SECTION 5-B - 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1959 Buick Twin Turbine transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all [...]
SECTION 5-A 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 5-1 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1959 Buick Twin Turbine Transmission Identification Number A production identification number is stamped into the lower edge of the reaction shaft flange directly to rear of the high (left) accumulator. The identification number consists of a [...]
SECTION 4-B - 1959 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: 1959 Buick Synchromesh transmissions are standard and automatic transmissions are optional on Series 4400. The 1959 Buick twin turbine transmission is standard and Synchromesh is not available on Series 4600-4700-4800. 4-7 1959 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1959 Buick [...]
SECTION 4-A 1959 BUICK CLUTCH 4-1 1959 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1959 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1959 Buick Clutch Specifications 1959 Buick Clutch Specifications 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1959 BUICK CLUTCH A single plate, dry disc clutch is used in cars equipped with synchromesh transmissions. The 1959 Buick clutch is [...]
SECTION 3-H - 1959 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-27 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1959 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Rochester Model 4GC used on Series 4600-4700-4800 engines 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. 1959 [...]
SECTION 3-G - 1959 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-23 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1959 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WW-2 Stromberg carburetor used on Series 4400 engines is a 2-barrel down draft, offset bowl type. See figure 3-60. 1959 Buick Stromberg WW-2 Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, idle (low [...]
SECTION 3-F - 1959 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1959 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Carter Model AFB carburetor used on Series 4600-4700-4800 engines 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 - 1959 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-15 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1959 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WGD Carter carburetor used on Series 4400 engines is a 2-barrel down draft offset bowl type. See figure 3-17. 1959 Buick Carter WGD Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, low speed [...]
SECTION 3-D - 1959 BUICK FUEL PUMP 3-11 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF TYPE HE FUEL PUMP Description of 1959 Buick Fuel Pump An AC Type HE fuel pump is used on all engines. The pump assembly is mounted on the right side of the timing chain cover in an inserted position, and the pump rocker [...]
SECTION 3-C - 1959 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS - EXCEPT IN PUMP AND CARBURETOR ASSEMBLIES 3-7 1959 BUICK AIR CLEANER, GAS FILTER, AND MANIFOLD VALVE SERVICE 1959 Buick Air Cleaner Service An air cleaner with a dirty element will restrict the air flow to the carburetor and cause a rich mixture at all [...]