CARBURETOR SPECIFICATION Following are the latest carburetor specifications for 1954 and 1955. Rather than list the individual changes we are reprinting the specifications for both Carter and Stromberg carburetors. These are the latest complete specifications available at this time. CARTER CARBURETOR & CHOKE CALIBRATIONS 1954 IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number on the [...]
ENGINE SPECIFICATION 1955 Buick Engine Specification ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS AND ADJUSTMENTS 1955 Buick Engine Dimensions NOTE: The only changes in engine dimension fits and adjustments for the 1955 Models are as follows: CAMSHAFT IDENTIFICATION Camshafts may be identified by a ground land just forward of the No. 3 bearing [...]
PRODUCT REPORT INFORMATION When submitting product reports on any of the component parts of the car, our Engineering and Inspection Departments would like to have more complete information on the parts in question. When reporting clock failure, the make (Borg or New Haven) should be mentioned. The clocks can be easily identified by observing the [...]
PINION PRESS The 3.6 rear axle pinion gear will not fit between the screws of theKent-Moorej-1292-Dpinionpress. To overcome this difficulty it is suggested that the two screws be modified as shown in Fig. 247. 1953 Buick Pinion Press HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTER TEST CHECKING LEAKDOWN RATE BEFORE CHECKING LEAKDOWN RATE, ALL HYDRAULIC VALVE [...]
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1953 Buick Body Specifications 1953 COLOR CHART ALL SERIES In order to simplify the ordering of Duco Paints, DuPont has set up a new paint ordering code number system. It is suggested that when purchasing or ordering any Duco Paints that the new paint order numbers given in the following chart be used. 1953 [...]
AIR CONDITIONING TEST DATA To date we have not released any temperatures or pressures for testing car air conditioning equipment to determine whether or not it is functioning within normal limits. We now have some data and are listing it below. To check a unit the following conditions must be adhered to: No sun on [...]
1953 RADIOS ALL SERIES There have been a number of changes in the 1953 radios in both the Series 40, 6 volt and the Series 50-70, 12 volt systems. Selectronic radios will again be optional equipment on the 1953 models. As before, this radio will automatically seek out and select a station at a touch [...]
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 [...]
1953 Buick Frame SPRING & SHIM CAMPAIGN 1953 - 76X SKYLARK Special Service Letter - Dealer No. 124 A change in the front suspension has been made in production on all 70 Series cars to improve appearance and ride. This change is to be campaigned on all Skylark (76X) models prior to Serial [...]
BRAKE CHANGES Series 40 The 1953 Series 40 will have the same brake specifications and dimensions as the 1952 Series 40. However, all series are now equipped with the new orange-colored brake shoe lining. This lining was started in production on all late 1952 production. Tests have proven this lining to be the best available. [...]