SECTION 3-A 1957 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-1 1957 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications 1957 Buick General Fuel and Exhaust Systems Specifications Stromberg Carburetor Calibrations IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number stamped on air horn directly above the fuel inlet. [...]
SECTION 2-G 1957 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT, FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT, ENGINE BALANCING 2-25 1957 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT The 1957 Buick engine and transmission assembly must rest in a .normal position which does not impose any side strain on the three rubber mounting pads. The following procedure may be used to obtain proper adjustment of the [...]
SECTION 2-F 1957 BUICK ENGINE COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-20 1957 BUICK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SERVICES Checking and Filling 1957 Buick Engine Cooling System The coolant level should be checked only when the 1957 Buick engine is cold and only enough water should be added to bring the level to the line marked "Filling [...]
SECTION 2-E 1957 BUICK ENGINE PARTS REPLACEMENT - CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 1957 BUICK - REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A 1957 Buick connecting rod bearing consists of two halves or shells which are alike and interchangeable in rod and cap. When the shells are placed in rod and cap [...]
SECTION 2-D 1957 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1957 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1957 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the radiator and 1957 Buick cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove coil, remove [...]
SECTION 2-C 1957 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-10 1957 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-CARE The purpose of a 1957 Buick engine tune-care is to restore power and performance that has been lost through wear, corrosion, or deterioration of one or more parts or units. In the normal operation of an engine these changes take [...]
SECTION 2-B 1957 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 1957 Buick Engine, End Sectional View 2-4 1957 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1957 Buick Engines in Each Series The 1957 Buick Fireball V-8 engines used in all series are of the same basic design, differing only in compression ratio, power, carburetor equipment and intake and exhaust manifolds. [...]
SECTION 2-A 1957 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1957 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications 1957 Buick Engine Tightening Specification 2-2 1957 BUICK ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: See paragraph 2-3 for dimensions. 1957 Buick Engine Specifications 2-3 1957 BUICK ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 2-G - 1956 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTINGS ADJUSTMENT, FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT, ENGINE BALANCING 2-25 1956 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTINGS ADJUSTMENT The 1956 Buick engine and transmission assembly must rest in a normal position which does not impose any side strain on the three rubber mounting pads. The following procedure may be used to obtain proper adjustment of [...]