SECTION 2-E 1957 BUICK ENGINE PARTS REPLACEMENT - CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 1957 BUICK - REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A 1957 Buick connecting rod bearing consists of two halves or shells which are alike and interchangeable in rod and cap. When the shells are placed in rod and cap [...]
SECTION 2-D 1957 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1957 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1957 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the radiator and 1957 Buick cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove coil, remove [...]
SECTION 2-C 1957 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-10 1957 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-CARE The purpose of a 1957 Buick engine tune-care 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 [...]
SECTION 2-B 1957 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 1957 Buick Engine, End Sectional View 2-4 1957 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1957 Buick Engines in Each Series The 1957 Buick Fireball V-8 engines used in all series are of the same basic design, differing only in compression ratio, power, carburetor equipment and intake and exhaust manifolds. [...]
SECTION 2-A 1957 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1957 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications 1957 Buick Engine Tightening Specification 2-2 1957 BUICK ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: See paragraph 2-3 for dimensions. 1957 Buick Engine Specifications 2-3 1957 BUICK ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: [...]
SECTION 1-B 1957 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 1957 Buick bearings after any repair work in which they are [...]
SECTION 1-A 1957 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES - 1957 BUICK LUBRICARE 1957 Buick Lubricare - Chassis 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 "ADD 1 QT" [...]
GROUP 0 - INTRODUCTION - 1957 BUICK INFORMATION 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 [...]
SECTION 13-O 1957 BUICK EXTERIOR MOLDINGS (SERIES 50-70) 13-40 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1957 BUICK EXTERIOR MOLDINGS (SERIES 50-70} The 1957 Buick exterior moldings are secured by any one or a combination of clips, screws, bolt and clip assemblies, and joint plates. Before removing any molding which has to be pried from the body, apply [...]
SECTION 13-N 1957 BUICK REAR END (SERIES 50-70) 13-38 1957 BUICK BACK WINDOW (SERIES 50-70) The 1957 Buick back window assembly consists of a large one-piece glass secured in the body opening by a one-piece rubber channel, and is designed to form a "Vee" at the 1957 Buick rear quarter areas as shown in Fig. [...]