REFLECTOR: Franklin Oil Pressure Spring

[Michael Watson]

Use a long spanner or breaker bar and socket to pull the nut. There
is a lot of resistance due too the locking washer. It is not necessary
to pull the plate off. Make sure you lock the washer after replacing the
spring. Are you using 5/8 oil lines?



On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 5:25 PM, <aminetech at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> I want to check the bypass spring as my oil pressure is getting low (40-45
> psig at 85 C).  It looks like a 25 mm socket is the best fit, but I haven't
> been able to break the cap loose.  Should I consider taking the entire plate
> off or will that be complicated getting it back on?  I appreciate any
> suggestions.
>
> John
>
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Mike W.
1997 Velocity Elite RG
Franklin /IVO Electric CS
Dual GRT EFIS Synthetic Vision
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