1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom Engine Parts

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

One part is listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom — DURA-BOND K1.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Main Bearing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom — VICTOR REINZ 181002601.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99174 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99174.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom come from 4 brands — BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: BCA NS471504, NATIONAL 471504 and SCHAEFFLER SS2783, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 7191S and VICTOR REINZ 611112400.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS7191S2, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS986SY and VICTOR REINZ 021091501.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS7191S8, MAHLE / CLEVITE FS986SY and VICTOR REINZ 011033501.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING V0210.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS8886B and VICTOR REINZ 711478200.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING V0810.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: VICTOR REINZ 101037601.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

One part is listed for the 1947 Kaiser-Frazer Custom — SILV-O-LITE 2103.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO TCS54003.