Pages 22–29 (8 pages)

Starting, Lighting and Ignition

From the 1929 Buick Reference Book (Owner’s Manual)

The Delco-Remy system: starting motor, generator and third-brush charging rate, distributor with automatic spark advance, breaker points set to .018 inch, and an eight-step procedure for timing the ignition using the flywheel mark. Also covers generator lubrication, spark plugs (.025 inch gap, firing order 1-4-2-6-3-5), lighting and ignition switches, windshield wiper, combination stop and back-up light, horn, current limit relay, ammeter, lamp bulb ratings, head lamp aiming, the Exide battery (types 3-MXV-13-1 and 3-MXV-15-1) and a circuit diagram. The opening page is a poor scan.

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What this section covers

  • Starting motor and generator
  • Distributor and breaker points
  • Timing the ignition
  • Spark plugs and firing order
  • Lamps and head lamp adjustment
  • Exide battery care and hydrometer readings
  • Wiring circuit diagram
Year
1929
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Series 116, 121 and 129 (models 29-20 to 29-58)
Pages
65

What’s inside

Reference book

  1. Title Page, Foreword and WarrantyTitle page listing every 1929 model by series, number, body style and passenger capacity, with the foreword, the anti-theft "Lock your car" notice, the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce standard warranty and instructions for ordering Buick parts by serial number, model and style.pp. 1–4
  2. Chassis Views and Specificationspp. 5–10
  3. Operation and Carepp. 11–14
  4. Power System: Enginepp. 15–19
  5. Cooling SystemRadiator, fan and V-belt adjustment, fan hub lubrication, centrifugal water pump packing, the 120-degree thermostat, temperature gauge, draining, an alcohol anti-freeze table for Series 116 and Series 121/129, and cleaning the system with sal soda.pp. 20–21
  6. Starting, Lighting and Ignitionpp. 22–29
  7. Electrical AdjustmentsOwner troubleshooting for the electrical system: starter fails to crank, lights will not burn, current limit relay vibrates, lights flare up, short lamp life, engine fails to fire or fires irregularly, and ammeter showing discharge; generator charging faults continue on the next page.pp. 30–31
  8. Fuel Systempp. 32–39
  9. Driving System: ClutchHow the Buick multiple disc clutch works, with a sectional view of the clutch assembly; the following page on lubrication and riding the clutch is a poor scan.pp. 40–41
  10. TransmissionSelective sliding gear three-speed transmission with sectional views for Series 116 and Series 121/129, control lever positions and gear-shift diagram, transmission lubrication, the universal joint, and the pinion shaft and torque tube with pinion depth adjustment.pp. 42–44
  11. Rear and Front Axlespp. 45–48
  12. Speedometer and Steering GearSpeedometer and its drive, the worm and split nut steering gear with sectional view, steering gear adjustment and lubrication, the steering gear and ignition lock, and steering wheel position adjustment. Page 50 is a poor scan.pp. 49–50
  13. Brakes, Springs and Wheelspp. 51–55
  14. TiresLow pressure tires (30 x 5.50 on Series 116, 32 x 6.50 on Series 121 and 129), illustrated forms of damage from underinflation, and a table of recommended front and rear tire pressures for every 1929 model. The general lubrication chapter begins at the foot of p. 57.pp. 56–57
  15. General LubricationEngine oil capacities and S.A.E. viscosity recommendations, the Zerk high pressure lubricating system and compressor, and lubrication schedules every 500, 1000 and 2000 miles listing each fitting and lubricant.pp. 58–59
  16. Care of the Car, Storage and First AidCrankcase refill capacities, care of the Duco finish, closed and open car upholstery, squeaks and rattles, tops and curtains, laying up the car for storage, and first-aid suggestions for an engine that will not start, stops or misses.pp. 60–62
  17. Buick Branches and IndexAddresses of Buick branches and distributors and United Motors Service branches, followed by the alphabetical index.pp. 63–65

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