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1953 Kaiser Carolina Series 538
Club Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price
No. Produced 308
Body Maker Kaiser
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 5384
Weight
Wheelbase 118.5 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58.75 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 Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 118@3650
Rated Horsepower 26.3
Torque 200@1800
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting K1-000001
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 Dual 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 3.91 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
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 Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 12.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting K538-001001
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Shop Manual for 1952 & 1953 KaiserLos 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
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Pine Tint
Powder Blue
Persian Gray Poly
Anchor Gray
Australian Beige
Sabre Jet Blue
Jade Tint
Tropical Green Poly
Peacock Blue
Stardust Ivory
Jade Green Poly
Onyx Black
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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