SECTION 2-G 1958 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT, FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT, ENGINE BALANCING 2-25 1958 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT The engine and transmission when properly aligned with the frame of the car, must rest in a normal position which does not impose any shear strain on any of the rubber mounting pads. The following procedure should be [...]
SECTION 2-D 1958 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1958 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1958 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the 1958 Buick radiator and cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes and hoses from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove [...]
SECTION 2-C - 1958 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-10 1958 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1958 Buick engine tune up 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 [...]
SECTION 2-B 1958 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1958 BUICK ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS 1958 Buick Engines In Each Series The 1958 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. An important feature is the interchangeability of [...]
SECTION 2-A 1958 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1958 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1958 Buick engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement [...]
SECTION 1-B 1958 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 bearings after any repair work in which they are involved. 1-9 [...]
SECTION 1-A 1958 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS & 1958 BUICK LUBRICATION CHART 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES - 1958 BUICK LUBRICARE 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" marks on [...]
GROUP 0 – INTRODUCTION - 1958 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 [...]