SECTION 3-G 1958 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-23 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WW-2 Stromberg carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft, offset bowl type. See figure 3-60. 1958 Buick Stromberg WW-2 Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, idle (low speed) [...]
SECTION 3-F 1958 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Carter Model AFB carburetor used on the Series 50-60-70-700 engine is a 4-barrel downdraft type which provides the advantages of a compound installation of two 2-barrel carburetors in one compact unit. See figure 3-40. [...]
SECTION 3-E 1958 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-15 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1958 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WGD Carter carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft offset bowl type. See figure 3-17. 1958 Buick Carter WGD Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, low speed (idle) [...]
SECTION 3-A 1958 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-1 1958 BUICK SPECIFICATIONS, FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS General Specifications 1958 Buick Fuel and Exhaust Systems Specifications 1958 Buick Stromberg Carburetor Calibrations IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number stamped on air horn directly above the fuel inlet. [...]
SECTION 2-A 1958 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1958 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1958 Buick engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement [...]
GROUP 0 - INTRODUCTION- 1959 BUICK INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This manual is divided into major Groups, Sections, and Paragraphs as explained below. The purpose of this arrangement is to bring related subjects closely together in accordance with the usual methods of performing service operations, and consequently to present information in a logical and easily understood order. [...]
GROUP 0 – INTRODUCTION - 1958 BUICK INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This manual is divided into major Groups, Sections, and Paragraphs as explained below. The purpose of this arrangement is to bring related subjects closely together in accordance with the usual methods of performing service operations, and consequently to present information in a logical and easily understood [...]
SECTION 10-C 1957 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 GENERAL INFORMATION - 1957 BUICK BATTERY Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery catalogue number 562 is used in all models. This 1957 Buick battery has 6 cells with 11 plates per cell, a capacity of 70 ampere-hours at a 20 hour rate, and a rating of 840 watt-hours. The [...]
SECTION 10-A 1957 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1957 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1957 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Generator 1957 Buick Generator Specifications 1957 Buick Generator Regulator 1957 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1957 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick [...]
SECTION 9-A 1957 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION 9-1 1957 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1957 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents [...]