Section 0 · Pages 3–6 (4 pages)

Introduction and General Information

From the 1961 Buick Chassis Service Manual

How the manual is organized into groups, sections, paragraphs and sub-paragraphs, how page and figure numbers work, and where special tools come from. It also holds the new car warranty text, vehicle and engine number locations, the 1961 model list for the 4400, 4600, 4700 and 4800 series, and general specifications such as wheelbase and overall length.

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What this section covers

  • How to use the manual
  • New car warranty
  • Vehicle identification and engine numbers
  • 1961 car models and body styles
  • General specifications by series
Year
1961
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 4400 LeSabre, 4600 Invicta, 4700 Electra, 4800 Electra 225
Pages
598

What’s inside

Chassis service manual

  1. 0Introduction and General Informationpp. 3–6
  2. 1-ALubricare Instructionspp. 7–18
  3. 1-BBearing ServiceGeneral rules for handling ball and roller bearings: cleanliness, proper tools, how to apply pressure when pressing bearings on or off, how to clean and inspect used bearings, and how to store new and cleaned ones.pp. 19–21
  4. 2-AEngine Specificationspp. 22–25
  5. 2-BEngine Descriptionpp. 26–36
  6. 2-CEngine Tune-Up, Care and Trouble Diagnosispp. 37–42
  7. 2-DCylinder Head and Valve Mechanism Servicepp. 43–56
  8. 2-EReplacement of Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings, Pistons and RingsProcedures for replacing crankshaft and connecting rod bearings, and for installing pistons and rings, including ring identification marks, connecting rod cap torque of 40 to 45 foot-pounds and rod end clearance.pp. 57–59
  9. 2-FCooling and Oiling Systems Servicepp. 60–64
  10. 2-GEngine Mounting Adjustment, Flywheel Replacement and Engine Balancingpp. 65–68
  11. 3-AFuel and Exhaust Specifications and Descriptionpp. 69–79
  12. 3-BFuel System Trouble DiagnosisTrouble diagnosis for the fuel system, covering symptoms such as hard starting, rough idle and poor performance traced to the pump, carburetor or fuel lines.pp. 80–82
  13. 3-CAdjustments and Replacements, Except Pump and Carburetor Assembliespp. 83–90
  14. 3-DFuel Pumppp. 91–94
  15. 3-ERochester 2-Barrel Carburetorpp. 95–103
  16. 3-FCarter 4-Barrel Carburetorpp. 104–114
  17. 3-GStromberg 2-Barrel Carburetorpp. 115–125
  18. 3-HRochester 4-Barrel Carburetorpp. 126–138
  19. 5-ATwin Turbine Specifications, Description and Operationpp. 139–165
  20. 5-BTwin Turbine Trouble Diagnosis and Adjustments on Carpp. 166–174
  21. 5-CTwin Turbine Removal, Installation, Disassembly and Assemblypp. 175–212
  22. 6-ARear Axle Specifications, Description and Trouble Diagnosispp. 213–217
  23. 6-BRear Axle Service Procedurespp. 218–231
  24. 6-CPositive Traction Differentialpp. 232–235
  25. 6-DPropeller Shaftpp. 236–245
  26. 7-ASpecifications and Description of Chassis Suspensionpp. 246–251
  27. 7-BChassis Suspension Trouble Diagnosispp. 252–257
  28. 7-CChassis Suspension Service, Adjustment and Replacement Procedurespp. 258–279
  29. 8-AManual Steering Gearpp. 280–288
  30. 8-BPower Steering Gear and Pumppp. 289–324
  31. 8-CManual and Power Steering Linkagepp. 325–331
  32. 9-ABrake Specifications, Description and Operationpp. 332–339
  33. 9-BBrake Trouble Diagnosispp. 340–344
  34. 9-CBrake Service, Adjustment and Repair Procedurespp. 345–357
  35. 9-DPower Brakespp. 358–372
  36. 10-AElectrical Specificationspp. 373–376
  37. 10-BBattery and Cablespp. 377–384
  38. 10-CGenerating Systempp. 385–398
  39. 10-DCranking (Starter) Systempp. 399–409
  40. 10-EIgnition Systempp. 410–426
  41. 10-FLighting Systempp. 427–436
  42. 10-GSignal Systemspp. 437–443
  43. 10-HInstruments and Clockpp. 444–460
  44. 10-IWiring Circuit Diagramspp. 461–476
  45. 11-ARadio and Antennapp. 477–494
  46. 11-BHeater and Ventilationpp. 495–505
  47. 11-CAir Conditionerpp. 506–540
  48. 11-DGuide-Matic Power Headlamp Control and Twilight Sentinelpp. 541–553
  49. 11-ERear Window Defroster, Seat Belts, Washers, Trunk Lid Opener and Spotlamppp. 554–569
  50. 12-AFront End Sheet Metal, Fender, Bumper and Hood Alignmentpp. 570–580
  51. 12-BBody Mountingspp. 581–589
  52. 12-CFrame Description, Dimensions and AlignmentDescription of the frame, checking frame dimensions, and frame alignment and damage repairs.pp. 590–592
  53. 14Alphabetical Indexpp. 593–598

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