1942 BUICK

1942 BUICK

Models:

Buick Special, Series 40A, 8 Cylinder (118" Wheelbase)

Buick Special, Series 40B, 8 Cylinder (121" Wheelbase)

Buick Super, Series 50, 8 Cylinder

Buick Century, Series 60, 8 Cylinder

Buick Roadmaster, Series 70, 8 Cylinder

Buick Limited, Series 90, 8 Cylinder (139" Wheelbase)

Buick Special, Series 40A, 8 Cylinder (118" Wheelbase)

Body Data & Pricing:

2 Door Utility Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 44

Base Price: $990; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds; Production Total: 461

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 44C

Base Price: $1,260; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds; Production Total: 1,776

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 47

Base Price: $1,080; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Pounds; Production Total: 1,611

2 Door Business Sedanette, 3 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $1,010; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds; Production Total: 559

4 Door Family Sedanette, 6 Passenger, Model 48S

Base Price: $1,045; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds; Production Total: 5,981

Buick Special, Series 40B, 8 Cylinder (121" Wheelbase)

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 41

Base Price: $1,203; Shipping Weight: NA Pounds; Production Total: 17,187

4 Door Sedan, Super Equipment, 4 Passenger, Model 41SE

Base Price: $1,287; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 2,286

2 Door Business Sedanette, 3 Passenger, Model 46

Base Price: $1,020; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Pounds; Production Total: 1,406

2 Door Family Sedanette, 6 Passenger, Model 46S

Base Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,705 Pounds; Production Total: 11,856

2 Door Sedanette, Super Equipment, 6 Passenger, Model 46SSE

Base Price: $NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 1,809

4 Door Estate Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 49

Base Price: $1,450; Shipping Weight: 3,925 Pounds; Production Total: 326

Major Specifications, Buick Special, Model 40A & B

Wheelbase: 118", Model 40A

Wheelbase: 121", Model 40B

Engine Type: Overhead Valve In-Line 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-3/32" X 4-1/8"

Engine Displacement: 248.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: Single Carburetor, 6.00:1

Compound Carburetor, 6.30:1

Torque: Not Available

Taxable Horsepower: 30.63

Horsepower: Single Carburetor, 115 @ 3,500 RPM

Compound Carburetor, 125 @ 3,800 RPM

Carburetor: Carter, Model 487S or Stromberg AAV-16

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1

Tire Size: 6.50 X 16 Inches; Pressures: 25 Front & 30 Rear

Capacities, Buick Special, Model 40A & B

Cooling System: 13 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil: 5-1/2 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F & Above, 20

+10 Degrees F & Above, 20W

- 10 Degrees F & Above, 10W

Transmission Capacity: 1-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90; Winter, 90

Rear Axle Capacity: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90H; Winter, 90H

Beginning Engine Number, Buick Special, Series 40:

Series 40-A: 4-4457941-A

Series 40-B: 4-4457941

Tune-Up Data, Buick Special, Series 40A & B

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or UJ-12 or equivalent

Ignition Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 25 Degrees

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: "ADV" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: .015" Exhaust: .015"

Cylinder Head Tension: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Data, Buick Special, Series 40A & B

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Tappet Clearance for Timing:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens: 13 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes: 22 Degrees ATDC

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring):

Inner Spring: 45 Pounds @ 1-5/16"

Outer Spring: 67 Pounds @ 1-19/32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust: .0021"-.0039"

Piston & Ring Data, Buick Special, Series 40A & B

Pistons Removed from Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land: .0155"

Top of Skirt: .0017"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness to Use: Should fall @ .0015" and hold @ .00225"

Pounds Pull on Scale: Use Shim Thickness Data

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression: .010"

Oil Control: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control: .0015"-.003"

Engine Bearing Data, Buick Special, Series 40A & B

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0035"

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 1.997"-1.999"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0018"

Connecting Rod End Play: .005"-.010"

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Ft Lb

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.3095"-2.3115" #2: 2.3725"-2.3745" #3: 2.4345"-2.4365"

