SECTION 10-A 1952 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1952 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1952 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1952 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1952 Buick Generator 1952 Buick Generating System Specifications 1952 Buick Generating System Specification 1952 Buick Generator Regulator 1952 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1952 BUICK CRANKING [...]
SECTION-10-F 1953 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM NOTE: This section applies to the Series 50-70 12-Volt ignition system. For Series 40 6-Volt ignition information refer to the revised specifications given in paragraph 10-4 and figure 10-49 of this manual and to Section 10-F in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 10-39 1953 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND [...]
SECTION-10-F 1951 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM 10-42 THE 1951 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS The 1951 Buick ignition system consists of the ignition switch, ignition coil, ignition distributor, spark plugs, and the low and high tension wiring. Electrical energy is obtained from the battery while cranking and during idle speeds, and from the generator at higher speeds. These [...]
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-A ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1956 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Generator 1956 Buick Generator Specifications Generator Regulator 1956 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1956 Buick Cranking Specifications 10-4 IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Ignition Coil 1956 [...]
SECTION-10-F 1950 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM 10-42 THE 1950 BUICK IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS The 1950 Buick ignition system consists of the 1950 Buick ignition switch, 1950 Buick ignition coil, 1950 Buick ignition distributor, 1950 Buick spark plugs, and the low and high tension wiring. Electrical energy is obtained from the battery while cranking and during idle speeds, and from the generator [...]
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 [...]
12 V-BATTERY FREEZE UP For record purposes, the following is a copy of a "Special Service Letter" No. 122 sent to the field. There have been recent reports of 12V batteries freezing while cars are in storage. This freezing is caused by a low charged condition. The specific gravity of all 12V batteries in inventory [...]
RUN-DOWN BATTERIES A few cases of run-down batteries have been found to be due to improper adjustment of the trunk light which allows the light to remain on when the lid is closed. When properly adjusted, the trunk lamp should light when opening the trunk lid, at a point from eight (8) to ten (10) [...]
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° [...]