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Willys Forum / ignition specifications for 161 engine

« on: August 11, 2024, 08:27:05 AM »

Looking for timing, point gap, and plug gap for 161 6 cyl Kaiser Supersonic engine.

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Kaiser Forum / Transmission Remote Control Question

« on: June 02, 2017, 05:49:27 PM »

I am having an intermittent problem with the first and reverse lever on the transmission remote control (located at the bottom end of the steering column) falling back when the shift control on the column is in neutral and the clutch is disengaged such as when you are down shifting into first at a stop light.  The L-161 engine and transmission came out of a 51 Henry J and is in my 48 Jeepster.  99% of the time everything works great, but when that lever on the transmission goes back, it jams everything and you can't get it into any gear.  At that point I have to open the hood and reach in and move the lever forward into the neutral position.  When I reach in and move the lever forward into neutral, the lever operates smoothly and positively and you can feel it engage properly.   I have tried adjusting the shift rods using the technique described in the manual with no positive results.  It does not matter which position the OD control cable is in, but when it jams, you cannot move the OD control in or out-it too is jammed.  I am wondering if there is supposed to be some means of preventing that upper lever and rod from falling back built in to the remote control that is worn out or broken.  If anyone is familiar with the design of the remote control or has encountered this problem and can tell me what's going on I'd appreciate their wisdom.  I suspect that the remote control is the problem but I hate to have to source a replacement part and then still have the problem!

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Darrin Forum / Re: Need help with the overdrive in the 1954 Kaiser Darrin

« on: May 25, 2017, 07:31:33 AM »

Thankyou for the information.  I had sort of figured out most of the operation, however I was glad to have it confirmed that there would be no problems with rolling while parked as long as it is left in reverse, even if the OD knob is pushed in.  Also, was good to get an understanding that the knob should not be pulled out (taken out of OD) while the car is in motion.  Great website!

Scott Steel
Springville, TN

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General Discussion / correct operation of overdrive

« on: May 23, 2017, 06:14:55 AM »

I am familiar with the mechanics of the overdrive transmission but have been unable to find complete instructions on engagement and disengagement.  Should the car be moving when engaging and/or disengagement? Clutch in? Transmission in neutral?  I have a 51 Kaiser L-161 and transmission in my 48 Jeepster.

Scott Steel
Springville, TN

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Need intake / exhaust manifold for my L-161 6 cyl Kaiser Supersonic

« on: April 27, 2017, 02:15:35 PM »

The ear is broken off my exhaust manifold where the exhaust pipe connects and none of the welding shops I have been to say that it can be welded.  Anyone with a line on a replacement email me: scottasteel@gmail.com