SECTION 10-B 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1955 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1955 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1955 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, and is [...]
SECTION 10-A 1955 BUICK ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1 1955 BUICK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Battery Specifications 10-2 1955 BUICK GENERATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Generator 1955 Buick Generating System Specifications 1955 Buick Generator Regulator 1955 Buick Generator Regulator Specifications 10-3 1955 BUICK CRANKING (STARTER) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Cranking Motor [...]
SECTION 9-D 1955 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1955 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1955 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular (foot powered) brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used on the front secondary shoes. This lining is identified [...]
SECTION 9-C 1955 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1955 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1955 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 not be overfilled, however, as expansion due to heat absorbed [...]
SECTION 9-B 1955 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1955 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1955 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1955 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the 1955 Buick brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are cold. For average [...]
SECTION 9-A 1955 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION 9-1 1955 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 1955 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which [...]
SECTION 8-B 1955 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1955 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 specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only: dry or dirty threads produce increased [...]
SECTION 8-A 1955 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 8-1 1955 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1955 Buick manual steering specifications specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty [...]
SECTION 7-C 1955 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1955 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1955 Buick Tire Inflation and Inspection Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease of 1955 Buick handling and riding comfort. [...]
SECTION 7-B 1955 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in others because of road [...]