SECTION 4-B 1956 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: 1956 Buick Synchromesh Transmission is standard and Dynaflow transmission is optional on Series 40. Dynaflow is standard and Synchromesh is not available on Series 50-60-70. 4-7 1956 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications [...]
SECTION 4-A 1956 BUICK CLUTCH 4-1 1956 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Specifications 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK CLUTCH A single plate, dry disc clutch is used in cars equipped with synchromesh transmissions. The 1956 Buick clutch is [...]
SECTION 3-B - 1956 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING Improper Use of Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, owners should be advised on the proper use of the accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the accelerator pedal just far enough to cause cranking motor [...]
SECTION 2-C 1956 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1956 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1956 Buick engine tune up is to restore power and performance that has been lost through wear, corrosion, or deterioration of one or more parts or units. In the normal operation of an engine these [...]
SECTION 10-B 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1955 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1955 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1955 Buick electrical trouble develops it is desirable to make a quick check of the battery and cables to make certain that this source of current is in good condition, securely connected, and is [...]
SECTION 9-B 1955 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1955 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1955 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1955 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the 1955 Buick brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are cold. For average [...]
SECTION 7-B 1955 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in others because of road [...]
SECTION 5-B 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS-ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1955 Buick Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all ranges under appropriate driving conditions. The road test [...]
SECTION 4-A 1955 BUICK CLUTCH - SERIES 40-50-60 4-1 1955 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1955 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1955 Buick Clutch Specifications 1955 Buick Clutch Specifications 1955 Buick Clutch Specification 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1955 BUICK CLUTCH Single plate, dry disc clutches of two different designs are used [...]
SECTION 3-B 1955 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING OF A 1955 BUICK Improper Use of 1955 Buick Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, owners should be advised on the proper use of the 1955 Buick accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the 1955 Buick accelerator pedal just far [...]