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Kaiser Forum / Re: New issue with my 51

« on: November 17, 2020, 11:29:29 AM »

Check the line from the engine to the gauge for any leaks (you would probably have noticed by now). If line is not leaking you should confirm that your engine actually has oil pressure - oil pumps fail, oil pressure bypass springs fail, engines fail. Your gauge might be correct. Confirm with another gauge if you can.

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Modified Kaiser-Frazer & Willys Cars / Re: Engine swap information for early KF cars

« on: November 06, 2020, 03:39:44 PM »

Bearings (and pretty much anything else) are pretty easy to get for Kaiser (Continental) 226 which was used for many agricultural and industrial applications for many years.
as a start try  https://www.jensales.com/categories/continental-engines/f226.html
or http://www.continentalengineparts.net/images/Continental_F226_Parts_List.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: NON MEMBER BAN FROM FORUM

« on: October 03, 2020, 10:45:12 AM »

You guys are kidding, right?
KF cars are great fun - remember? Limiting access to info will not help your cause.
Please keep the forum open to those of us who enjoy learning but don't enjoy committees.

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Trim on CL

« on: September 22, 2020, 10:34:39 AM »

Is this a K-F part?
https://poconos.craigslist.org/pts/d/bartonsville-2-pcs-chrome/7180560136.html

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 54 Kaiser Manhattan on CL

« on: September 15, 2020, 02:10:12 PM »

Great looking Kaiser just showed up on CL. Interior looks good as is and I really like that rear windshield!
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/poughkeepsie-1954-kaiser-manhattan/7196255161.html

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 52 Manhattan

« on: July 29, 2020, 07:57:26 AM »

These look savable and they aren't thousands of miles away (from me at least).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Kaiser-Manhattan/114325453640

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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: 52 Allstate fuel pump --buy or rebuild ?

« on: July 22, 2020, 01:10:07 PM »

They also sell kits if you want to do it yourself. Ethanol safe materials!

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan

« on: July 22, 2020, 01:07:45 PM »

Wow, great looking car!
Can you provide any more info on it? Of course more pics if you can, too. Thanks!!

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Going home

« on: September 18, 2019, 09:47:38 AM »

Great looking car! Sounds like you had a really good day.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1954 in MA

« on: July 29, 2019, 07:28:10 PM »

Not my car - but so nice looking!
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/holyoke-1954-kaiser-manhattan/6940655778.html

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Ticking noise in engine and # 6 only reading 77 #s

« on: July 26, 2019, 11:28:18 AM »

Hard to diagnose on just that, but I would guess stuck (or badly adjusted) exhaust valve on #6. I'd expect better compression on a fresh overhaul even if rings were broken. If it were me I would take off the valve cover and see what's up with #6 valves.
If you're near zip 12546, stop by and I'll assist.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: KF Assembly Line

« on: December 07, 2018, 01:53:47 PM »

I'm curious about the floor.  Looks like older bricks with a very straight track which has been filled in with a series of wooden blocks. I know this was originally an airplane factory, but I also remember reading that quite a bit of time and expense went into refitting the place for car making. I wonder whether it is from its airplane years or from the refit. I also wonder what that track was used for and, if it was one of Frazer's ideas, why it was decided not to use it any more.
Really wish I could walk down that assembly line and fill a few shopping carts to use now!

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 52 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: November 27, 2018, 08:54:44 AM »

Have not seen it in person, but the pictures look pretty good and price seems reasonable.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-kaiser-deluxe-4dr/6753505001.html

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Frazer Forum / Re: 1948 Frazer on ebay

« on: November 07, 2018, 07:00:06 AM »

tag says model 485, so not a manhattan (which would be a 486). steering wheel is also a giveaway - manhattan had a fancier, larger center. Definitely in better shape than mine!

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Henry J & Allstate Forum / Re: "10 Worst Cars"

« on: November 05, 2018, 11:20:58 AM »

She is clearly writing just to entertain, but you have to admit the other 9 cars on her list are pretty bad.
What cars would you have put on that list? '58-'60 Thunderbirds would be on mine.
I wouldn't mind a nice Henry J though.