1953 BUICK
Models:
Buick Special, Series 40, 8 Cylinder
Buick Super, Series 50, 8 Cylinder
Buick Roadmaster, Series 70, 8 Cylinder
Buick Skylark Convertible, Series 70 (76X), 8 Cylinder
Buick Special, Series 40, 8 Cylinder:
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 41D, Body #53-4369D
Base Price: $2,255; Shipping Weight: 3,710 Pounds; Production Total: 100,312
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 48D, Body #53-4311D
Base Price: $2,197; Shipping Weight: 3,675 Pounds; Production Total: 53,796
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 45R, Body #53-4337
Base Price: $2,295; Shipping Weight: 3,705 Pounds; Production Total: 58,780
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 46C, Body #53-4367X
Base Price: $2,553; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Pounds; Production Total: 4,282
Total Series Production: 217,170.
Buick Super, Series 50, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 56R, Body #53-4567
Base Price: $2,611; Shipping Weight: 3,845 Pounds; Production Total: 91,298
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 56C, Body #53-4567X
Base Price: $3,002; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds; Production Total: 6,701
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 59, Body #(Ionia)
Base Price: $3,430; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds; Production Total: 1,830
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 52, Body #53-4519
Base Price: $2,696; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds; Production Total: 90,685
Total Series Production: 190,514.
Buick Roadmaster, Series 70, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 76R, Body #53-4737X
Base Price: $3,358; Shipping Weight: 4,125 Pounds; Production Total: 22,927
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76C, Body #53-4767X
Base Price: $3,506; Shipping Weight: 4,250 Pounds; Production Total: 3,318
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 79R, Body #(Ionia)
Base Price: $4,031; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Pounds; Production Total: 670
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 72R, Body #53-4719
Base Price: $3,254 Shipping Weight: 4,100 Pounds; Production Total: 50,523
2 Door Skylark Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76X, Body #53-4767SX
Base Price: $5,000; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Pounds; Production Total: 1,690
Total Series Production: 79,128
All Series: X in Serial Number Denotes Hydralic Seat & Window Controls
Major Specifications, Buick Special, Model 40:
Wheelbase: 121-1/2", Model 40
Engine Type: Overhead Valve In-Line 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" X 4-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 263.3 Cu. In.
Taxable Horsepower: 32.51
Compression Ratio: 7.00:1
Horsepower: 125 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 224 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Carburetor: Carter, Model 725, 822 2 Barrel; or Stromberg Model AAUVB-267
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 6.70 X 15 Inches
Major Specifications, Buick Super, Series 50
Wheelbase: 121-1/2" (Model 52: 125-1/2")
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3.2"
Engine Displacement: 322.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 164 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 286 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Carburetor: Carter, Model 2017S, 2 Barrel; or Stromberg Model AAVB-267
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 6.70 X 15 Inches
Major Specifications, Buick Roadmaster, Model 70
Wheelbase: 121-1/2" (Model 72R: 125-1/2")
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type, 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3.2"
Engine Displacement: 322.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 188 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 300 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Carburetor: Stromberg 4AV267, or Carter Model 996, or Carter 2082S, 4 Barrel
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 8.00 X 15 Inches
Capacities, Buick Special, Model 40:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 12 Quarts; 13-1/2 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission
With Heater13-1/2 Quarts; 15-1/4 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission
Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil: 5-1/2 Quarts
Manual Transmission Capacity: 1-3/4 Pints
Dynaflow Transmission Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/2 Pints
Capacities, Buick Super, Model 50:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts; 18 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission
With Heater: 18 Quarts; 19-1/2 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission
Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil: 6 Quarts
Manual Transmission Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints
Dynaflow Transmission Capacity: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/2 Pints
Capacities, Buick Roadmaster, Model 70
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil: 6 Quarts
Transmission Capacity:
Dynaflow: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/2 Pints
Tune-Up Data, Buick, Special, Series 40:
Spark Plug Type: AC 46X, or equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .025"
Ignition Point Gap: .016"
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: "ADV" Mark on Flywheel
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 450 RPM
Dynaflow Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Tension: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 114 PSI
Tune-Up Data, Buick, Super, Series 50 & Roadmaster, Series 70:
Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5X, or equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .032"
Ignition Point Gap: .016"
Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: At Flywheel Tooth Painted Yellow & Stamped "5"
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 450 RPM
Dynaflow Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Tension: 63-73 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI
Valve Data, Buick Special, Series 40:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: .015"; With Hydralic Lifters: Zero
Exhaust: .015"; With Hydrallic Lifters: Zero
Tappet Clearance for Timing: 015"; With Hydralic Lifters: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens: 13 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Valve Closes: 22 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring):
Inner Spring: 52 Pounds @ 1-5/16"
Outer Spring: 119 Pounds @ 1-19/32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .0025"
Exhaust: .003"
Valve Data, Buick Super, Series 50 & Roadmaster, Series 70:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:
Hydralic Lifters: Intake: Zero Exhaust: Zero
Tappet Clearance for Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens: 25 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Valve Closes: 42 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Springs):
Inner Spring: 53 Pounds @ 1.15"
Outer Spring: 85 Pounds @ 1.12"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .0025:
Exhaust: .003"
Piston & Ring Data, Buick Special, Series 40:
Pistons Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness to Use: Should fall @ .0015" and hold @ .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: Use Shim Thickness Data
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression: .015"
Oil Control: .015"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression: .0015"-.0035"
Oil Control: .0015"-.003" Flex-Fit Oil Rings: .0015"-.0035"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8124"-.8129"
Piston & Ring Data, Buick Super, Series 50 & Roadmaster, Series 70:
Piston Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons with Sring Scale:
Shim Thickness to Use: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 13 Lbs.
