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Frazer Forum / Kingpins part 2

« on: April 30, 2024, 02:35:06 PM »

I will be replacing kingpin and bushing in the left front of my 47 Frazer this weekend.  Some time ago I purchased a kingpin set from one of the club vendors with part #205777 on box which is supposed to fit my car.  Further research or over research came up,with part #30223 from outside vendor but application is for 47-55 KF. I want to be sure I have correct part.  Does anyone know what the #302223 fits ?

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Frazer Forum / kingpin specs

« on: November 08, 2023, 11:46:26 AM »

I need to replace the RF kingpin on my 1947 Frazer due to excessive play; vehicle will not pass state inspection. I have a kingpin kit but there is no spec sheet in the kit for reaming specifications. .  I can find no spec in the s hop manual or Motors guide.  Does anyone have the specs for reaming the bushings for the kingpin replacement?

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Frazer Forum / engine oil additives

« on: July 16, 2023, 12:39:35 PM »

My 1947 Frazer has several small but annoying engine oil leaks which drip after the vehicle is parked.  Short of resealing the engine, I have been looking at some engine oil leak sealing additives.I am hesitant over adding stuff to an old engine (83k miles).  The car basically runs well and total oil loss is a bit over a quart over the course of the summer.  Has anyone used, recommend,or not recomment the use of these products.
                                                                             'Thanks
                                                                              Bob Guinn
                                                                         

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Frazer Forum / re idler arm replacement

« on: August 20, 2022, 02:58:56 PM »

I replaced the idler arm bushings and pin with a kit I bought from Willow Run KF Parts.  Everything assembled  and steering was tight. But now a few weeks later, some minor looseness has reappeared. There is no spec for tightening the upper and lower bushing nuts and mechanic who did work is a bit hesitant as to just how tight the upper and lower bushings should be He does not want to have the bushing nuts 'bottom out'. Previous advice was not to overtighten bushings, but how tight is tight?  I did contact Rudy for an idler arm to have just in case but he had 2 possibilities depending on casting number which I was unable to provide.
                                  Again thank you for any advice,
                                Bob Guinn

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Frazer Forum / idler arm

« on: May 14, 2022, 03:39:03 PM »

I have a shimmy concern along with excessive play in the steering wheel on my '47 Frazer. I made some adjustments to the steering box which did help the concern.  Moving the front wheels shows some looseness in the idler arm area.  the shop manual is not very specific on how tight the upper and lower bushing should be. I have ordered a new idler arm kit from Wilow Run Parts to have on hand.  Can I try tightening the upper and lower bushings first (they look threaded) or plan on replacing the components with the kit?

                                                                       Thank you in advance,
                                                                      Bob Guinn   KF5336

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General Discussion / 6 volt flashers

« on: May 04, 2022, 10:40:09 AM »

I was recently helping a friend install turn signals on his 1946 Ford and once completed, had a signal indicator light  malfunction.  We traced it to the 6 volt flasher included with the kit.  The NAPA interchange number is a Tung Sol #535.  Locatged and installed NOS Tung Sol #229D flasher and light malfunction problem was resolved.  Has anyone experienced a problem with the newer replacement flasher (#535) causing turn signals not to operate properly, and if so, what was the remedy short of locating a NOS 229D flasher?  I did send a request to Willow Run Parts for info stamped on the flashers they sell but have yet to hear back.
                                                                                         Thanking you in advance,
                                                                                        Bob Guinn   #5336

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Frazer Forum / Spark plug wires

« on: October 10, 2020, 01:00:59 PM »

My ‘47 Fraser developed a skiplsurge at light throttle again. Checked my maintenance history and spark plugs had not been changed in 4 years. Replaced plugs, no change, in fact a bit worse as it feels to be running on 5 cylinders. Suspect plug wire as I had this problem previously from leaking wires. Can I upgrade to the ‘beehive’ style for later kaisers to combat the leak problem ? If not, where would a good source for plug wires?

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Rudy's KF Parts

« on: October 04, 2020, 05:10:52 PM »

Does anyone know if Rudy's KF parts is still around? I tried several times last month to contact him via e-mail and telephone.  Also, noticed his ad has not been in Hemmings.

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Frazer Forum / proper size wipers

« on: January 27, 2020, 03:34:58 PM »

Could someone verify the proper length of the wiper blade and wiper arm for a 1947 Frazer.  I bought a pair of 10" blades and they hit the windshield edges which leads me to believe the arms are too long (maybe replaced sometime in the past.)
                                                                       Thank you
                                                                       Bob Guinn  #5336

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General Discussion / Rudy's KF Parts

« on: July 08, 2019, 02:06:24 PM »

I have tried unsuccessfully for the past 2- 3weeks to contact Rudy Phillips either by phone, email, or USPS letter.
 Has anyone else had difficulty in contacting him?  I need to inquire as to   the availability of a side door glass for my 47 Frazer.