#4: 2.4975"-2.4995" #5: 2.5595"-2.5615"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0022"

Crankshaft End Play: .004:-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Ft Lbs

Brake Data, Buick Special, Series 40A & B

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Woven; Secondary Shoe, Molded

Length of Lining Per Wheel: 22-11/16"

Width of Lining: 1-3/4"

Thickness of Lining: 3/16"

Brake Pedal Free Play: 1"

Wheel Alignment Data, Buick Special, Series 40A & B

Caster: +3/8 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Buick Special, Series 40

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Buick Super, Series 50, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 51

Base Price: $1,280; Shipping Weight: 3,890 Pounds; Production Total: 16,001

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 56C

Base Price: $1,450; Shipping Weight: 4,025 Pounds; Production Total: 2,454

4 Door Sedanette, 6 Passenger, Model 56S

Base Price: $1,230; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pounds; Production Total: 14,579

Major Specifications, Buick Super, Series 50

Wheelbase: 124"

Engine Type: Overhead Valve In-Line 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-3/32" X 4-1/8"

Engine Displacement: 248.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.30:1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.63

Horsepower: 125 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter, Model 509S, 510S or Stromberg AAV-16, AA1

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1

Tire Size: 6.50 X 16 Inches; Pressures: 25 Front & 25 Rear

Capacities, Buick Super, Model 50

Cooling System: 13 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil: 5-1/2 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F & Above, 20

+10 Degrees F & Above, 20W

- 10 Degrees F & Above, 10W

Transmission Capacity: 1-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90; Winter, 90

Rear Axle Capacity: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90H; Winter, 90H

Beginning Engine Number, Buick Super, Series 50: 5-4457941

Tune-Up Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or UJ-12 or equivalent

Ignition Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 25 Degrees

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: "ADV" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: .015" Exhaust: .015"

Cylinder Head Tension: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Tappet Clearance for Timing:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens: 13 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes: 22 Degrees ATDC

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring):

Inner Spring: 45 Pounds @ 1-5/16"

Outer Spring: 67 Pounds @ 1-19/32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust: .0021"-.0039"

Piston & Ring Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Pistons Removed from Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land: .0155"

Top of Skirt: .0017"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness to Use: Should fall @ .0015" and hold @ .00225"

Pounds Pull on Scale: Use Shim Thickness Data

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression: .010"

Oil Control: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control: .0015"-.003"

Engine Bearing Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0035"

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 1.997"-1.999"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0018"

Connecting Rod End Play: .005"-.010"

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Ft Lb

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.3095"-2.3115" #2: 2.3725"-2.3745" #3: 2.4345"-2.4365"

#4: 2.4975"-2.4995" #5: 2.5595"-2.5615"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004:-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Ft Lbs

Brake Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Woven; Secondary Shoe, Molded

Length of Lining Per Wheel: 22-11/16"

Width of Lining: 1-3/4"

Thickness of Lining: 3/16"

Brake Pedal Free Play: 1"

Wheel Alignment Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Caster: +3/8 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Buick Super, Series 50

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Buick Century, Series 60, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 61

Base Price: $1,350; Shipping Weight: 4,065; Production Total: 3,342

2 Door Sedanette, 6 Passenger, Model 66S

Base Price: $1,300; Shipping Weight: 3,985 Pounds; Production Total: 1,229

Major Specifications, Buick Century, Model 60

Wheelbase: 126"

Engine Type: Overhead Valve In-Line 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-5/16"

Engine Displacement: 320.2 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.70:1

Taxable Horsepower: 37.81

Horsepower: 165 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 278 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-16 or Carter 509S or 510S

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1

Tire Size: 7.00 X 15; Pressures: 25 Front & 25 Rear

Capacities, Buick Century, Model 60

Cooling System: 16-3/4 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil: 7 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F & Above, 20

+10 Degrees F & Above, 20W

- 10 Degrees F & Above, 10W

Transmission Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90; Winter, 90

Rear Axle Capacity: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90H; Winter, 90H

