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1948 Kaiser K481 & Custom K482 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 1,263
Body Maker Kaiser
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number K4825
Weight
Wheelbase 123.5 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 226.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.30 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 100@3600
Rated Horsepower 26.3
Torque 180@1400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting KM10001 and K10001
Engine No. Location Stamped on upper left front side of block and on plate on left side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front Coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & gear
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 21 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. K482-1001 to K482-002263
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door pillar post.
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Additional Information

Shop Manual for 1947 1948 & 1949 ModelsLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Airway Blue
Turf Green
Crystal Green
Lambswool Cream
Buckeye Maroon
Gunmetal Gray (Opalescent)
Teal Blue
Doeskin
Speedway Gray
Wedgewood Blue Light
Academy Blue (Opalescent)
Linden Green
Clay Pipe Gray
Saddle Bronze (Opalescent)
Coral Sand
Horizon Blue
Hickory Brown (Opalescent)
Onyx Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
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