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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: April 12, 2011, 07:07:50 PM »

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

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: April 11, 2011, 08:55:09 PM »

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.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: February 13, 2011, 05:31:54 PM »

 
I take back former post....we took the car out for a ride today and it's still skipping. Gonna try plugs and wires. The mechanic said they looked ok but I have a brand new set of plugs that came with the rebuilt engine which the other mechanic did not put in and the wires are the ones that came on the car so I don't know how old they are. Might as well try things that haven't been ruled out yet.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: February 13, 2011, 10:34:15 AM »

OK. We pretty much have the skipping problem fixed. The mechanic took the carbeurator apart and found out that the rods settings were off and the float was sticking, so he fixed those and also adjusted the timing. Now new problem: After we put the rebuilt engine in we noticed the transmission was leaking so took it out and had it completely rebuilt by a transmission specialist who really knows his stuff. But now we have an oil leak around where the rear main is. My question is: Is there anything in the removal and installation of the transmission which would disturb the rear main seal in a brand new engine and cause it to leak? If anyone who is very knowledgeable would like to call me and talk Kaisers/problems, please call me and just give me your number and I'll call you on my dime. Thanks! John 276-694-6266

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: January 30, 2011, 12:21:17 PM »

@KaiserFrazerLibrary - Radiator was flushed and cleaned while the engine was out for replacement. I have owned the car for 2 years, the gas tank is a replacement but I have not had it off the car. While the engine was being replaced, a fuel line extention was added as suggested in the 1953 supplement to reduce vapor lock. I also added an expansion tank for the radiator. The only electrical that was changed was a 6 volt alternator from 5th Avenue Garage. I think the electric fuel pump is set around 6-7 pounds. The mechanic said the mechanical fuel pump didn't seem to be putting out much presssure, but with he electrical backup, it shouldn't matter. Also, he said he tried it with and without the electrical pump, same results. I don't know how he checked out the vacuum advance. He's just taken the carbeurator apart again and found that rods were out of adjustment and the float was a little low. He hasn't test driven again yet as he hasn't had a chance. That was as of yesterday.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions and keep 'em coming! Will forward all info to my mechanic.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: January 29, 2011, 03:42:58 PM »

Thanks for answering. The car is a hydramatic. Larry Barker suggested the vacuum advance so we checked and my mechanic said it tested fine. Is there something we missed on the testing?

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Kaiser Forum / 1951 Deluxe new engine problem

« on: January 29, 2011, 11:43:42 AM »

Have 1951 Kaiser, just replaced with rebuilt engine, transmission, new electrical fuel pump and new mechanical fuel pump, rebuilt carbeurator. Starts, idles, and runs cool for as long as you want to let it and going down the road at 40-45 mph, runs and shifts perfect. However, give it a little gas to kick it up to about 50-55, it starts to miss and lose power as if it isn't getting the gas. The carbeurator is not vacuum, car has electric wipers. My mechanic has checked fuel pressure, timing, vacuum advance on the distributor, carbeurator rods, float, everything. Everything checks out perfect. He did say that when the problem starts, the temp gauge goes up, but when he lets up on the speed, the heat goes back to normal and it runs perfect again. Anyone got any ideas Thanks, John