1947 KAISER
Model Designations:
Kaiser Special, Series K100, 6 Cylinder
Kaiser Custom, Series K101, 6 Cylinder
Kaiser Special, Series K100 , Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: 1005
Base Price: $1,868; Shipping Weight: 3,305 Pounds; Production Total: 65,062
Kaiser Custom, Series K101, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: 1015
Base Price: $2,301 Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds; Production Total: 5,412
1947 KAISER
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 123-1/2 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 226 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.86 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.3
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs @ 1,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Carburetor: Carter W-1 or W-1A, Models 574S, 622S, or 622SA .
Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J9 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel through Engine #17,610
TDC Mark on Vibration Damper After Engine #17,610
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake: To Engine #10,769: .010"; Later Engines: .014"
Exhaust: .014"
Cylinder Head Torque: 30-35 Ft Lbs
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake: To Engine #10,769: .010"; Later Engines: .014"
Exhaust: .014"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: To Engine #10,769: .010"; Later Engines: .014"
Exhaust: .014"
Valve Timing: Intake 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 45 Lbs @ 1-21/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0008"-.0026"
Exhaust .0032"-.005"
Piston & Ring Data
Pistons Removed from Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0255"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .0015"-.004"; Lower Ring: .0015"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Engine Bearing Data
Camshaft End Play: .002"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.004"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0619"-2.0627"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0023"
Rod End Play: .006"-.010" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.375"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0015" -.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 85-95 Lbs. Ft.
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-4818-A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6001
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4-6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MAW-4043
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM
Torque Test: 500 Amperes; 3.5 Volts; 11.55 Ft Lbs of Torque
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Part #1GS-4211
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 365 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 9-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Carter WA-1 Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor #622S
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 3/4-1-3/4
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 18 (Short Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge #T109-102
Anit-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Adjustment: 5/8"
Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor #622SA
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 3/4-1-3/4
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 18 (Short Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge #T109-102
Anit-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Adjustment: 5/8"
Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Capacities
Cooling System: 15 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 80H
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series K-100: K-10001
Series K-101: K-10001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series K-100: K100-001001
Series K-101: K101-2000001
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-5/32"
Width: Front Wheel, 2"
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 7/8"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5-1/4 Degrees
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.006"
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1947 Kaiser Historical Data
Model Year introduction for the Kaiser Special was in October 1946
Model Year introduction for the Kaiser Custom was on September 25, 1947.
Total 1947 Kaiser Production totaled 70,474.
1947 was the initial year for Kaiser production.
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