SECTION 3-B 1957 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING OF A 1957 BUICK Improper Use of 1957 Buick Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, 1957 Buick owners should be advised on the proper use of the 1957 Buick accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the [...]
SECTION 10-B 1956 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 BATTERY AND CABLES - TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1956 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1956 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, [...]
SECTION 9-B 1956 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1956 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1956 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1956 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are [...]
SECTION 8-A 1956 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 8-1 1956 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR 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 [...]
SECTION 7-B 1956 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR ON A 1956 BUICK General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in [...]
SECTION 6-A 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-1 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightening without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick rear axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]
SECTION 5-B 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS-ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1956 Buick Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all ranges under appropriate driving conditions. The road [...]
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 4-A 1956 BUICK CLUTCH 4-1 1956 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Specifications 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK CLUTCH A single plate, dry disc clutch is used in cars equipped with synchromesh transmissions. The 1956 Buick clutch is [...]
SECTION 3-B - 1956 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING Improper Use of Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, owners should be advised on the proper use of the accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the accelerator pedal just far enough to cause cranking motor [...]