTION 2-E 1950 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE PARTS LIKE CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-21 REPLACEMENT OF 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 [...]
SECTION 2-D 1950 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This procedure applies only on Series 40 engines used with Synchromesh transmissions; these engines have plain sleeve valve lifters. All other engines have hydraulic valve lifters, indicated by a label on rocker arm cover, stating-"This Engine Equipped with Hydraulic Lifters.'' [...]
SECTION 2-C 1950 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1950 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP The purpose of an 1950 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 changes take place [...]
SECTION 2-B 1950 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS Engines in Each Series The 8-cylinder, in-line, valve-in-head engines used in Series 40, 50 and 70 are of the same general design and external appearance, differing principally in bore and stroke, compression ratio, power, and dimensions of parts. The Series 40 uses two engines-one designed [...]
SECTION 2-A 1950 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 specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness. 1950 Buick [...]
1-1 1950 Buick Bearing Service - EVERY 1000 MILES-CHASSIS AND BODY Chassis Lubricare Engine. Check engine oil level after allowing time for oil to drain down ( 5 min.) . The oil level should be maintained at all times within 1 quart of the "Full" arrow, or not lower than the middle hole in gauge [...]
1-1 1950 Buick Lubricare - EVERY 1000 MILES-CHASSIS AND BODY Chassis Lubricare Engine. Check engine oil level after allowing time for oil to drain down ( 5 min.) . The oil level should be maintained at all times within 1 quart of the "Full" arrow, or not lower than the middle hole in gauge rod. [...]