SECTION 3-H 1958 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-27 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Rochester Model 4GC used on the Series 50-60-70-700 engine is a 4-barrel downdraft type which provides the advantages of a compound installation of two 2-barrel carburetors in one compact unit. See figure 3-75. 1958 [...]
SECTION 3-G 1958 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-23 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WW-2 Stromberg carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft, offset bowl type. See figure 3-60. 1958 Buick Stromberg WW-2 Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, idle (low speed) [...]
SECTION 3-F 1958 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Carter Model AFB carburetor used on the Series 50-60-70-700 engine is a 4-barrel downdraft type which provides the advantages of a compound installation of two 2-barrel carburetors in one compact unit. See figure 3-40. [...]
SECTION 3-E 1958 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-15 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WGD Carter carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft offset bowl type. See figure 3-17. 1958 Buick Carter WGD Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, low speed (idle) [...]
SECTION 3-D 1958 BUICK FUEL PUMP 3-11 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF TYPE FU FUEL PUMP Description of 1958 Buick Fuel Pump An AC Type FU fuel pump is used on all engines. The pump assembly is mounted on the right side of the timing chain cover in an inverted position, and the pump rocker arm [...]
SECTION 3-C 1958 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS - EXCEPT IN PUMP AND CARBURETOR ASSEMBLIES 3-7 1958 BUICK AIR CLEANER, GAS FILTER, AND MANIFOLD VALVE SERVICE 1958 Buick Air Cleaner Service A 1958 Buick air cleaner with a dirty element will restrict the air flow to the carburetor and cause a rich mixture at all [...]
SECTION 3-B 1958 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING OF A 1958 BUICK Improper Use of 1958 Buick Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, 1958 Buick owners should be advised on the proper use of the 1958 Buick accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the [...]
SECTION 3-A 1958 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-1 1958 BUICK SPECIFICATIONS, FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS General Specifications 1958 Buick Fuel and Exhaust Systems Specifications 1958 Buick Stromberg Carburetor Calibrations IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number stamped on air horn directly above the fuel inlet. [...]
SECTION 2-F 1958 BUICK ENGINE COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-20 1958 BUICK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SERVICES Checking and Filling 1958 Buick Engine Cooling System The coolant level should be checked only when the engine is cold and only enough coolant should be added to bring the level to the line marked "Filling Level Cold" [...]
SECTION 2-E 1958 BUICK ENGINE PARTS REPLACEMENT - CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 REPLACEMENT OF 1958 BUICK CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A 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 the ends extend [...]