1954 BUICK

Models:

Buick Special, Series 40, 8 Cylinder

Buick Super, Series 50, 8 Cylinder

Buick Century, Series 60, 8 Cylinder

Buick Roadmaster, Series 70, 8 Cylinder

Buick Skylark Convertible, Series 100, 8 Cylinder

Buick Special, Series 40, 8 Cylinder:

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 41D, Body #54-4469D

Base Price: $2,265; Shipping Weight: 3,735 Pounds; Production Total: 70,356

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 48D, Body #54-4411D

Base Price: $2,207; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds; Production Total: 41,557

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 46R, Body #54-4437

Base Price: $2,305; Shipping Weight: 3,740 Pounds; Production Total: 71,186

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 46C, Body #54-4467X

Base Price: $2,563; Shipping Weight: 3,810 Pounds; Production Total: 6,135

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 49, Body #54-4481

Base Price: $3,163; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds; Production Total: 1,650

Total Series Production: 190,884.

Buick Super, Series 50, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 52, Body #54-4519

Base Price: $2,711; Shipping Weight: 4,105 Pounds; Production Total: 41,756

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 56R, Body #54-4567

Base Price: $2,626; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds; Production Total: 75,531

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 56C, Body #54-4537X

Base Price: $2,964; Shipping Weight: 4,145 Pounds; Production Total: 6,701

Total Series Production: 118,630.

Buick Century, Series 60, 8 Cylinder:

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 61D, Body #54-4669

Base Price: $2,520; Shipping Weight: 3,805 Pounds; Production Total: 31,919

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 66R, Body #54-4637

Base Price: $2,534; Shipping Weight: 3,795 Pounds; Production Total: 45,710

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 66C, Body #54-4667X

Base Price: $2,963; Shipping Weight: 3,950 Pounds; Production Total: 2,790

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 69, Body #54-4681

Base Price: $3,470; Shipping Weight: 3,975 Pounds; Production Total: 1,563

Total Series Production: 81,982.

Buick Roadmaster, Series 70, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 72R, Body #54-4719

Base Price: $3,269; Shipping Weight: 4,250 Pounds; Production Total: 26,862

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 76RX, Body #54-4737X

Base Price: $3,373; Shipping Weight: 4,215 Pounds; Production Total: 20,404

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76CX, Body #54-4767X

Base Price: $3,521; Shipping Weight: 4,355 Pounds; Production Total: 3,305

Total Series Production: 50,571

Buick Skylark, Series 100, 8 Cylinder

2 Door Skylark Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 100, Body #54-4667SX

Base Price: $4,355; Shipping Weight: 4,260 Pounds; Production Total: 836

All Series: X in Serial Number Denotes Hydralic Seat & Window Controls

Major Specifications, Buick Special, Model 40:

Wheelbase: 122",

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.625" X 3.2"

Engine Displacement: 264 Cu. In.

Taxable Horsepower: 42.05

Compression Ratio:

Manual Transmission: 7.20:1

Automatic Transmission: 8.1:1

Horsepower:

Manual Transmission: 143 @ 4,200 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 150 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque:

Manual Transmission: 228 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 240 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Tire Size: 6.70 X 15 Inches

Major Specifications, Buick Super, Series 50

Wheelbase: 127

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3.2"

Engine Displacement: 322.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio:

Manual Transmission: 8.0:1

Automatic Transmission: 8.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower:

Manual Transmission: 177 @ 4,100 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 182 @ 4,100 RPM

Torque:

Manual Transmission: 295 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 300 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Tire Size: 6.70 X 15 Inches

Major Specifications, Buick Century, Series 60

Wheelbase: 122

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3.2"

Engine Displacement: 322.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio:

Manual Transmission: 8.0:1

Automatic Transmission: 8.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower:

Manual Transmission: 195 @ 4,100 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 200 @ 4,100 RPM

Torque:

Manual Transmission: 302 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 309 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Tire Size: 6.70 X 15 Inches

Major Specifications, Buick Roadmaster, Model 70

Wheelbase: 127"

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: 200 @ 4,100 RPM

Torque: 309 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Tire Size: 8.00 X 15 Inches

Capacities, Buick Special, Model 40:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts; 18-1/2 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission

With Heater18-1/2 Quarts; 20 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil: 6 Quarts

Manual Transmission Capacity: 1-3/4 Pints

Dynaflow Transmission Capacity: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/2 Pints

Capacities, Buick Super, Model 50 & Century, Model 60:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts; 18-1/2 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission

With Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts; 20 Quarts with Dynaflow Transmission

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

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: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

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:

Ground Polarity: Negative, 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5, or equivalent

Spark Plug Gap: .032"

Ignition Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: Timining Mark Aligned with"5" on Indicator Located on Pulley

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Tension: 65-75 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI

Tune-Up Data, Buick, Super, Series 50, Century, Series 60, & Roadmaster, Series 70:

Ground Polarity: Negative, 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5, or equivalent

Spark Plug Gap: .032"

Ignition Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: Timining Mark Aligned with"5" on Indicator Located on Damper.