Beginning Engine Number, Buick Century, Series 60: 6-4457941

Tune-Up Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or UJ-12 or equivalent

Ignition Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 25 Degrees

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: "ADV" on Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: .015" Exhaust: .015"

Cylinder Head Tension: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Tappet Clearance for Timing:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens: 14 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes: 25 Degrees ATDC

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Springs):

Inner Spring: 45 Pounds @ 1-5/16"

Outer Spring: 67 Pounds @ 1-19/32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust: .0021"-.0039"

Piston & Ring Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Pistons Removed from Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land: .0265"

Top of Skirt: .0026"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness to Use: Should fall @ .0015" and hold @ .00225"

Pounds Pull on Scale: Use Shim Thickness Data

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression: .010"

Oil Control: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control: .0015"-.003"

Engine Bearing Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0035"

Conecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0018"

Connecting Rod End Play: .005"-.010"

Connecting Rod Bearing Tension: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.5605"-2.5615" #2: 2.6235"-2.6245" #3: 2.6855"-2.6865"

#4: 2.7485"-2.7495" #5: 2.8105"-2.8115"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Ft Lbs

Brake Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Woven; Secondary Shoe, Molded

Length of Lining Per Wheel: 22-15/16"

Width of Lining: 2-1/4"

Thickness of Lining: 3/16"

Brake Pedal Free Play: 1"

Wheel Alignment Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Caster: +3/8 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Buick Century, Series 60

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Buick Roadmaster, Series 70, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 71

Base Price: $1,465; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds; Production Total: 5,418

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76C

Base Price: $1,675; Shipping Weight: 4,300 Pounds; Production Total: 509

2 Door Sedanette, 6 Passenger, Model 76S

Base Price: $1,365; Shipping Weight: 4,075 Pounds; Production Total: 2,471

Major Specifications, Buick Roadmaster, Model 70

Wheelbase: 126"

Engine Type: Overhead Valve In-Line 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-5/16"

Engine Displacement: 320.2 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.70:1

Taxable Horsepower: 37.81

Horsepower: 165 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 278 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-16, AA1, or Carter 509S or 510S

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.60:1

Tire Size: 7.00 X 15 Inches; Pressures: 25 Front & 25 Rear

Capacities, Buick Roadmaster, Model 70

Cooling System: 16-3/4 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil: 7 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F & Above, 20

+10 Degrees F & Above, 20W

- 10 Degrees F & Above, 10W

Transmission Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90; Winter, 90

Rear Axle Capacity: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90H; Winter, 90H

Beginning Engine Number, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70: 7-4457941

Tune-Up Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or UJ-12 or equivalent

Ignition Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 25 Degrees

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: "ADV" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: .015" Exhaust: .015"

Cylinder Heat Tension: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Tappet Clearance for Timing:

Intake: .015"

Ehaust: .015"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens: 14 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes: 25 Degrees ATDC

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Springs):

Inner Spring: 45 Pounds @ 1-5/16"

Outer Spring: 67 Pounds @ 1-19/32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015:-.0035"

Exhaust: .0021"-.0039"

Piston & Ring Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Piston Removed from Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land: .0265"

Top of Skirt: .0026"

Fitting Pistons with Sring Scale:

Shim Thickness to Use: Should fall @ .0015" and hold @ .00225"

Pounds Pull on Scale: Use Shim thickness Data

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression: .010"

Oil Control: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control: .0015"-.003"

Engine Bearing Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0035"

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0018"

Connecting Rod End Play: .005"-.010"

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.5605"-2.5615" #2: 2.6235"-2.6245" #3: 2.6855"-2.6865"

#4: 2.7485"-2.7495" #5: 2.8105"-2.8115"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Ft Lbs

Brake Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Woven; Secondary Shoe, Molded

Length of Lining Per Wheel: 22-15/16"

Width of Lining: 2-1/4"

Thickness of Lining: 3/16"

Brake Pedal Free Play: 1"

Wheel Alignment, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Caster: +3/8 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Buick Limited, Series 90, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Model 90

