SECTION 2-D - 1953 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1953 BUICK V-8 CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1953 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the 1953 Buick radiator and 1953 Buick cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from the accelerator vacuum switch and [...]
SECTION 2-C - 1953 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1953 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-UP The purpose of a 1953 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 changes take place [...]
SECTION 2-B 1953 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1953 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS Series 40 Engine The 1953 Buick Series 40 is equipped with an "F 263" 8-in-line engine similar to the one used in 1952. For 1953 Buick production, slight changes in the shape of all piston heads and cylinder head combustion chambers have provided increased [...]
SECTION 2-D 1951 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1951 BUICK VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This procedure applies only on Series 40 engines used with Synchromesh transmissions; these engines have plain sleeve valve lifters. All other 1951 Buick engines have hydraulic valve lifters, indicated by a label on rocker arm cover, stating "This Engine [...]
SECTION 2-D 1950 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This procedure applies only on Series 40 engines used with Synchromesh transmissions; these engines have plain sleeve valve lifters. All other engines have hydraulic valve lifters, indicated by a label on rocker arm cover, stating-"This Engine Equipped with Hydraulic Lifters.'' [...]