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Tension: 65-75 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI

Valve Data, Buick Special, Series 40:

Tappet Clearance:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: 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 Spring):

Inner Spring: 56 Pounds @ 1.15"

Outer Spring: 88 Pounds @ 1.12"

Valve Lift @ Zero Lash::

Intake: .358"

Exhaust: .350"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0025"

Exhaust: .003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3720"

Exhaust: .3714"

Valve Data, Buick Super, Series 50, Century, Series 60 & Roadmaster, Series 70:

Tappet Clearance:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: 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: 56 Pounds @ 1.15"

Outer Spring: 88 Pounds @ 1.12"

Valve Lift @ Zero Lash::

Intake: .378"

Exhaust: .350"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0025:

Exhaust: .003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3720"

Exhaust: .3714"

Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, All Series:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness to Use: .003"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 7-13

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil Control: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .940"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.002"

Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Main Bolt Torque: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, All Series:

Distributor # 1110849

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 @ 375 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6.5 to 8.5

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12 to14

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 to 10-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications, All Series:

Generator # 1102008

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #: 1118825

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, All Series:

Starter # 1107621

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 95 Amperes, 10.1 Volts @ 3,500 RPM

Torque Test: 470 Amperes, 5.4 Volts; Torque: 10.5 Ft Lbs

Rear Axle & Brake Data, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008" to .012"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

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

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Data, All Series:

Caster: -1/8 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 0 to 1/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 21-3/4 to 23-1/4 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 0 Degrees +7/8 Camber

Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Type: AAVB-267

Code #: 7-96

Fuel Level: 21/32"

Float Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle Setting: #51 Drill

Start Aid Setting: .054" to .061"

Wide Open Kick Setting: .121" to .151"

Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: #29 Drill

Starting Switch Setting: .110" to .120"

Carburetor Type: 4A

Code #: 7-98

Fuel Level:

Primary: 11/16"

Secondary: 5/8"

Float Setting:

Primary: 5/64"

Secondary: 1/16"

Fast Idle Setting: #51 Drill

Start Aid Setting: .054" to .061"

Wide Open Kick Setting: .206" to .236"

Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: #29 Drill

Starting Switch Setting: .100" to .110"

Carburetor Type: AAVB-267

Code #: 7-102A

Fuel Level: 21/32"

Float Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle Setting: #54 Drill

Start Aid Setting: .#53 Drill

Wide Open Kick Setting: #44 Drill

Pump Overall Travel Setting: 1/8

Starting Switch Setting:

Test Lamp On: 17/64"

Test Lamp Off: 9/64"

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

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: 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 # 2082S

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Pump Adjustment: Outer Hole, Long Stroke

Fast Idle Setting: .012"

Unloader Adjustment: 11/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Fuel Pump Data:

Maximum Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI

Popular Options, All Series:

Sonomatic Radio; Selectronic Radio (Std on Series 100); Power Antenna (Std Series 100); Rear Seat Speaker (except Convertibles & Station Wagons); Electric Clock; License Plate Frames; Vent Shades; Right & Left Outside Mirrors, Glare Proof Inside Mirror; Vanity Visor Mirror; Air Conditioning (except Convertible Model 48); Power Windows (Std on 76RX, 76CX, & 100); Horizontal Front Seat Adjustment (Std on100); Full WheelCovers; Wire Spoke Wheels; Power Brakes; Power Steering; Gas Door Guard; Windshield Washer; Tool Kit; Hand Spot Light; Dynaflow Transmission on series 40, 50, & 60.

1954 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:

Code Color

5401 Carlsbad Black

5402 Artic White

5403 Casino Beige

5405 Gull Gray

5408 Cavalier Blue

5409 Ranier Blue

5410 Marliln Blue

5411 Malibu Blue

5412 Baffin Green

5413 Willow Green

5414 Ocean Mist Green

5415 Aztec Green

5416 Lido Green

5417 Titan Red

5418 Matador Red

5420 Condor Yellow

1954 Buick Historical Data:

1954 Buick Model Year Production: 443,083.

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Metal: 2 Door Hardtop

Plastic: Roadmaster 4 Door Sedan & Skylark Convertible

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