Base Price: $2,455; Shipping Weight: 4,710 Pounds; Production Total: 144

4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger, Model 90L

Base Price: $2,716; Shipping Weight: NA Pounds; Production Total: 192

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 91

Base Price: $2,245; Shipping Weight: 4,665 Pounds; Production Total: 215

Formal Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 90F

Base Price: $2,395; Shipping Weight: 4,695 Pounds; Production Total: 85

Major Specifications, Buick Limited, Model 90

Wheelbase: 139"

Engine Type: Overhead Valve In-Line 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-5/16"

Engine Displacement: 320.2 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.70:1

Taxable Horsepower: 37.81

Horsepower: 165 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 278 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-16 AA1 or Carter 509S, 510S

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1

Tire Size: 7.50 X 16 Inches; Pressures: 25 Front & 25 Rear

Capacities, Buick Limited, Model 90

Cooling System: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons

Engine Oil: 7 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F & Above, 20

+10 Degrees F & Above, 20W

- 10 Degrees F & Above, 10W

Transmission Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90; Winter 90

Rear Axle Capacity: 4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer, 90H; Winter 90H

Beginning Engine Number, Buick Limited, Series 90: 9-4457941

Tune-Up Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or UJ-12 or equivalent

Ignition Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 25 Degrees

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: "ADV" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Cylinder Head Tension: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Tappet Clearance for Timing:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens: 14 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes: 25 Degrees ATDC

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Springs):

Inner Spring: 45 Pounds @ 1-5/16"

Outer Spring: 67 Pounds @ 1-19/32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust: .0021"-.0039"

Piston & Ring Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Piston Removed from Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Land: .0265"

Top of Skirt: .0026"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness to Use: Should fall @ .0015" and hold @ .00225"

Pounds Pull on Scale: Use Shim Thickness Data

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression: .010"

Oil Control: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control: .0015"-..003"

Engine Bearing Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0035"

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .008"-.018"

Conectng Rod End Play: .005"-.010"

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.5605"-2.5615" #2: 2.6235"-2.6245" #3: 2.6855"-2.6865"

#4: 2.7485"-2.7495" #5: 2.8105"-2.8115"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007:-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Ft Lbs

Brake Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Woven; Secondary Shoe, Molded

Length of Lining Per Wheel: 26-13/16"

Width of Lining: 2"

Thickness of Lining: 1/4"

Brake Pedal Free Play: 1"

Wheel Allignment Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Caster: +3/8 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Inclination: 5-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Buick Limited, Series 90

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, All Series:

Distributor # 1110801

Cam Angle: 25 Degrees

Point Opening: .015"

Condensor Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 250 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-7

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10-13

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Series 40 & 50:

Generator # 1102662

Brush Spring Tension

Main: 25

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Amperes

Maximum Cold Output:

30 Amperes; 8.0 Volts @ 1,825 RPM

Maximum Output: Controlled by Current Regulator

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Generator # 1102668

Brush Spring Tension

Main: 25

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Amperes

Maximum Cold Output:

30 Amperes; 8.0 Volts @ 1,825 RPM

Maximum Output: Controlled by Current Regulator

Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications, All Series:

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator # 1118201

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.2-6.7 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.2-7.4 Volts

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 40 & 50:

Starter # 1107049

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,000 RPM

Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts; Torque: 12 Ft Lbs

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Starter # 1107929

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Lock Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts; Torque: 16 Ft Lbs

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments, Series 40:

Carburetor Model: AAV-16

Carburetor Part # 380029

Code # 7-37

Repair Kit # RK-72

Fuel Level: Fuel should be at level of sight plug hole, engine idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by manifold vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .022"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .041"

Fast Idle Setting: 53

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments, Series 40 & 50:

Carburetor Model: AAV-16

Carburetor Part # 380106

Code # 7-66

Repair Kit # RK-72

Fuel Level: Fuel should be at level of sight plug hole, engine idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by manifold vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .022"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .041"

