SECTION 2-A 1955 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1955 Buick engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated thread only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness. [...]
SECTION 2-B 1955 BUICK ENGINE DESCRIPTION 2-4 1955 BUICK ENGINES AND MOUNTINGS 1955 Buick Engines in Each Series The 1955 Buick Fireball V-8 engines used in all series are of the same basic design, differing only in bore and piston displacement, compression ratio, power, and carburetor equipment. An important feature is the interchangeability of almost all parts [...]
SECTION 1-A 1955 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS OF SECTION 1-A 1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES- 1955 BUICK LUBRICARE Chassis Lubricare 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 [...]
SECTION 1-B 1955 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. [...]
GROUP 0 - 1955 BUICK INTRODUCTION- 1955 BUICK GENERAL INFORMATION The 1955 Buick shop 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 [...]
SECTION 11-A 1954 BUICK RADIO 11-1 1954 BUICK RADIO DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Description The 1954 Buick radio installation consists of a receiver set with built in speaker mounted at the center of the instrument panel, and a sectional antenna mounted on left front fender, and suppression parts installed at various locations to eliminate interference. The [...]
13-1 1954 BUICK BODY SERVICE INFORMATION, IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 1954 Buick Body Service Information Detailed 1954 Buick body service information is given in the Field Service Bulletins published by the Fisher Body Service Division. Each of these bulletins that relate to Buick body service is furnished to Buick dealers through the Buick Service Department. All issues of the [...]
GROUP 12 - 1954 BUICK FRAME AND SHEET METAL 12-1 CHECKING ALIGNMENT OF 1954 BUICK FRAME Checking Alignment of 1954 Buick Frame and Suspension Members When a 1954 Buick frame has been damaged by accident the following procedure may be used to check alignment of the frame, and the alignment of the chassis suspension members with the [...]
SECTION 11-B 1954 BUICK HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER 11-6 1954 BUICK HEATER AND DEFROSTER 1954 Buick Heater Installation The 1954 Buick heater is mounted in the floor of body under the left side of front seat. In contains an electric blower which draws air from the body through the hot water core and recirculates the heated air at [...]
SECTION 10-I 1954 BUICK INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCK 10-55 1954 BUICK CHARGE INDICATOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 1954 Buick Charge Indicator (Ammeter) The AC charge indicator located in the 1954 Buick instrument cluster is similar to an ammeter; however, the scale is not graduated in amperes, therefore the indicator does not show the amount of current flowing. [...]