2014 2014/02

1955 Buick Rear Axle Assembly Maintenance

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6-1 SPECIFICATIONS Rear Axle Gear Ratios The following gear ratios are standard; optional gear ratios are not available. The gear ratio is indicated by numbers stamped on bottom of axle housing. 1955 Buick Rear Axle Gear Ratios 6-2 CHANGES Description The 1955 Rear Axle Assembly is the same design previously used; however the [...]

2014 2014/02

1955 Buick Variable Pitch Dynaflow Transmission Maintenance

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SECTION 5-A - DYNAFLOW SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1955 Buick Dynaflow Specifications 5-2 GENERAL INFORMATION The 1954 Twin Turbine Dynaflow transmission has been redesigned, the major feature being the incorporation of a stator with variable pitch blades. The new stator gives the equivalent of a passing gear with no gear change; and is [...]

2014 2014/02

1955 Buick Engine, Fuel and Exhaust Systems Maintenance

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3-1 FUEL SYSTEM CHANGES Carburetors A new larger 4-barrel carburetor is used .on Series 60-50-70 engines. A 4-barrel carburetor replaces the 2-barrel carburetor previously used on Series 50 engines. The 1955 carburetor has increased throat diameters which increase efficiency and power output, and is 5/16" lower in height which allows a decrease in hood line. [...]

2014 2014/02

1955 Buick Engine Maintenance

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ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Engine Specifications Except for changes described in this group, the 1955 model engines remain the same as the 1954 for all series.   2-1 COMPRESSION RATIO Series 40 Engines The Synchromesh engine has a compression ratio of 7.5 to 1, and the Dynaflow engine has a compression ratio [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Frame and Sheet Metal Maintenance

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12-1 FRAME Frames for 1957 have been entirely redesigned. Lowering of the overall car height has been accomplished through newly designed side rails and cross-members. The new design incorporates added strength where required for the new body. The front cross-member has been revised to accommodate the new ball-joint type of front suspension and new front [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Radio, Heater, Air Conditioner, Windshield Wiper and Washer

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The radios for 1957 have been redesigned for clearer and better reception, greater stability of operation and improved appearance. The heater, defroster and air conditioner have been redesigned for 1957 to provide improved performance, easier servicing and more uniform temperature control.   11-1 RADIO General Description Clearer and better reception for 1957 has been obtained [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Electrical Systems & Battery Maintenance

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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° [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Brakes Maintenance

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SECTION 9-A MANUAL BRAKES 9-1 GENERAL INFORMATION Location Both manual and power brake pedals are suspended from a new bracket located under the instrument panel. The master cylinder location has been moved from the toe-board and placed at the left ventilation air duct cover assembly. The residual check valve is built into both manual and [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Steering Gear and Linkage Maintenance

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SECTION 8-A MANUAL STEERING GEAR 8-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The operation and construction of the 1957 manual steering gear is essentially the same as in 1956 with the exception that the pitman shaft is shorter, and the flexible coupling used on the 1956 power steering gear is also used on the manual steering gear. See Figure [...]

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