SECTION 10-D 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM CONTENTS OF SECTION 10-D 10-20 THE 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1955 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 [...]
SECTION 10-C 1955 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 GENERAL 1955 BUICK BATTERY INFORMATION Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery number 3 KM 60-W is used in all models. This 1955 Buick battery has 6 cells with 9 plates per cell, a capacity of 60 ampere-hours at a 20 hour rate, and a rating of 720 watt-hours. The 1955 [...]
SECTION 10-B 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1955 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1955 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1955 Buick electrical trouble develops it is desirable to make a quick check of the battery and cables to make certain that this source of current is in good condition, securely connected, and is [...]
SECTION 10-A 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1955 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Generator 1955 Buick Generating System Specifications 1955 Buick Generator Regulator 1955 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1955 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Cranking Motor [...]
SECTION 9-D 1955 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1955 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1955 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular (foot powered) brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used on the front secondary shoes. This lining is identified [...]
SECTION 9-C 1955 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1955 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1955 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must not be overfilled, however, as expansion due to heat absorbed [...]
SECTION 9-B 1955 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1955 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1955 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1955 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the 1955 Buick brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are cold. For average [...]
SECTION 9-A 1955 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION 9-1 1955 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1955 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which [...]
SECTION 8-B 1955 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1955 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 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 [...]
SECTION 8-A 1955 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 8-1 1955 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1955 Buick manual steering specifications specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty [...]