10-7 1954 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - BATTERY AND CABLES Quick Check of 1954 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1954 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 functioning properly. This check [...]
1954 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1954 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1954 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1954 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are cold. For average [...]
SECTION 7-B 1954 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 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1954 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 [...]
SECTION 3-B 1954 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING Improper Use of 1954 Buick Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, 1954 Buick owners should be advised on the proper use of the accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the 1954 Buick accelerator pedal just far enough to cause [...]
SECTION 2-C 1954 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1954 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1954 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 1952 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1952 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of Battery and Cables Whenever 1952 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 functioning [...]
SECTION 8-B 1952 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 8-5 1952 BUICK TESTING BRAKES Overall 1952 Buick brake performance cannot be properly tested with the wheels jacked up because this procedure does not test the self-energizing servo action of the brake shoes and the effect of car weight distribution on deceleration. 1952 Buick Brakes should be tested on dry, [...]
SECTION 6-B 1952 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-9 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 and [...]
SECTION 5-B 1952 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a 1952 Buick rear axle is suspected of being noisy it is advisable to make a thorough test to determine whether the noise originates in the tires, road surface, front wheel bearings, engine, transmission, or rear axle assembly. Noise which originates in [...]