SECTION 10-E 1956 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM 10-29 THE 1956 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM General Description The 1956 Buick cranking system permits the engine to be cranked by turning the ignition switch on and depressing the accelerator pedal. While accelerator pedal is depressed the cranking motor continues operation until the engine starts running on its [...]
SECTION 10-D 1956 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM CONTENTS OF SECTION 10-D 10-20 THE 1956 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM The 1956 Buick generating system restores to the battery the energy used in cranking the engine. It also supplies current to carry the electrical load of the ignition, lights, signalling devices, and accessories, at operating speeds above 25 MPH [...]
SECTION 10-C 1956 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES 10-14 1956 BUICK BATTERY - GENERAL INFORMATION Delco-Remy 12-volt storage battery number 3 KMR 62 is used in all models. This battery has 6 cells with 9 plates per cell, a capacity of 62 ampere-hours at a 20 hour rate, and a rating of 744 watt-hours. The 1956 [...]
SECTION 10-B 1956 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 BATTERY AND CABLES - TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1956 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1956 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, [...]
SECTION 10-A 1956 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1956 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1956 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1956 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1956 Buick Generator 1956 Buick Generator Specifications 1956 Buick Generator Specification 1956 Buick Generator Regulator 1956 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1956 BUICK CRANKING [...]
SECTION 9-C 1956 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES NOTE: See Paragraph 9-16 for Power Brake Cylinder Service. 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1956 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1956 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must [...]
SECTION 9-D 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1956 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used. The 1956 Buick power brake unit consists of an air [...]
SECTION 9-B 1956 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1956 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1956 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1956 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 [...]
9-1 1956 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness. 1956 Buick [...]
SECTION 8-B 1956 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1956 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick Power Steering specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only: dry or [...]