1959 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1959 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1959 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1959 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the 1959 Buick brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are [...]
SECTION 5-B - 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1959 Buick Twin Turbine transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all [...]
SECTION 5-B 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1958 Buick Variable Pitch Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in [...]
SECTION 2-C - 1958 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-10 1958 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1958 Buick engine tune up 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 [...]
SECTION 8-B 1955 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1955 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 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 [...]
SECTION 5-B 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS-ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1955 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 test [...]
SECTION 5-B 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1954 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 [...]
SECTION 5-B 1952 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a 1952 Buick rear axle is suspected of being noisy it is advisable to make a thorough test to determine whether the noise originates in the tires, road surface, front wheel bearings, engine, transmission, or rear axle assembly. Noise which originates in [...]
SECTION 2-C 1952 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1952 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP The purpose of an 1952 Buick engine tune-up 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 place gradually [...]
SECTION 5-B 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a 1951 Buick rear axle is suspected of being noisy it is advisable to make a thorough test to determine whether the noise originates in the tires, road surface, front wheel bearings, engine, transmission, or rear axle assembly. Noise which originates in other [...]