Pages 25–46 (22 pages)

Engine Fuel and Exhaust

From the 1957 Buick Product Service Bulletins

Calibration tables for the Carter WGD and AFB, Rochester 4GC and Stromberg two-barrel carburetors, then a combined article on every 1957 carburetor change with metering jet and rod charts. It also covers exhaust system alignment and air-conditioned car interferences, the gasoline tank strap lengths, the fuel strainer, intake manifold gasket leaks, starter switch timing, the glass bowl fuel filter, the Carter 4-barrel throttle lever campaign, resonator rework and fuel pump diaphragm problems.

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What this section covers

  • Carter, Rochester and Stromberg calibrations
  • Carburetor changes and modification kits
  • Exhaust system alignment
  • Gasoline tank support strap
  • Intake manifold vacuum leaks
  • Glass bowl fuel filter
  • Throttle lever campaign
  • Fuel pump pulsator diaphragm and cover
Year
1957
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Bulletin
Models
Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70
Publication
BPS 2.415–2.430
Pages
162

What’s inside

Bulletins by subject

  1. Title Page and Subject IndexTitle page for BPS 2.415–2.430, abridged edition, ©1958, followed by the 1957 subject index listing every article under its group. The index gives no page numbers.pp. 1–7
  2. General InformationLift adapters for the 1957 frame, which is about ten inches wider than in 1956, the AFA form change, a revised engine oil viscosity chart, the 1957 model list by series and the general specifications (wheelbase, tread, length and overhangs).pp. 8–9
  3. Enginepp. 10–24
  4. Engine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 25–46
  5. Clutch and Transmissionpp. 47–58
  6. Rear AxleThe 1957 odometer gear table by axle ratio and tire size, axle shaft lubrication, U-joint alignment, the front propeller shaft rubber ring, Saginaw and Spicer rear shaft grease fixes and the new rear axle oil level.pp. 59–61
  7. Chassis Suspensionpp. 62–79
  8. Steeringpp. 80–86
  9. Brakespp. 87–94
  10. Electrical Systempp. 95–101
  11. Accessoriespp. 102–106
  12. Air Conditioningpp. 107–113
  13. Bodypp. 114–160
  14. Tools and MiscellaneousKent-Moore engine stand and adapter for the 1957 V-8, the Gas-Per-Mile gauge, inspection of lifting equipment, the J-6525 axle shaft bearing puller and Tune-Care test specifications for 1953–1957 engines.pp. 161–162

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