SECTION 3-H 1957 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-27 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1957 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBUROOR General Description The Rochester Model4GC used on the Series 50-60-70 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. 1957 Buick [...]
SECTION 3-G 1957 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-23 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1957 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. 1957 Buick Stromberg WW-2 Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, idle (low speed) [...]
SECTION 3-F 1957 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1957 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBUROOR General Description The Carter Model AFB carburetor used on the Series 50-60-70 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 1957 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-15 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1957 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. 1957 Buick Carter WGD Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, low speed (idle) [...]
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 9-D 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1956 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used. The 1956 Buick power brake unit consists of an air [...]
SECTION 6-B 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SERVICE PROCEDURES 6-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY It is not necessary to remove the 1956 Buick rear axle assembly for repair or replacement of a strut rod, an axle shaft, a wheel bearing, or a wheel bearing seal; however, the 1956 Buick rear axle [...]
SECTION 5-C 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION Removal of 1956 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Hoist front and rear of car and rest it solidly on stands placed under frame. Frame side rail should be at least 20" above floor. Disconnect torque tube from [...]
SECTION 4-B 1956 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: 1956 Buick Synchromesh Transmission is standard and Dynaflow transmission is optional on Series 40. Dynaflow is standard and Synchromesh is not available on Series 50-60-70. 4-7 1956 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications [...]
SECTION 5-C 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Removal of 1955 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Hoist front and rear of car and rest it solidly on stands placed under frame. Frame side rail should be at least 20" above floor. Disconnect torque tube from torque ball [...]