Fast Idle Setting: 53

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments, Series 50:

Carburetor Model: AA-1

Carburetor Part # 380026

Code # 7-56A

Repair Kit # RK-124

Fuel Level: Fuel should be at level of sight plug hole, engine idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: None

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .022"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Unloader Setting: None

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments, Series 50:

Carburetor Model: AAV-16

Carburetor Part # 380103

Code # 7-59A

Repair Kit # RK-114

Fuel Level: Fuel should be at level of sight plug hole, engine idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by manifold vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .010"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .080"

Fast Idle Setting: 53

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Carburetor Model: AA-1

Carburetor Part # 380095

Code # 7-55A

Repair Kit # RK-123

Fuel Level: Fuel should be at level of sight plug hole, engine idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: None

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .022"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Unloader Setting: None

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Carburetor Model: AAV-16

Carburetor Part # 380014

Code # 7-60A

Repair Kit # RK-116

Fuel Level: Fuel should be at level of sight plug hole, engine idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by manifold vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .010"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .080"

Fast Idle Setting: 53

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 40:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 487S

Casting # 324

Repair Kit # 1098A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/2-1-1/2 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-152

Pump Travel: 21/64"

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .012"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 50:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 510S

Casting # 346

Repair Kit # Not Available

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: None

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 50:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 528S

Casting # 324 or 535

Repair Kit # 1315A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-152

Pump Travel: 16/64", Long Stroke

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .012"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 50:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 529S

Casting # 346

Repair Kit # 1315A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: None

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 535S

Casting # 324 or 535

Repair Kit # 1316A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-152

Pump Travel: 14/64", Shot Stroke

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .015"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 534S

Casting # 331

Repair Kit # 1316A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: None

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 50:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 543S

Casting # 409

Repair Kit # 1315A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: None

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 60, 70, & 90:

Carburetor Model #WCD

Carburetor Part # 544S

Casting # 409

Repair Kit # 1316A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113

Pump Travel: None

Anit-Percolator Setting: None

Unloader Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: AJ

Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline, Oil Pressure, Temperature, & Ammeter: AC

1942 Buick Beginning Serial Numbers, All Series:

1-4257442, Flint Michigan

2-4273684, Southgate, California

3-4263684, Linden, New Jersey

Popular Options, All Series:

Electric Clock on Special, Fender Skirts on Special & Super, Underseat Heater & Defroster, Super Sonomatic Radio, Fog Lamps, EZI Mirrors, Sonomatic Radio, Fog Lamps.

1942 Buick Paint Codes & Colors

Code Color PPG Code #

4201 Carlsbad Black 9200

4202 Ranier Blue 10070

4203 Nightshade Blue Poly 10095

4204 Honolulu Blue Poly 10109

4205 Verde Green 40104

4206 Salt Lake Green 40105

4207 Ludington Green 40071

4208 English Green 40106

4210 Yakima Gray 30079

4211 Lancaster Gray Poly 30111

4212 Folkstone Gray 30092

4213 Chenanga Gray Poly 30058

4214 Raoyal Maroon Poly 50014

4215 Seguoia Beige 30093

4216 Permanent Red 70030

4217 Dusty Gray 30066

4218 Rivermist Gray 30069

Silver Gray French 30051

Pearl Gray Poly 30071

Two Tones

4219 Silver Gray French Upper & Lancaster Gray Poly Lower

4224 Nightshade Blue Poly Upper & Yakima Gray Poly Lower

4225 Yakima Gray Poly Upper & Nightshade Blue Poly Lower

4222 Ludington Green Upper & English Green Lower

4226 Sequoia Beige Upper & Yakima Gray Poly Lower

4227 Rivermist Gray Upper & Dusty Gray Lower

4228 Dusty Gray Upper & Rivermist Gray Lower

1942 Buick Historical Data:

Model Year introduction of the 1942 Buick was in October 3, 1941.

Model Year Production: 94,442, including 2,575 stripped chasis.

1942 Model Year Production ended on February 2, 1942.