2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Chassis Suspension Specifications & Maintenance

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7-1 SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Chassis Specifications   7-2 FRONT END SUSPENSION Two entirely new features have been incorporated into Buick's front suspension system for 1957: anti-dive geometry and ball-joint type pivots. To reduce roll, the front stabilizer bar has been increased in diameter from .687" to .750". See Figure 7-1. 1957 Buick [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Rear Axle Specifications & Maintenance

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6-1 REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION General Specifications The general specifications remain the same as in 1956 except that the torque specifications for torque tube to torque ball bolts have been changed from 30-35 ft. lbs. to 45-55 ft. lbs. and there is a change in gear ratios. The following gear ratios are standard; optional [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Maintenance

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5- 1 1957 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE The 1957 Twin Turbine Dynaflow transmission will be available as optional equipment for the Series 40 only. The following changes have been made in this transmission. Due to the lowering of the over-all car height, the transmission oil pan is shallower to provide greater road clearance. It has [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Clutch, Synchromesh Transmission and U-Joint Maintenance

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4-1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY A new type centrifugal weighted clutch pres­ sure plate is used in 1957. The outer ends of the release Ievers are weighted so that at higher engine speeds where slipping is liable to occur, centrifugal force causes more pressure to be applied on the pressure plate. The faster the clutch revolves, the [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Engine, Fuel and Exhaust Systems Maintenance

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3-1 FUEL TANK A new fuel tank is used in all 1957 series, having its filler neck located at the center of the rear bumper. The new fuel tank incorporates a replaceable type fuel strainer located at the bottom of the tank, at the outlet. See Figure 3-1. 1957 Buick Fuel Tank To [...]

2014 2014/02

1957 Buick Engine Information & Maintenance

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GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick General Specifications   2-1 ENGINE DESCRIPTION The Buick engine has been increased in size for all 1957 models. All series use the same basic engine with a bore of 4.125", and a stroke of 3.4", and a piston displacement of 364 cubic inches. The larger displacement is partly [...]

2014 2014/01

1954 Buick Miscellaneous Changes

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HORN CONTACT LOCATION: The horn contact location has been moved up on the steering shaft under the instrument panel. GENERATOR MOUNTING: The generator mounting bracket has been removed from the right hand exhaust manifold. The bracket is integral with the right front engine mount. This new arrangement lowers the position of the fan belt and [...]

2014 2014/01

1954 Buick Air Conditioning Unit

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1954 Buick Air Conditioning Unit The 1954 Buick air conditioning unit as adapted to 1954 production has considerable changes and modifications. The changes are as follows: Check Valve. The check valve as used in 1953, has been deleted. No valve is being used. The receiver continues to be located beneath the radiator pan, [...]

2014 2014/01

1954 Buick Instrument Panel Introduction

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1954 Buick Instrument Panel Introduction - Series 50-70 1954 BUICK INSTRUMENT PANEL INTRODUCTION: (Series 50-70) Fig. 26. The instrument panel on Series 50-70 is completely new. The panel is fabricated in two sections and both are bolted to the body. The top panel section is fastened by screws to the vertical panel, called [...]

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