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Kaiser Forum / Re: Disappearing Fuel ???!!

« on: June 19, 2014, 12:14:11 PM »

Thanks !! Good to know.  Maybe there should be an alert issued regarding the Daytona needle/seat?

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Disappearing Fuel ???!!

« on: June 19, 2014, 12:13:51 AM »

Appreciate all the suggestions.  The carb kit came from Willow Run and included a new accelerator pump so that should be functional. Also included was a new style needle and seat from "Daytona" which required modifying the float setting.  The new needle and seat requires minimal float travel which is supposed to improve the consistency of the air to fuel ratio from what I read in the instructions.  I will do some more investigating as suggested but am thinking a quality 6 volt electric pump might not be a bad idea.  Thanks once again

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Kaiser Forum / Disappearing Fuel ???!!

« on: June 18, 2014, 06:34:11 PM »

 I Recently acquired a '54 Manhattan Supercharged that had been sitting for years - likely decades.  The engine ran but extremely rough with lots of  black and blue  exhaust smoke.  I installed a new carb  kit and replaced the spark plugs, oil and filter  which helped immensely.  My issue now is that it won't start unless primed.  If I leave it for a day or two it needs an once or so of gas down the carb throat and then it starts instantly. It's fine when warmed up.  Any suggestions would be appreciated as it means removing the carb box for the supercharger every time I need to prime.  Thanks to all !

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: Looking for the 1951 Kaiser Shop Manual

« on: June 08, 2014, 10:46:36 AM »

Thanks Mike - not sure how things will work out for that weekend at this point.  Anyway, I am now officially a brand new member, having joined on-line  a few minutes ago.  The response here has been very supportive!

As a side note it's a shame the upcoming meet was not here in Vancouver, Canada.  I was  fascinated to read  that H.J' Kaiser actually got his real start in business right here.  He borrowed a fair chunk of money from a Canadian bank and set up his corporate office here, building roads.  Interestingly, many years later his Grandson lived here and was involved with the B.C. Government.  A small claim to fame to be sure, but we'll take what we can get.  Cheers,  Martyn

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: Looking for the 1951 Kaiser Shop Manual

« on: June 07, 2014, 10:20:45 AM »

Hi Mike.  Unfortunately  I am nearly  as far away from NC as you can get.  I am near Vancouver, Canada which is about 100 miles north of Seattle. I would like to contact you and send photos to your email address ( I have lousy computer skills) and would phone you if you care to let me know your contact info.  My email is martynhough1@gmail.com if it suits you.

PS yes, plan on joining the club right away.

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: Looking for the 1951 Kaiser Shop Manual

« on: June 07, 2014, 10:12:56 AM »

I may have some for sale next year..  Kaiser Shop Manual and parts list..

You can pm me if you may want one..

It will be pick up only ...

Chris

  Thanks for that,  I am in Canada but have a US mailing address if you decide to use  UPS one day.  Martyn

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: Looking for the 1951 Kaiser Shop Manual

« on: June 06, 2014, 05:42:09 PM »

Thanks so much for the fast response!  Appreciate that info.  I still wouldn't mind a hard copy as my printer is a joke and it's great to have the reference material at hand.   I have an unrestored '54 Manhattan S/N 542 004883 that is quite intact with the Supercharger. After installing a carb kit from Willow Run  it seems to run reasonably well and the Supercharger appears to be working OK.  I plan to go over it mechanically in the coming weeks and drive it locally. 

This is a great site!  A huge help for learners like me.  Thanks again,  Martyn

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Looking for the 1951 Kaiser Shop Manual

« on: June 06, 2014, 01:05:12 PM »

Hi.  Anyone have a spare 1951 manual and the 1952-53 updates?  Please let me know if available.  Thank you.