SECTION 2-F 1952 BUICK COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-24 FILLING 1952 BUICK COOLING SYSTEM An engine should never be run with the coolant level so low as to cause coolant to boil out of the radiator as damage to the engine will result. It is unnecessary and undesirable, however, to remove the radiator cap [...]
SECTION 2-D 1952 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1952 BUICK VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This procedure applies only on Series 40 engines used with Syncromesh 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 [...]
SECTION 2-C 1952 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1952 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP The purpose of an 1952 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 gradually [...]
1952 Buick Engine Side Sectional View 1952 Buick Engine End Sectional View SECTION 2-B 1952 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1952 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS Engines in Each Series The 8-cylinder, in-line, valve-in-head engines used in Series 40-50 and Series 70 are of the same general design and external appearance, differing principally [...]
SECTION 2-A 1952 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1952 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1952 Buick engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement [...]
SECTION 1-B 1952 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 1952 Buick bearings after any repair work in which they are involved. [...]
SECTION 1-A 1952 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS OF SECTION 1-A 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES-CHASSIS AND BODY 1952 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 "LOW" marks on [...]
INTRODUCTION This 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 may [...]
TORQUE CONVERTER COVER REMOVER ALL SERIES There have been requests from the field for a tool to simplify the removal of torque converter covers. Difficulty in removal has been experienced due to baked on seals, tight fitting covers and frozen torque converter cover bearings. Fig. 131 illustrates a tool that will aid in the removal [...]
SERIES 70 All 1952 Series 70 models make use of advanced insulating methods designed to reduce engine and road noise and contribute greater to passenger comfort (illustrated in Figure 48). 1952 Buick Body Insulation Under hood insulation has been quadrupled so that nearly 100% of the hood surface is covered, and the thickness [...]