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression: .010"
Oil Control: .015"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression: .002"-.004"
Oil Control: .0002"-.0025"
Wristpin Diameter: .940"
Engine Bearing Data, Buick Special, Series 40:
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.125"-2.126"
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"
Connecting Rod End Play: .005"-.010"
Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Ft Lb
Main Bearing Journal Diameteer:
#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: .0005"-.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .004:-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Ft Lbs
Engine Bearing Data, Buick Super, Series 50 & Roadmaster, Series 70:
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0023"
Connecting Rod End Play: .006"-.011"
Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 45-55 Ft Lbs
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Ft Lbs
Brake Data, Buick Special, Series 40:
Length of Lining Per Wheel:
Front: 23"
Rear: 23"
Width of Lining:
Front Wheel: 2-1/4"
Rear Wheel: 1-3/4"
Thickness of Lining: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Data, Buick Super, Series 50:
Length of Lining Per Wheel:
Front: 24"
Rear: 24"
Width of Lining:
Front Wheel: 2-1/4"
Rear Wheel: 2-1/4"
Thickness of Lining: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Data, Buick Roadmaster, Series 70:
Length of Lining Per Wheel:
Front: 24"
Rear: 24"
Width of Lining:
Front Wheel: 2-1/2"
Rear Wheel: 2-1/2"
Thickness of Lining:
Front Wheel: 1/4"
Rear Wheel: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Data, All Series:
Caster: +1/8 Degrees
Camber: +1/8 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16"-1/8"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-3/4 to 22-1/4 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4 Degrees +3/8 Camber
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Buick Special, Series 40:
Distributor # 1110838
Rotation: Counter Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees
Point Opening: .016"
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 9-1/2 to13
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Buick V-8 Engines:
Distributor # 1110827
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees
Point Opening: .016"
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11 to14
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 to 12-1/2 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications, 6 Volt Systems:
Generator # 1102779
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 50 Amperes @ 2,400 RPM
Brush Spring Tension 25 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.9 to 2.05 Amperes
Regulator #: 1118729
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 47 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications, 12 Volt Systems:
Generator # 1102003
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,300 RPM
Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes
Regulator #: 1118749
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 1 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, All Series:
Starter # 1107097 (6 Volt Systems)
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.67 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts; Torque: 12 Ft Lbs
Starter # 1107601 (12 Volt Systems)
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,500 RPM
Lock Test: 460 Amperes, 5.2 Volts; Torque: 11.5 Ft Lbs
Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: AAUVB & AAVB
Idle Adjustment: 1-1/4 Turns Opem
Fuel Level: 5/64" below top of gasket surface
Carburetor Model: 4AUV
Idle Adjustment: 1-1/8 Turns Opem
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model #WCD
Carburetor Part # 882S-SA
Float Level: 5/32"
Idle Screw Setting, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns to Open
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 33 Short Stroke
Fast Idle Setting: .012"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Carburetor Model #WCD
Carburetor Part # 2017S
Float Level: 15/64"
Idle Screw Setting, 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 29 Long Stroke
Fast Idle Setting: .015"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Index
Carburetor Model #WCD
Carburetor Part # 2081S-SA
Float Level: 15/64"
Idle Screw Setting, 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns to Open
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 29 Long Stroke
Fast Idle Setting: .028"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model #WCFB
Carburetor Part # 996S
Float Level:
Primary: 3/32"
Secondary: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 5/8"
Secondary: 11/16"
Idle Screw Setting, 1 Turns to Open
Pump Adjustment: Outer Hole, Long Stroke
Fast Idle Setting: .020"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model #WCFB
Carburetor Part # 2053S
Float Level:
Primary: 3/32"
Secondary: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 5/8"
Secondary: 11/16"
Idle Screw Setting, 1 Turns to Open
Pump Adjustment: Outer Hole, Long Stroke
Fast Idle Setting: .020"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
Maximum Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
1953 Buick Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series 40: 6646230-4 (Continued from 1952)
Series 50: V-2415-5
Series 70: V-2001-7
1953 Buick Beginning Serial Numbers, All Series:
1-6740001, Flint Michigan
2-6774001, Southgate, California
3-6765001, Linden, New Jersey
4-6783001, Kansas City, Missouri
5-6808001, Wilmington, Delaware
6-6799001, Atlanta, Georgia
7-6815001, Framingham, Massachusetts
Popular Options, All Series:
Sonomatic Radio, Heater & Defroster, Electric Clock, Right Side Outside Rear View Mirror, EZI-Non Glare Rear View Mirror, Left Side Remote Control Outside Rear View Mirror, Vanity Visor Mirror, Spot Light With Mirror, Auxillary Driving Lights, Multi-Purpose Trouble Light, Tissue Dispenser, Tool Kit, Full Wheel Covers on Series 40 & 50, Handy Mats, Handy-Spot, Auto-Jack Case, Polish Cloth Kit, Seat License Plate Frames, Power Steering on Special & Super, Dynaflow Transmission on Special & Super, Air Conditioning on Super & Roadmaster.
1953 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:
Code Color
5351 Black
5352 Verde Green
5353 Imperial Blue Poly
5354 Jordan Gray
5355 Victoria Maroon Poly
5356 Seamist Green Poly
5357 Shell Gray
5358 Terrace Green Symphony
5359 Tyler Blue Poly
5360 Ridge Green
5362 Matador Red
5373 Teal Blue Poly
5374 Majestic White
5378 Mandarin Red Poly
5379 Balsam Green Poly
5383 Pinehurst Green Poly
5386 Glacier Blue
1953 Buick Historical Data:
1953 Buick Model Year Production: 486,812.
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Metal: 4 Door Sedan
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