1951 Kaiser
Model Designations:
Kaiser Special, Series K511, 6 Cylinder
Kaiser DeLuxe, Series K512, 6 Cylinder
Kaiser Special, Series K511 , Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5111
Base Price: $2,212; Shipping Weight: 3,126 Pounds;
Production Total: 39,078
2 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5110
Base Price: $2265; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds;
Production Total: 915
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #: K5113
Base Price: $1,992; Shipping Weight: 3,061 Pounds;
Production Total: 746
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5114
Base Price: $2,160; Shipping Weight: 3,106 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,166
4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5115
Base Price: $2,317; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,829
Kaiser DeLuxe, Series K512 , Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5121
Base Price: $2,328; Shipping Weight: 3,171 Pounds;
Production Total: 56,723
2 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5120
Base Price: $2,380; Shipping Weight: 3,285 Pounds;
Production Total: 367
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5124
Base Price: $2,275; Shipping Weight: 3,151 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,888
4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5125
Base Price: $2,380; Shipping Weight: 3,285 Pounds;
Production Total: 984
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5127
Base Price: $2,296; Shipping Weight: 3,111 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,606
1951 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: 115 @ 3,650 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.91:1 or 4.55:1
Overdrive: 3.54:1
Hydra-Matic: 4.09:1 or 4.27:1
Carburetor: Carter WGD, 2 Barrel, Models 781S .
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite A5, Auto Lite AN5, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032;
Point Gap:
Auto-Lite Distributor: .020
Delco-Remy Distributor: .022"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees Before "0" Mark on Vibration Damper
Cylinder Head Torque: 30-35 Ft Lbs
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 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
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: 2.3744"-2.3752"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0015" -.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 85-95 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
Cooling System: 13-1/2 Quarts Without Heater, 14-1/2 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-6001-F
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.60-1.80 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6001A
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"
Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #1102733
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,400 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.90 Amperes
Regulator #1118302
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
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
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
Standard Transmission:
Part #1107087
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Torque Test: 525 Amperes; 3.37 Volts; 12 Ft Lbs of Torque
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Part #1107088
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.67 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Torque Test: 525 Amperes; 3.37 Volts; 12 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
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
Part #1110224
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .022"
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3/4 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 9-11
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-18
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees
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
Carter WGD Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor #813S
Float Level: 1/4"
Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 1/2 to 1
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 46 or 1/2" (Short Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge #T109-163
Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor #781S
Float Level: 1/4"
Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 1/2 to 1
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 46 or 1/2" (Short Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge #T109-163
Fast Idle Adnustment: .018"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Beginning Engine Numbers:
All Series: 1100000
2000000
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Special : K511-001001 Willow Run, Michigan
K511-A01001 Long Beach, California
K511-B01001 Jackson, Michigan
K511-C01001 Portland, Oregon
DeLuxe: K512-001001 Willow Run Michigan
K512-A01001 Long Beach, Callifornia
K512-B01001 Jackson, Michigan
K512-C01001 Portland, Oregon
Brake Specifications
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-1/4"
Width: Wheel, 2"
Thickness: 13/64"
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" - 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17-1/2 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 5-1/2 Degrees
Popular Options
Radio & Antenna, Air Conditioned Comfort Heater, Spotlights, Fog Lights, Turn Signals, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Rear Cigar Lighter, Chrome Wheel Covers, DeLuxe Bumper Guards, Dual Action Fuel Pump, Wheel Discs, Electric Clock, Exhaust Extension, Dual Horns, Folding rear Seat, Dragon Vinyl Upholstery, Door Trim Moldings, Arm Rest, Right Interior Sun Visor, Tilt-Type Rear View Mirror, Electric Clock, Plastic Steering Wheel, Electric Wingshield Wipers, Vacuum Booster Fuel Pump, Replaceable Element Oil Filter, Spare Tire, Overdrive, Hydra-Matic Transmission, Optional Rear Axle Ratios.
1951 Kaiser Historical Data
Model Year introduction for the 1951 Kaiser was on February 16, 1950.
Total 1951 Kaiser Production totaled 145,031.
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