SECTION 2-F 1956 BUICK COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-20 1956 BUICK COOLING SYSTEM SERVICES Checking and Filling 1956 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 [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 2-C 1956 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1956 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1956 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 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. [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 1-B 1956 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 bearings after any repair work in which they are involved. [...]
SECTION 1-A 1956 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS 1-1 EVERY 1,000 MILES- 1956 BUICK LUBRICARE 1956 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" marks on gauge [...]
GROUP 0 - INTRODUCTION- 1956 BUICK GENERAL 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 [...]
GROUP 13 - 1955 BUICK BODY MAINTENANCE 13-1 1955 BUICK BODY SERVICE INFORMATION Body Service Information Detailed 1955 Buick body service information is given in the Service News and Field Service Bulletins published by the Fisher Body Service Division. Each of these publications that relate to Buick body service is furnished to Buick dealers through the [...]
GROUP 12 - 1955 BUICK FRAME AND SHEET METAL 12-1 CHECKING ALIGNMENT OF 1955 BUICK FRAME Checking Alignment of 1955 Buick Frame and Suspension Members When a 1955 Buick frame has been damaged by accident the following procedure may be used to check alignment of the 1955 Buick frame, and the alignment of the chassis suspension members with [...]