SECTION 10-D 1957 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM 10-20 THE 1957 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1957 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, signalling devices, and accessories, at operating speeds above 25 MPH up to the limit [...]
SECTION 10-C 1957 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 GENERAL INFORMATION - 1957 BUICK BATTERY Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery catalogue number 562 is used in all models. This 1957 Buick battery has 6 cells with 11 plates per cell, a capacity of 70 ampere-hours at a 20 hour rate, and a rating of 840 watt-hours. The [...]
SECTION 10-B 1957 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1957 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1957 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1957 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, [...]
SECTION 10-A 1957 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1957 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1957 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Generator 1957 Buick Generator Specifications 1957 Buick Generator Regulator 1957 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1957 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick [...]
SECTION 9-C 1957 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES NOTE: See Paragraph 9-16 for 1957 Buick Power Brake Cylinder Service. 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1957 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1957 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1957 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from [...]
SECTION 9-D 1957 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1957 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a 1957 Buick power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1957 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained [...]
1957 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1957 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1957 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are cold. For average driving, [...]
SECTION 9-A 1957 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION 9-1 1957 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 1957 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents [...]
SECTION 8-B 1957 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1957 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 1957 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 8-1 1957 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 1957 Buick Manual Steering specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]