1959 BUICK
Models:
Buick LeSabre, Series 4400, 8 Cylinder
Buick Invicta, Series 4600, 8 Cylinder
Buick Electra, Series 4700, 8 Cylinder
Buick Electra 225, Series 4800, 8 Cylinder
Buick LeSabre, Series 4400, 8 Cylinder:
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4419,
Base Price: $2,804; Shipping Weight: 4,229 Pounds; Production Total: 51,379
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4439,
Base Price: $2,925; Shipping Weight: 4,266 Pounds; Production Total: 46,069
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4411
Base Price: $2,740; Shipping Weight: 4,159 Pounds; Production Total: 13,492
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4437
Base Price: $2,849; Shipping Weight: 4,188 Pounds; Production Total: 35,189
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4467
Base Price: $3,129; Shipping Weight: 4,216 Pounds; Production Total: 10,489
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4435
Base Price: $3,320; Shipping Weight: 4,565 Pounds; Production Total: 8,286
Total Series Production: 164,904.
Buick Invicta, Series 4600, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4619
Base Price: $3,357; Shipping Weight: 4,331 Pounds; Production Total: 10,566
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4639
Base Price: $3,515; Shipping Weight: 4,373 Pounds; Production Total: 20,156
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4637
Base Price: $3,447; Shipping Weight: 4,274 Pounds; Production Total: 11,451
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4667
Base Price: $3,620; Shipping Weight: 4,317 Pounds; Production Total: 5,447
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4635
Base Price: $3,841; Shipping Weight: 4,660 Pounds; Production Total: 5,231
Total Series Production: 52,851.
Buick Electra, Series 4700, 8 Cylinder:
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4719
Base Price: $3,856; Shipping Weight: 4,557 Pounds; Production Total: 12,357
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4739
Base Price: $3,963; Shipping Weight: 4,573 Pounds; Production Total: 20,612
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4737
Base Price: $3,818; Shipping Weight: 4,465 Pounds; Production Total: 11,216
Total Series Production: 44,185.
Buick Electra 225, Series 4800, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4829
Base Price: $4,300; Shipping Weight: 4,632 Pounds; Production Total: 6,324
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4839
Base Price: $4,300; Shipping Weight: 4,641 Pounds; Production Total: 10,491
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4867
Base Price: $4,192; Shipping Weight: 4,562 Pounds; Production Total: 5,493
Total Series Production: 22,308
Major Specifications, Buick LeSabre, Model 4400:
Wheelbase: 123",
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.4"
Engine Displacement: 364.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 (Manual Transmission: 8.5:1)
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 250 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 384 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,500 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tire Size: 7.60 X 15 Inches
Major Specifications, Buick Invicta, Series 4700
Wheelbase: 123
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 401.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tire Size: 7.60 X 15 Inches
Major Specifications, Buick Electra, Series 4700
Wheelbase: 126.3
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 401.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tire Size: 8.00 X 15 Inches
Major Specifications, Buick Electra 225, Series 4800
Wheelbase: 126.3
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 401.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tire Size: 8.00 X 15 Inches
Capacities, LeSabre:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19
Radiator Cap Pressure: 15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil: 5 Quarts
Manual Transmission Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints
Dynaflow Transmission Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 6-1/2 Pints
Capacities, All Series Escept LeSabre:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19
Radiator Cap Pressure: 15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil: 5 Quarts
Dynaflow Transmission Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 6-1/2 Pints
Tune-Up Data, All Series:
Ground Polarity: Negative, 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: AC 44S, or equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .032"
Ignition Point Gap: Turn Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Timing Mark & Location:
Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Manual Transmission: 5 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 485 RPM
Cylinder Head Tension: 65-75 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 185 PSI
Valve Data, Buick LeSabre:
Tappet Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens: 35 Degrees BTDC (Manual Transmission: 25 Degrees)
Exhaust Valve Closes: 37 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring):
Inner Spring: 76 Pounds @ 1.25"
Outer Spring: 96 Pounds @ 1.16"
Valve Lift @ Zero Lash::
Intake: .403"
Exhaust: .403"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake:
Top: .001"-.003"
Bottom: .0025"-.0045"
Exhaust: .003"-.005"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: Tapered .3715"-.3720"
Exhaust: Tapered .3705-.3720"
Valve Data, Buick, Except LeSabre:
Tappet Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens: 33 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Valve Closes: 44 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring):
Inner Spring: 76 Pounds @ 1.25"
Outer Spring: 96 Pounds @ 1.16"
Valve Lift @ Zero Lash::
Intake: .438"
Exhaust: .441"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake:
Top: .001"-.003"
Bottom: .0025"-.0045"
