REFLECTOR: Franklin Cylinder Removal

[Brian Michalk]

When reinstalling, you must torque down the intake manifold before 
tightening the attach nuts.  If not, you will crack your cylinders.

If you have a PZL engine, the sleeves are of a different steel alloy.  
They are more difficult to replace and remove, but if your shop uses the 
proper procedure and tools, there isn't a problem.

If you have any questions, the Franklin people in Colorado are pretty 
sharp.  It seems they are doing some volume these days.  Of course A-1 
in Jewett, Texas probably has the most experience.

aminetech at bluefrog.com wrote:
> Looks like I have at least one cylinder with bad rings, so I've 
> decided to have all the cylinder sleeves and rings replaced.
> I've never removed the front two cylinders (# 1 and 2) and it looks 
> like there is not enough lateral clearance with the
> engine in place.  Anyone know the easiest way to remove them?
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> John
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