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1959 Buick Cranking System

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SECTION 10-E 1959 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-29 THE 1959 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1959 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked by turning the ignition switch on and depressing the accelerator pedal. While accelerator pedal is depressed the 1959 Buick cranking motor continues operation until the engine starts running [...]

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1959 Buick Generating System

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SECTION 10-D 1959 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM 10-20 THE 1959 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1959 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, signaling devices, and accessories, at operating speeds above 25 MPH up to the limit [...]

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1959 Buick Battery and Cables

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SECTION 10-C 1959 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery model 562 or Cat. No. 562 is used in all models. This 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 1959 Buick [...]

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1959 Buick Electrical Trouble Diagnosis

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SECTION 10-B 1959 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1959 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES - TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1959 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1959 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, [...]

2014 2014/11

1959 Buick Electrical Specifications

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SECTION 10-A 1959 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1959 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1959 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1959 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1959 Buick Generator 1959 Buick Generator Specifications 1959 Buick Generator Regulator 1959 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications   10-3 1959 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1959 Buick Cranking Motor [...]

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1959 Buick Power Brakes Maintenance

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SECTION 9-D 1959 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1959 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1959 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained with reduced [...]

2014 2014/11

1959 Buick Brake Service, Adjustment and Repair

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SECTION 9-C 1959 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1959 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1959 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1959 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must not be overfilled, however, as expansion [...]

2014 2014/11

1959 Buick Brake Trouble Diagnosis

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1959 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1959 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1959 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1959 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the 1959 Buick brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are [...]

2014 2014/11

1959 Buick Brake Specifications

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1959 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION 9-1 1959 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 1959 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate [...]

2014 2014/11

1959 Buick Power Steering Gear and Pump

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SECTION 8-B ROTARY VALVE 1959 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 ROTARY VALVE 1959 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 1959 Buick Power Steering Gear specifications are for clean and lightly [...]

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