1950 KAISER
Model Designations:
Kaiser Special, Series K501, 6 Cylinder
Kaiser DeLuxe, Series K-502, 6 Cylinder
Kaiser Special, Series K501 , Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5011
Base Price: $1,995; Shipping Weight: 3,311 Pounds; Production Total: 28,000
4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5015
Base Price: $2,088; Shipping Weight: 3,456 Pounds: Production Total: 21,000
4 Door Taxi, 6/8 Passenger, Body #: K5016
Price & Shipping Weight are Not Available; Production Total: 2,500
1949 Production in included with 1950 Production.
Kaiser DeLuxe, Series K492, Body Styles
DeLuxe
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5021
Base Price: $2,195; Shipping Weight: 3,341 Pounds; Production Total: 38,200
4 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5022
Base Price: $3,195; Shipping Weight: 3,726 Pounds: Production Total: 55
Virginian
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5023
Base Price: $2,995; Shipping Weight: 3,541 Pounds; Production Total: 950
Vagabond
4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5025
Base Price: $2,288; Shipping Weight: 3,501 Pounds; Production Total: 4,500
1949 Production in included with 1950 Production.
1950 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: 7.3 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.3
Horsepower:
Special: 100 @ 3,600 RPM
DeLuxe: 112 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard: 3.73:1
Optional: 3.91:1 & 4.09:1
With Overdrive: 4.27:1 or 4.55:1
Carburetor: Carter WCD 2 Barrel, Models 685S, 685SA, or 723S. .
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5 or Auto-Lite AR5.
Spark Plug: Gap (A5) .032; (AR5) .040"
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees Before TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake: .014"
Exhaust: .014"
Cylinder Head Torque: 30-35 Ft Lbs
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake: .014"
Exhaust: .014"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .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.
Capacities
Cooling System: 13-1/2 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
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-4054
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM
Torque Test: 505 Amperes; 3.0 Volts; 11.5 Ft Lbs of Torque
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Part #1GS-4214
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 @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,675 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Carter WA-1 Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor #622SB
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
Carter WCD Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor #723SB
Float Level: 1/32"
Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 29 (Short Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge #T109-163
Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"
Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Early Models: 403001
All Series: M-5001 Detroit, Michigan
800001 Muskegon, Michigan
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series K-491: K491-1001
Series K0492: K492-1001
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"
Popular Options
Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Storage Tank for Vacuum Wipers, Spare Tire, Tube & Wheel, License Plate Holder Guards, Wheel Trim Rings, Full Wheel Discs, Plastic White Side Wall Discs, Exhaust Pipe Extension, Radio, Heater & Defroster, Outside Rear View Mirror, External Sun Visor, Fender Skirts, License Plate Frames, Leather Upholstery, Bumper Wing Guards, Hood Ornament, White Sidewall Tires, Fog Lights, Electric Clock, Spotlights, Vacuum Booster Fuel Pump, Oil-Bath Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Overdrive, Automatic Choke, Oil Filter, Front Cigarette Lighter, Optional Rear Axle Ratios.
1950 Kaiser Historical Data
Model Year introduction for the 1950 Kaiser was in January 9, 1950.
Total Kaiser Production for 1949 & 1950 was 95,205.
Total 1949 Kaiser Production is included with the 1950 production.
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