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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: 1953 Allstate from estate auction Photos

« on: November 23, 2024, 08:31:00 PM »

I have to agree with Joe Frazer.  If you get the car running and roadworthy, it will be a hit wherever you show it. My Allstate has non-original upholstery in but no one knows or cares when I show it. They just look at it with amazement knowing that Sears once sold cars and there are few examples that survive.  Yours is one that did - be glad and enjoy the fact that it did!

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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: 1953 Allstate from estate auction Photos

« on: November 02, 2024, 01:13:40 PM »

I saw the car listed at the auction.  Thanks for the update and pics!  Based on the pics, which shows the data tag for confirmation, this car was originally a six cylinder car with overdrive - very rare for an Allstate.  Strange that the engine was replaced with four cylinder as usually it's the other way around, the four cylinders engines are replaced with a six cylinder.  Look like a good car for someone to get running/roadworthy and enjoy!  It has Henry J hubcaps on it as the true Allstate hubcaps/wheel covers are next to impossible to find.  It does have the two blank backup light covers - those are very hard if not impossible to find so that's a big plus.  Seems like a good deal for the money.  Here's what the Allstate hubcaps look like; No "K" on them, just a smooth spot.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Overdrive issues

« on: October 18, 2024, 12:52:17 PM »

I don't know of a way to test the governor switch without taking it out.  One thing I do to test them when they are out is put them in a drill and hold the governor with a vise.  Put an ohm/continuity tester between the terminal and the "case" of the switch.  Power the drill and the ohm meter should drop to 0 ohms when it's up and spinning.  Actually, you can test if it's shorted while it's in the car - do the same thing, ohm meter from terminal to ground - if it measures 0 ohms from terminal to case it is shorted and will cause the relay to fire constantly  hence keeping the OD engaged at all times. 

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Overdrive issues

« on: October 17, 2024, 01:42:31 PM »

I had a similar problem.  Does the OD seem to be engaged as you start out from a stop?  If so, the relay is likely sticking.  If the relay sticks, the solenoid will stay engaged and as a result you will not be able to shift into reverse. When I had this problem it was intermittent and replacing the relay fixed it. It's also possible that the wire to the governor switch is worn bare and touching ground somewhere. If this is the case, the relay will remain energized as long as the ignition switch is on.  Take a good look at the wire where it connects to the governor switch and see if it is worn bare.  If so, some electrical tape around it will help.

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General Discussion / Re: Last Kaiser Search

« on: August 30, 2024, 02:24:34 PM »

StevenRai, tell us all about the KF products you own or have owned.  Your post looks like someone who's only on here to promote their business website.  I've reported it to the moderator so unless you let us know which KF cars you're familiar with it will be removed.  In the meantime, until we can be certain he's a legitimate KF fan, please no one patronize his business.

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Willys Forum / Re: ignition specifications for 161 engine

« on: August 12, 2024, 04:18:35 PM »

If you look in the shop manual, it specifies the point gap at .020 for Autolite distributors and .022 for Delco distributor equipped. My experience  has been that the Delco systems work much better with the points gapped a .020 

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General Discussion / Re: kaiser 1951 deluxe handbrake cable.

« on: July 31, 2024, 01:44:13 PM »

What specifically do you need to know about it?  There are two different types - one for the car equipped with Hydramatic and one for those with standard transmission. 

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Willys Forum / Re: Willys Aero wheel lug bolts

« on: July 22, 2024, 12:42:06 PM »

OK.  On my Continental kit I used DOR 611-072  or  NAPA 6411535 
Perhaps one of them is the same? 
Here's the NAPA listing
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NOE6411535

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Willys Forum / Re: Willys Aero wheel lug bolts

« on: July 21, 2024, 02:27:40 PM »

Are they bolts, same as those used in Kaiser / Frazer / Henry J?    If so, I have some - let me know.

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1951 1952 Kaiser Manhattan fuel gauge wanted

« on: July 17, 2024, 03:32:23 PM »

I have to concur with JoeFrazer that problems such as you describe are almost always the sending unit.  I had that happen in my Allstate - you'd fill it with gas and the gauge would read empty.  Drive for awhile and the gauge would go to half full.  Keep driving and it goes empty very quickly. Replaced the sending unit and that fixed it.  Had similar problems with my other cars.  It was always the sender, never the gauge itself.  But of course, with anything 70 years old, it could be the gauge but check the sending unit first.  Best of luck and keep us informed.

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Willys Forum / Re: Seeking part: needing 1953 Willys Aero Eagle overdrive relay switch

« on: June 03, 2024, 05:26:34 PM »

I forgot to mention, if the one in your car does have the plug, as the one in the picture Terry posted, it's easy to test if the contacts pull in.  Use a 9 volt radio battery and touch across the terminals has shown.  It should click.  If it doesn't the coil is open.  If it does and the relay still doesn't work, then check the contacts as Joe pointed out.

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Willys Forum / Re: Seeking part: needing 1953 Willys Aero Eagle overdrive relay switch

« on: June 03, 2024, 05:14:09 PM »

I believe the one for Willys has terminals on it - not a plug.  Compare this pic with one Terry posted and see if that's true.  Either way, as Joe points out you can remove the cover and look at the contacts and see if they are tarnished.  There should be 4 terminals on it marked  IG,  TH,  BAT and SOL.  If you put 6 volts (actually a 9 volt radio battery will work if you don't hold it on very long) to the IG and TH terminals it should pull the contacts together.  Make sure the fuse connections are clean and untarnished.  The brass fuse socket ends often tarnish and don't allow current to pass - scrape them good and clean so they shine and if you put voltage to the IG and TH terminals (polarity doesn't matter) the contacts should pull together.

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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: Hood bumpers

« on: March 21, 2024, 12:23:30 PM »

I've heard the best time to catch Rudy is early in AM (He's in CA) so you may want to try that.

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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: Hood bumpers

« on: March 21, 2024, 12:03:22 PM »

The ones Terry posted are not correct for Henry J.  The Henry J ones are rectangular.  Here's a pic

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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: Hood bumpers

« on: March 20, 2024, 05:30:48 PM »

Those rubber bumpers are available from Rudy's KF Parts.  Part number 212033.  Rudy can be reached at 1-760-789-3608