Convertible Folding Top

From the 1952 Buick Shop Manual

Year: 1952
Make: Buick
Vehicle: Passenger Cars
Type: Service Manual
Models: Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Roadmaster Series 70 (models 41–79R)
Pages: 533

Operation and care of the Hydro-Lectric operated convertible folding top and folding top adjustments.

What this section covers

Folding top operation and care
Folding top adjustments

Read from page 510

Sections (57)

Shop manual

0Introduction and General Informationp. 1 details
1-ALubricare Instructionsp. 8 details
1-BBearing Service (Ball and Roller)p. 16 details
2-AEngine Specificationsp. 20 details
2-BEngine Descriptionp. 27 details
2-CEngine Tune Up and Trouble Diagnosisp. 36 details
2-DCylinder Head and Valve Mechanism Servicep. 42 details
2-ECrankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings, Pistons and Ringsp. 54 details
2-FCooling and Oiling Systems Servicep. 63 details
2-GEngine Mountings, Flywheel and Housingp. 69 details
3-AFuel and Exhaust Systems: Specifications and General Descriptionp. 76 details
3-BFuel System Trouble Diagnosisp. 81 details
3-CFuel System Adjustments and Replacementsp. 85 details
3-DFuel and Vacuum Pumpp. 92 details
3-ECarter 2-Barrel Carburetor and Climatic Controlp. 99 details
3-FCarter 4-Barrel Carburetorp. 112 details
3-GStromberg 2-Barrel Carburetor and Automatic Chokep. 122 details
3-HStromberg 4-Barrel Carburetorp. 134 details
4-AClutch (Series 40-50)p. 146 details
4-BSynchromesh Transmission and Universal Jointp. 154 details
4-CDynaflow Specifications, Description and Operationp. 171 details
4-DDynaflow Trouble Diagnosis and Adjustments on Carp. 194 details
4-EDynaflow Removal, Installation, Disassembly and Assemblyp. 203 details
5-ARear Axle Specifications and Descriptionp. 232 details
5-BRear Axle Trouble Diagnosisp. 236 details
5-CRear Axle Removal and Disassembly Proceduresp. 240 details
6-AChassis Suspension Specifications, Description and Service Recommendationsp. 254 details
6-BChassis Suspension Trouble Diagnosisp. 262 details
6-CChassis Suspension Repair Operationsp. 268 details
6-DWheel Balance and Alignmentp. 277 details
7-AManual Steering Gear and Tie Rodsp. 284 details
7-BPower Steering Gear and Pumpp. 294 details
8-ABrake Specifications, Description, Operation and Service Recommendationsp. 312 details
8-BBrake Trouble Diagnosisp. 318 details
8-CBrake Service and Adjustment Proceduresp. 322 details
8-DBrake Replacement and Repair Proceduresp. 328 details
9Framep. 334 details
10-AElectrical Specificationsp. 338 details
10-BElectrical Trouble Diagnosisp. 342 details
10-CBattery and Cablesp. 348 details
10-DGenerating Systemp. 357 details
10-ECranking (Starter) Systemp. 374 details
10-FIgnition Systemp. 391 details
10-GLighting Systemp. 407 details
10-HSignal Systemsp. 414 details
10-JWiring Circuit Diagramsp. 426 details
11-AAccessories Other Than Radiop. 436 details
11-BRadiop. 442 details
12Sheet Metalp. 458 details
13-ABody Introduction, Care of Body, Compounds, Body Mountingsp. 466 details
13-BDoors and Compartment Lidsp. 472 details
13-CWindshield Wipers, Windshield, Back Windowp. 482 details
13-DDoor and Rear Quarter Windows and Ventilatorsp. 492 details
13-EInterior Trim and Seatsp. 504 details
13-FConvertible Folding Topp. 510 details
13-GHydro-Lectric Power Systemp. 514 details