SECTION 10-E 1953 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM NOTE: This section applies to the Series 50-70 12-volt cranking system. For Series 40 6-volt cranking information refer to Section 10-E in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-28 THE 1953 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1953 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked by [...]
SECTION 10-D 1953 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM NOTE: This section applies to the Series 50-70 12-volt generating system. For Series 40 6-volt generator information refer to Section 10-D in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-20 THE 1953 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1953 Buick generating system restores to the battery the energy used in cranking the engine. [...]
SECTION 10-C 1953 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES NOTE: This section applies to the Series 50-70 12-volt battery. For Series 40 6-volt battery information refer to Section 10C in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-14 1953 BUICK BATTERY INFORMATION Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery number 3 EE 70 W is used in Series 50-70 cars. This battery [...]
SECTION 10-B 1953 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CONTENTS OF SECTION 10-B NOTE: This section applies to Series 50-70 12-volt systems. For Series 40 6-volt information refer to Section 10-B in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-7 1953 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of Battery and Cables Whenever 1953 Buick electrical trouble develops it [...]
NOTE: Series 40 6-volt and Series 50-70 12-volt specifications are given in Section 10-A. All other Sections of this manual apply to the Series 50-70 12-volt systems. For Series 40 refer to the appropriate section in Group 8 of the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. SECTION 10-A 1953 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1953 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS [...]
GROUP 9 - 1953 BUICK FRAME 9-1. CHECKING ALIGNMENT OF 1953 BUICK FRAME Checking Alignment of 1953 Buick Frame and Suspension Members When a 1953 Buick frame has been damaged by accident the following procedure may be used to check alignment of the 1953 Buick frame, and the alignment of the chassis suspension members with the frame. This [...]
GROUP 8 - 1953 BUICK BRAKES NOTE: For 1953 Buick brake information not listed above refer to Group 8 of the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 8-1 CHANGES IN 1953 BUICK BRAKE MECHANISM The regular (foot powered) hydraulic 1953 Buick brake mechanism used as standard equipment on all 1953 models except Model 76 X (Skylark) is essentially the [...]
GROUP 7 - 1953 BUICK STEERING GEAR AND TIE RODS 7-1 CHANGES IN 1953 BUICK STEERING GEARS AND TIE RODS Manual steering gears are used in Series 40-50 only. Power steering gears are optional on Series, 40-50 and are standard equipment in Series 70. Changes in 1953 Buick Manual Steering Gears The manual steering gears are [...]
GROUP 6 - 1953 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 6-1 1953 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION CHANGES Except for minor changes in tread, springs, shock absorber calibrations, and caster angle the 1953 Buick chassis suspension is identical with 1952 construction. For complete information and service procedures, refer to Group 6 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual, using the following [...]
GROUP 5 - 1953 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 5-1 1953 BUICK REAR AXLE CHANGES The 1953 Buick rear axle assembly is essentially the same design as the 1952 rear axle assembly; however, a number of changes were made which affect interchangeability of parts and some service procedures. This section will describe the changes and their related [...]