1957 TABULATION OF ODOMETER RATIOS 1957 Buick Rear Axle Ratios LUBRICATING AXLE SHAFTS It is recommended that when assembling a rear axle assembly or when installing axle shafts that the bronze bushing in the differential bearing support and the journal area on the axle shaft be lubricated thoroughly with the standard hypoid rear [...]
STRAIGHT-EIGHT ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD 1953 Buick F-263 Engine Combustion Chamber The cylinder head used with the "F-263" Straight Eight engine has been redesigned to improve power and economy. Increased compression ratios have been made possible, without adversely affecting detonation characteristics, by changing combustion chamber and piston head shapes to compress the fuel charge [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This section of the 1950 Buick Service Bulletins is about 1950 Buick Rear Axle Maintenance. Page 37 of the 1949 BPS Abridged Edition describes improved service differential gears available for 1940-41-42-H42 Series 40 and 50 cars. The Parts Department has now replaced the 1393200 gearset (4.454-1 ratio with case) with the 1393765 gearset which is [...]