SECTION 10-E 1956 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-29 THE 1956 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1956 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked by turning the ignition switch on and depressing the accelerator pedal. While accelerator pedal is depressed the cranking motor continues operation until the engine starts running on its [...]
SECTION 3-A 1952 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-1 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications 1952 Buick General Engine and Fuel Specifications 1952 Buick General Engine and Fuel Specification 1952 Buick Carter Carburetor and Choke Calibrations 1952 Buick Carter Carburetor and Choke Calibrations Specifications IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed [...]
SECTION 3-C - 1953 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT - EXCEPT IN PUMP AND CARBURETOR ASSEMBLIES NOTE: For Series 40 procedures see Section 3-C in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 3-7 AIR CLEANER, GAS FILTER, AND MANIFOLD VALVE SERVICE 1953 Buick Air Cleaner Service A 1953 Buick air cleaner with a dirty element, or with oil [...]
3-1 AIR CLEANER AND INTAKE SILENCER The low restriction concentric type air cleaner used on the 1955 40 Series will continue to be used in 1956. An improved air cleaner will be used on the 60-50-70 Series. Due to the engine's increased volumetric efficiency, the element has been redesigned to prevent the possibility of reservoir [...]
3-1 AIR CLEANER AND INTAKE SILENCER A new air cleaner with a high level in let tube, oval in shape, is used on the 1958 Buicks. Modified from the straight-ahead design of the 1957 air cleaner, the new in let tube is directed 15° to the right of the center line of the engine to [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 3-C ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS-EXCEPT IN PUMP AND CARBURETOR ASSEMBLIES 3-7 AIR CLEANER AND GAS FILTER SERVICE Air Cleaner Service An air cleaner with a dirty element, or with oil that is dirty, too heavy, or too high in the sump, will restrict the air flow to the carburetor and cause a rich mixture at [...]
CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS SERIES 40 SPECIFICATIONS See Paragraph 3-1 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for Series 40 specifications. SERIES 50-70 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1953 Buick Fuel and Exhaust System Specifications CARTER CARBURETOR AND CHOKE CALIBRATIONS IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number on the attached code tag. 1953 Buick Carter Carburetor [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]