Pages 10–24 (15 pages)

Engine

From the 1957 Buick Product Service Bulletins

Engine specifications for the 364 cubic inch V-8 in all series, then field fixes: the change in piston compression rings, camshaft identification grooves, intake valve seals for oil consumption, timing mark checks, low oil pressure, overheating traced to the temperature gauge, engine mount adjustment, cylinder head removal on air-conditioned cars, detonation, fan shroud clearance, foreign-travel compression ratios, the six-bolt harmonic balancer and vacuum pump noise.

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What this section covers

  • 1957 engine specifications
  • Piston ring and camshaft identification
  • Oil consumption and intake valve seals
  • Timing mark and low oil pressure checks
  • Cylinder head removal on air-conditioned cars
  • Detonation procedure
  • Balancer and fan pulley change
  • Belt tension and vacuum pump noise
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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