SECTION 10-E 1953 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM NOTE: This section applies to the Series 50-70 12-volt cranking system. For Series 40 6-volt cranking information refer to Section 10-E in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-28 THE 1953 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1953 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked by [...]
SECTION 3-F - 1953 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-21 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1953 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Carter Model WCFB carburetor used on the Series 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 - 1953 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR AND CLIMATIC CONTROL NOTE: For Series 40 procedures see Section 3-E in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 3-15 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1953 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WCD Carter carburetor used on Series 50 engines is a 2-barrel down draft type. See figure 3-18. [...]
SECTION 3-A 1953 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-1 SPECIFICATIONS, 1953 BUICK V-8 FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS General Specifications 1953 Buick Exhaust System Specifiations 1953 Buick Exhaust System Specifiation 1953 Buick Carter Carburetor and Choke Calibrations IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number on the attached [...]
SECTION 10-E 1951 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-31 THE 1951 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1951 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked and started automatically, after the ignition has been turned on, by pressing down on the accelerator pedal. The cranking motor circuit is automatically opened and the 1951 Buick cranking motor [...]
SECTION 3-E 1951 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR AND CLIMATIC CONTROL 3-18 1951 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 1951 Buick Carter carburetors have the following model and code numbers: 1951 Buick Carter Carburetor Identifcation Numbers The model designation, which is cast on the main body below the gasoline inlet, indicates the basic design of the unit. [...]
SECTION 3-A 1951 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 3-1 SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate [...]
CARBURETOR SPECIFICATION Following are the latest carburetor specifications for 1954 and 1955. Rather than list the individual changes we are reprinting the specifications for both Carter and Stromberg carburetors. These are the latest complete specifications available at this time. CARTER CARBURETOR & CHOKE CALIBRATIONS 1954 IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number on the [...]
SECTION 10-E 1950 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-31 THE 1950 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1950 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked and started automatically, after the ignition has been turned on, by pressing down on the accelerator pedal. The 1950 Buick cranking motor circuit is automatically opened and the cranking motor [...]
SECTION 3-E 1950 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR AND CLIMATIC CONTROL 3-18 1950 BUICK CARTER CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 1950 Buick Carter carburetors used on 1950 engines have the following model and code numbers: The model designation, which is cast on the main body below the gasoline inlet, indicates the basic design of the unit. The code number, [...]