SECTION 10-G 1955 BUICK LIGHTS - LIGHTING SYSTEM 10-47 1955 BUICK LIGHTING SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER Description of 1955 Buick Lighting Switch The 1955 Buick lighting switch is a "push-pull" type which also incorporates a manually operated rheostat for controlling the map and 1955 Buick instrument panel lights. Three "push-pull" positions of the switch knob provide control of [...]
SECTION 10-E 1955 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-29 THE 1955 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1955 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 cranking motor continues operation until the engine starts running on its own [...]
SECTION 10-D 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM CONTENTS OF SECTION 10-D 10-20 THE 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1955 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 [...]
SECTION 10-C 1955 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 GENERAL 1955 BUICK BATTERY INFORMATION Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery number 3 KM 60-W is used in all models. This 1955 Buick battery has 6 cells with 9 plates per cell, a capacity of 60 ampere-hours at a 20 hour rate, and a rating of 720 watt-hours. The 1955 [...]
SECTION 10-B 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1955 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1955 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1955 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 [...]
SECTION 10-A 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1955 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Generator 1955 Buick Generating System Specifications 1955 Buick Generator Regulator 1955 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1955 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Cranking Motor [...]
SECTION 10-I 1954 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-55 1954 BUICK CHARGE INDICATOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 1954 Buick Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1954 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-J 1954 BUICK WIRING CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 10-59 1954 BUICK CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS AND 1954 BUICK FUSE BLOCK This Section contains 1954 Buick wiring diagrams for chassis and body. The 1954 Buick wiring may be easily traced by paying attention to the color code on each wire and the color code indicated on the diagrams. Many of the [...]
SECTION 10-H 1954 BUICK SIGNAL SYSTEMS 10-52 1954 BUICK HORNS AND CONTROL CIRCUIT 1954 Buick Horns and Relay Two Delco-Remy electrically operated vibrator type horns are mounted in front of the radiator. Both 1954 Buick horns are operated simultaneously by a horn relay which is controlled by the horn button on steering wheel. The left hand horn [...]
SECTION 10-G 1954 BUICK LIGHTS - LIGHTING SYSTEM 10-47 1954 BUICK LIGHTING SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER Description of 1954 Buick Light Switch The 1954 Buick lighting switch is a "push-pull" type which also incorporates a manually operated rheostat for controlling the map and instrument panel lights. Three "push-pull" positions of the switch knob provide control of the [...]