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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: JoeKeys2010 on September 27, 2019, 04:51:34 PM

Title: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: JoeKeys2010 on September 27, 2019, 04:51:34 PM

Guys, its been awhile since I have been on.  My 1949 Kaiser started knocking so I pulled the motor, but a rebuilt one from a club member and dropped it into the car.  Moved from Texas back to Georgia and after a year or more I've got it all hooked back up and running!!!  Just hunting a replacement gas tank and I'll be able to take her out on the open road once again.  For now just a quick drive around the block until I can solve my tank problems but it sure is nice to drive her again.

Title: Re: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: nicolosisa on September 29, 2019, 09:50:36 AM

Hi Joe, Glad toy "returned to your project" (and this forum) Good luck getting her..it back on the road again. I don't have a gas tank, but I am pretty sure you can find one at Desert Valley Auto Parts (dvap.com). I don't know if a tank from just any "senior" Kaiser will do, but I  suspect that K-F used the same tank on all 47-55 models (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong).

Title: Re: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: Fid on September 29, 2019, 11:06:12 AM

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I  suspect that K-F used the same tank on all 47-55 models (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong).

Not true.  The '51 and later are a "U" type shape and will not fit the earlier cars.

Title: Re: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: nicolosisa on September 29, 2019, 01:08:46 PM

Thank you, Fid for correcting me. 
But Joe, there is still "hope" for you finding a suitable gas tank.

Desert Valley Auto Parts currently has a '49 Kaiser Vagabond and a '49 Frazer Manhattan, both of which are being parted out. 
So, if you are interested, send them a parts inquiry from the following web address:   
https://www.dvap.com/request-a-part/

Title: Re: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: kfnut on September 29, 2019, 05:29:37 PM

Hi Joe
 I think I have a decent tank with the fuel sender still in it . I was saving it for a future project but I am getting older and probable won't need it . Send me a message if you are interested . I am the one you got the engine from .

Title: Re: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: JoeKeys2010 on October 06, 2019, 06:12:46 PM

I’m having a guy build me a stainless tank as I was unsuccessful in finding a tank. I need a good sending unit though. I’m in Salt Lake City for the next week and hoping the tank will be ready by then

Title: Re: 1949 Kaiser Rebuilt Motor
Post by: JoeKeys2010 on October 06, 2019, 06:25:31 PM

I put an electric fuel pump on it an it cranks very easily. I have a gas line running into a gas can (ghetto) but at least I can hear it run and drive around the block. Once I get the tank settled I may go back to the manual fuel pump.