Exhaust: .003"-.005"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: Tapered .3715"-.3720"
Exhaust: Tapered .3705-.3720"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, LeSabre:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness to Use: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7-13
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .015"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9995"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0023"
Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Main Bolt Torque: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, All Series Except LeSabre:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness to Use: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7-13
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .015"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9995"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0023"
Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Main Bolt Torque: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, All Series:
Distributor # 1110936
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 850 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,925 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
Distributor # 1110949
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 475 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,875 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 # 1102138
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,600 RPM
Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces
Field Current: 2.66 to 2.86 Amperes
Regulator #: 11196017
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap:
Upper Contact: .016":
Lower Contact: .067"
Generator # 1102147
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,630 RPM
Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 to 1.79 Amperes
Regulator #: 11196242
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.3 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 364 Engine:
Starter # 1107724
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 3,800-5,100 RPM
Torque Test: 300-360 Amperes, 3.5 Volts;
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 401 Engine:
Starter # 1107739
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 80-120 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 4,700-5,400 RPM
Torque Test: 290-370 Amperes, 2.0 Volts;
Rear Axle & Brake Data, All Series:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .007" to .009"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .005" to .020"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1.125"
Rear: 1.00"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1.00"
Wheel Alignment Data, All Series, Except with Air Suspension:
Caster: - 1.5 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 5/32"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees @ 5/8 Camber
Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Type: WW
Code #: 7-112
Fuel Level: 5/8"
Float Setting: 5/32"
Start Aid Setting: #53 Drill
Wide Open Kick Setting: #27 Drill
Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: 1 Lean
Fast Idle Speed Setting: With Throttle Closed, Turn Fast Idle Stop Screw in 9 to 9-1/4 turns from point of contact with high step of fast idle cam.
Choke Positioning Spring Setting: #6 Drill
Pump Travel Setting: 7/8""
Starting Switch Setting: 13/16" to 1-3/16" between "ON" & "OFF" Positions.
Rochester Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Type: 4GC
Part #: 7013044
Float Level:
Primary: 9/32"
Secondary: 1-3/8"
Float Drop:
Primary: 1-1/2"
Secondary: 1-5/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Choke Setting: Index
Pump Rod: 1-1/64" (Center Hole)
Fast Idle Setting: .028"
Choke Rod: .148"
Choke Unloader: .128"
Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"
Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .030"
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model #AFB
Carburetor Part # N/A
Float Level: 7/32"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Setting, 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns to Open
Pump Stroke: 33/64"
Choke Piston Lever: .045"
Unloader Setting: 3/16"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Carburetor Model #WGD
Carburetor Part # N/A
Float Level: 1/4"
Idle Screw Setting, 3/4 to 2 Turns to Open
Choke Lever Clearance: None
Unloader Choke Valve Clearance: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Starter Switch Setting: 31/64" to 11/16"
Carburetor Model #WGD
Carburetor Part # 2675S
Float Level: 1/4"
Idle Screw Setting, 3/4 to 2 Turns to Open
Choke Lever Clearance: None
Fast Idle Throttle Clearance: .026"
Unloader Choke Valve Clearance: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Starter Switch Setting: 31/64" to 11/16"
Popular Options, All Series:
Sonomatic Radio; Wonder Bar Signal Seeking Radio; Power Antenna; Rear Seat Speaker (except Convertibles & Station Wagons); Portable Transistor Radio; Electric Clock; License Plate Frames; Vent Shades; Autronic Eye; Parking Brake Warning Light; Back Up Lights; Tissue Dispenser, Vanity Visor Mirror; Air Conditioning (In-Dash or Under-Dash); Power Windows; 6-Way Power Seat; Padded Instrument Panel; Seat Belts; Air Suspension; Speed Control Safety Buzzer; Full WheelCovers; Wire Spoke Wheels; Power Brakes; Power Steering; Gas Door Guard; Windshield Washer; Trunk Light, Spot Light; Triple Turbine Dynaflow Transmission, Twin Turbine Dynaflow.
1959 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:
59A Sable Black
59B Silver Birch
59C Artic White
59D Sierra Brown
59E Glacier Green
59H Shalimar Blue
59J Wedgewood Blue
59K Turquoise
59L Tampico Red
59M Tawny Rose
59N Lido Lavender
59P Pearl Fawn
59R Copper Glow
1959 Buick Historical Data:
1959 Buick Model Year Production: 284,248.
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Invicta 2 Door Hardtop & Invicta Convertible
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