Section 60 · Pages 520–610 (91 pages)

Engine Mechanical

From the 1970 Buick Chassis Service Manual

Engine mechanical service in two sections: the 250 cubic inch L-6 (section A) and the 350 and 455 cubic inch V-8 engines (section B). Each covers bolt torque, general specifications, engine dimensions and fits, engine removal, cylinder head, valve train and hydraulic lifters, connecting rod and crankshaft bearings, camshaft and timing cover, pistons and rings, lubrication, cooling system, water pump, mounting and balancing, noisy lifters and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • Bolt torque and engine specifications
  • Cylinder head, valves and hydraulic lifters
  • Rod and main bearings
  • Camshaft, timing chain and cover
  • Pistons, rings and connecting rods
  • Lubrication and cooling system
  • Noisy valve and lifter diagnosis
Year
1970
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Buick Special and Skylark, Passenger Cars, Riviera
Type
Service Manual
Models
Special, Skylark, GS, GS 455, LeSabre, Wildcat, Electra 225, Estate Wagon, Riviera (43-49000 series)
Pages
1,430

What’s inside

Front matter

  1. Title Page, Contents and IntroductionTitle page and table of contents listing the groups and their first page numbers, the Buick Motor Division copyright page, and an introduction explaining how groups, sections, divisions and paragraphs are numbered, plus special tool references and how to find information.pp. 1–5

Chassis service groups

  1. 00General Information, Maintenance and Lubricationpp. 6–25
  2. 10Windshield Wiper and Washer Systempp. 26–69
  3. 12Heater Systempp. 70–95
  4. 13Heater and Air Conditioner Systempp. 96–244
  5. 20Frame and Body Mountingspp. 245–266
  6. 30Front Suspension and Front End Alignmentpp. 267–303
  7. 40Rear Suspension, Automatic Level Control, Propeller Shaft and Differentialpp. 304–425
  8. 50Brakespp. 426–519
  9. 60Engine Mechanicalpp. 520–610
  10. 64Engine Fuel System, Fuel Pumps and Carburetorspp. 611–676
  11. 65Cruise MasterDescription, operation and installation of the driver-operated Cruise Master speed control, engaged by a switch at the end of the directional signal lever. Covers engagement, disengagement, speed adjustment and override, the green cruise lamp, and installation drawings for the 43-44000 series.pp. 677–681
  12. 67Controlled Combustion Systempp. 682–699
  13. 68Engine Electrical: Generating, Starting and Ignitionpp. 700–739
  14. 69Engine Tune-Uppp. 740–744
  15. 71Clutchpp. 745–757
  16. 72Manual Transmissionspp. 758–815
  17. 73Shift Linkage Adjustmentspp. 816–832
  18. 75Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Automatic Transmissionpp. 833–937
  19. 76Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 Automatic Transmissionpp. 938–1034
  20. 80Fuel Tank and Exhaust Systemspp. 1035–1062
  21. 90Steeringpp. 1063–1134
  22. 100Wheels and Tirespp. 1135–1154
  23. 110Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 1155–1194
  24. 120Chassis Electrical and Instrument Panelpp. 1195–1335
  25. 129Radio and Stereo Tape Playerpp. 1336–1352
  26. 130Radiators and Grillespp. 1353–1370
  27. 140Bumperspp. 1371–1392
  28. 150Accessoriespp. 1393–1420

Tables and index

  1. Decimal Equivalents, Drill Sizes and Alphabetical IndexReference tables for decimal equivalents, number and letter drill sizes with tap sizes, followed by the alphabetical index listing each subject with its group and page number, such as Air Conditioner, Alignment, Battery and Belt Tensions.pp. 1421–1430

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