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1956 Buick Cylinder Head and Valve Mechanism Service

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SECTION 2-D 1956 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1956 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1956 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the radiator and cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove coil, remove throttle return [...]

2014 2014/11

1956 Buick Engine Description

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SECTION 2-B 1956 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1956 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS Engines in Each Series The 1956 Buick Fireball V-8 engines used in all series are of the same basic design, differing only in compression ratio, power, carburetor equipment and intake and exhaust manifolds. An important feature is the interchangeability of almost all parts. [...]

2014 2014/11

1956 Buick Engine Specifications

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SECTION 2-A 1956 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1956 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Fuel System Trouble Diagnosis

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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 [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Engine Mountings, Flywheel and Housing Service

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SECTION 2-G 1955 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT, FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT, ENGINE BALANCING 2-25 1955 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT The 1955 Buick engine and transmission assembly must rest in a normal position which does not impose any side strain on the three rubber mounting pads. The following procedure may be used to obtain proper adjustment of the 1955 [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Cooling and Oiling Systems Service

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SECTION 2-F 1955 BUICK COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-20 1955 BUICK COOLING SYSTEM SERVICES Checking and Filling 1955 Buick Cooling System The coolant level should be checked only when the engine is cold and only enough water should be added to bring the level to the line marked "Filling Level Cold" stamped about 1" below [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Replacement of Engine Parts

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SECTION 2-E 1955 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 1955 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A 1955 Buick connecting rod bearing consists of two halves or shells which are alike and interchangeable in rod and cap. When the shells are placed in rod and cap the ends extend slightly [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Cylinder Head and Valve Mechanism Service

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SECTION 2-D 1955 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1955 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1955 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the 1955 Buick radiator and cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove coil, remove throttle return [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Engine Tune-Up and Trouble Diagnosis

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SECTION 2-C 1955 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1955 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1955 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 [...]

2014 2014/11

1955 Buick Engine Description

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SECTION 2-B 1955 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1955 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1955 Buick Engines in Each Series The 1955 Buick Fireball V-8 engines used in all series are of the same basic design, differing only in bore and piston displacement, compression ratio, power, and carburetor equipment. An important feature is the interchangeability of almost all parts [...]

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