SECTION 11-B 1952 BUICK RADIO 11-6 1952 BUICK RADIO DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The 1952 Buick Buick Sonomatic radio installation consists of a receiver set with built in speaker mounted at the center of the instrument panel, and a 4-section antenna mounted just above the center of windshield. Some installations may also include a separate speaker [...]
GROUP 12 - 1952 BUICK SHEET METAL 12-1 DESCRIPTION OF 1952 BUICK SHEET METAL 1952 Buick Front End Sheet Metal Assembly The 1952 Buick front end sheet metal assembly consists of front fenders and skirts, radiator grille frame, radiator mounting strap and radiator core, radiator pan, outside air intake ducts which are attached to the fender skirts, [...]
SECTION 10-I 1952 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-63 1952 BUICK CHARGE INDICATOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1952 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 [...]
SECTION 10-G 1952 BUICK LIGHTS - LIGHTING SYSTEM 10-53 1952 BUICK LIGHTING SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER Description of 1952 Buick Light Switch The 1952 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 [...]
SECTION 10-J 1952 BUICK WIRING DIAGRAMS 10-68 1952 BUICK CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS, INSPECTION HOLE, AND FUSE BLOCK This Section contains all the necessary 1952 Buick wiring circuit diagrams for chassis and body. The 1952 Buick wiring may be easily traced by paying attention to the color code on each wire and the color code indicated on the diagrams. [...]
SECTION 10-H 1952 BUICK SIGNAL SYSTEMS 10-58 1952 BUICK STOP LIGHTS AND SWITCH The 1952 Buick 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 1952 Buick stop lights are controlled by a hydraulic switch mounted on the brake pipe [...]
SECTION-10-F 1952 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM 10-42 THE 1952 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS The 1952 Buick ignition system consists of the 1952 Buick ignition switch, 1952 Buick ignition coil, 1952 Buick ignition distributor, 1952 Buick 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 [...]
SECTION 10-E 1952 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-31 THE 1952 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1952 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked by turning the ignition switch on and depressing the accelerator pedal. While accelerator pedal is depressed the cranking motor continues operation until the engine starts running on its own [...]
SECTION 10-D 1952 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM 10-23 THE 1952 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1952 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 1952 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 1952 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 [...]