1952 Kaiser

Model Designations:

Kaiser Virginian Special, Series K521, 6 Cylinder

Kaiser DeLuxe, Series K521, 6 Cylinder

Kaiser VirginianDeLuxe, Series K522, 6 Cylinder

Kaiser Manhattan, Series K522, 6 Cylinder

Kaiser Virginian Special, Series K521 , Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5211

Base Price: $2,212; Shipping Weight: 3,150 Pounds;

4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5215

Base Price: $2,317; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds;

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5214

Base Price: $2,160; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds;

2 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5210

Base Price: $2,265; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds;

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #K5213

Base Price: $1,992; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds

Kaiser Virginian DeLuxe, Series K522 , Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5221

Base Price: $2,328; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds;

4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5225

Base Price: $2,433; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds;

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5224

Base Price: $2,275; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds;

2 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5220

Base Price: $2,380; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds;

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5227

Base Price: $2,296; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds;

Total Virginian Production: 5,579

Kaiser DeLuxe, Series K521 , Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5211

Base Price: $2,537; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,801

4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5215

Base Price: $2,643; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds;

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5214

Base Price: $2,284; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,487

2 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5210

Base Price: $2,590; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds;

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #: K5213

Base Price: $2,296; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds;

Production Total: Not Available

Kaiser Manhattan, Series K522 , Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5221

Base Price: $2,654; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds;

Production Total: 15,839

4 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5225

Base Price: $2,759; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds;

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5224

Base Price: $2,601; Shipping Weight: 3,185 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,315

2 Door Utility Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5220

Base Price: $2,380; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds;

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #: K5227

Base Price: $2,622; Shipping Weight: 3,185 Pounds;

Production Total: 263

1952 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: 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

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #1102782

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,400 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.90 Amperes

Regulator #1118392

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"

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

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 WGD Carburetor Adjustments:

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:

Virginian & DeLuxe : K521-001001 Willow Run, Michigan

K521-A01001 Long Beach, California

K521-B01001 Jackson, Michigan

K521-C01001 Portland, Oregon

VirginianDeLuxe & Manhattan: K522-001001 Willow Run Michigan

K522-A01001 Long Beach, Callifornia

K522-B01001 Jackson, Michigan

K522-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

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1952 Kaiser Historical Data

Model Year introduction for the 1952 Kaiser was on December 15, 1951. Kaiser DeLuxe and Manhattan Lines were introduced March 14, 1952.

Total 1952 Kaiser Production totaled 32,131.

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