1951 Deluxe new engine problem

[jmxkf1]

I had the skipping problem with a '53 when I turned off the electric pump.   The mechanical one couldn't pull gas through the electric I assume.   I even made a bypass around the electric but I still had to keep it on.
The guage problem I have as well.   No luck finding a new guage voltage regulator.   The NOS one I got didn't make a difference.   Let me know if you find one.   

[JohnMink]

Hi
I started this thread some time ago. Many months and mechanics later, I think I finally have my 1951 Deluxe running pretty good. One thing is bugging me, though. I have been a tractor trailer driver for many years and basically, I drive and shift the big trucks by the sound of the engine and the tach. The Kaiser's transmission has recently been rebuilt by a transmission specialist who is very good and works on a lot of old cars. However, the car seems very loud to me at speeds of 50-55 and I wonder if it's normal or is there something else going on. I had a mechanic drive it and it tachs out at about 2200 rpm's at 50-55 which should be fine. Anyone got any feedback on this? Thanks.

[fathersondream]

Maybe voltage is dropping off at higher rpms?

[boatingbill]

I problem this exact problem years ago on my 51' kaiser (manual/OD) around 40-45 MPH with "missing/skipping/cutting out". After several mechanics were stumped, I took it to a "tuner" shop and they put a scope on it and saw the voltage wave form dropping off at that speed due to a intermittent breakdown of the coil. I paid them, went home and put on a spare coil and sure enough the problem was gone!

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

What plugs (brand and type) were put into the engine?  If the plug wires are original, there could be resistance changes that take place as the engine compartment gets hot.  Same with the coil; I had a 51 Kaiser with a coil that opened (rather than shorted) when it got hot.  I replaced the coil and there was no problem.

[JohnMink]

Thanks for your feedback on skipping etc on my 51 Kaiser deluxe. It's really not skipping any more, I just think it sounds very loud at 50-55 mph and want to know if 2200 rpms is about right on the tach. Thanks. John