SECTION 10-I 1952 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-63 1952 BUICK CHARGE INDICATOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1952 Buick instrument cluster is similar to an ammeter; however, the scale is not graduated in amperes, therefore the indicator does not show the amount of current flowing. The [...]
SECTION 10-I - 1953 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-55 1953 BUICK CHARGE INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 1953 Buick Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1953 Buick instrument cluster is similar to an ammeter; however, the scale is not graduated in amperes, therefore the indicator does not show the amount of current [...]
SECTION 10-B 1953 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CONTENTS OF SECTION 10-B NOTE: This section applies to Series 50-70 12-volt systems. For Series 40 6-volt information refer to Section 10-B in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-7 1953 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of Battery and Cables Whenever 1953 Buick electrical trouble develops it [...]
SECTION 10-I 1951 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-65 CHARGE INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1951 Buick instrument cluster is similar to an ammeter; however, the scale is not graduated in amperes, therefore the indicator does not show the amount of current flowing. The current required [...]
SECTION 10-B 1951 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1951 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of Battery and Cables Whenever 1951 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, securely connected, and is functioning [...]
SECTION 10-I 1950 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-65 1950 BUICK CHARGE INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 1950 Buick Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1950 Buick instrument cluster is similar to an ammeter; however, the scale is not graduated in amperes, therefore the indicator does not show the amount of current flowing. [...]
SECTION 10-B 1950 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1950 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of Battery and Cables Whenever 1950 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, securely connected, and is functioning [...]
REPOSITIONING CLOCK RESET KNOB 1954 SERIES 50 & 70 CLOCKS In cases where the clock reset knob is difficult to grasp and tum, remove the clock and file the holes in the mounting brackets upward 1/16" so that the clock when reinstalled will be 1/16" lower. This will give sufficient finger room between the knob [...]
CLOCK FUSE CHANGE 1957 - All Series It has been found on one make of clock that if the glove compartment door is slammed excessively when the clock is in a certain stage of unwind, it is possible for the contact points to close without winding the clock. When this occurs with a two-ampere fuse [...]
SECTION 10-B BATTERY 10-7 BATTERY A new Delco-Remy battery, model 562, is used in all 1957 series. It is a 6 cell, 11 plates per cell battery with a 70 ampere-hour rating. This new battery, when used in conjunction with the improved 1957 cranking motor, increases cranking time from 85 to 120 seconds (at -10° [...]