SECTION 2-D 1957 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1957 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1957 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the radiator and 1957 Buick 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 [...]
SECTION 2-C 1957 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-10 1957 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-CARE The purpose of a 1957 Buick engine tune-care 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 [...]
SECTION 2-B 1957 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 1957 Buick Engine, End Sectional View 2-4 1957 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1957 Buick Engines in Each Series The 1957 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. [...]
SECTION 2-A 1957 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 1957 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 1957 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications 1957 Buick Engine Tightening Specification 2-2 1957 BUICK ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: See paragraph 2-3 for dimensions. 1957 Buick Engine Specifications 2-3 1957 BUICK ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: [...]
SECTION 1-B 1957 BUICK BEARING SERVICE (BALL AND ROLLER) The instructions in this Section cover removal, installation, cleaning and inspection of all ball and roller bearings used in the various units of the vehicle. These instructions must be carefully followed to avoid failure of 1957 Buick bearings after any repair work in which they are [...]
SECTION 1-A 1957 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES - 1957 BUICK LUBRICARE 1957 Buick Lubricare - Chassis Check engine oil level only after engine has been stopped for at least three to five minutes to allow oil to drain down. The oil level should be maintained between the "FULL" and "ADD 1 QT" [...]
GROUP 0 - INTRODUCTION - 1957 BUICK INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This manual is divided into major Groups, Sections, and Paragraphs as explained below. The purpose of this arrangement is to bring related subjects closely together in accordance with the usual methods of performing service operations, and consequently to present information in a logical and easily understood [...]
SECTION 13-D 1956 BUICK CONVERTIBLE TOP POWER SYSTEM 13-12 OPERATION OF 1956 BUICK FOLDING TOP When the control knob is pushed forward, the feed wire is connected to the red motor lead and the motor and pump assembly operate to force the hydraulic fluid through the hoses to the lower ends of the double-acting cylinders. [...]
SECTION 13-E 1956 BUICK POWER FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 13-15 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES Three types of 1956 Buick seat adjusters are available for the front seat assembly. On all 1956 Buick models except 66C, 56C, 73, 76C, 76R, the manual seat adjuster is installed as standard equipment and the six-way electric [...]
SECTION 13-C 1956 BUICK WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL 13-10 1956 BUICK WINDSHIELD WIPERS Description of 1956 Buick Windshield Wipers All series windshield wiper motors are mounted on an auxiliary drive which is attached to the front face of the cowl panel under the hood. The motor drives a short shaft in the auxiliary [...]