REFLECTOR: Bad running Franklin

[Laurence Coen]

Jerry,

I don't understand your first question.  The tool for checking valve rocker arm clearance is a spring loaded device that holds pressure against the rocker arm causing the lifter to slowly bleed down.  It is working against a small spring in the lifter that doesn't require much force to compress.  Bleed down time is a function of oil temperature and the health of the lifter.  A screw driver blade between the valve spring and the rocker arm plus steady pressure will do it.  The clearance is 0.040" cold by feeler gauge between the valve stem and the rocker arm.

Larry Coen
N136LC


From: Jerry Teitsma 
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:38 AM
To: Reflector 
Subject: REFLECTOR: Bad running Franklin


I am still working on the Franklin, trying to figure out what is causing difficulties.  Recently, I requested lift and duration numbers for the valves.  I have talked to a couple people but it seems that these numbers are not available.  Instead of these numbers, can anyone help with the following?

- Intake Center Line Angle
- Method to check valve lashings after assembly.  There is a tool for relieving the hydraulic pressure on the valves so that the lash can be measured.  I do not have this tool and I don't think they are available.  Is there another way to relieve the hydraulic pressure and check the lashings? 

Thanks, JT
Jerry Teitsma, RRC, RRO, CCCA
RCI, Inc
PO Box 796, Granby CO 80446 (USPS mail/shipping)
36 Lodgepole Ct, Granby CO 80446 (UPS/FedEx shipping)
970-887-3910 (Phone/Fax)
jerryteits at comcast.net



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