VW Reality

"Jerry Wass" wrote in message . net...
Stuart & Kathryn Fields wrote:
Limited experience with a Franklin in a Bell 47 had a lot of lead fouling,
compared with Lycoming engine experience. Different plugs or mags? Also if
there wasn't oil under it before start up, it needed more oil. Not my bird
though. All of the above could be maintenance related?

Stu
"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Anthony W" wrote

Anybody know if these new Franklin engines are any good? If they are, a
complete engine for under $7 make me wonder why anybody would use a VW
engine instead of one of these...
I have no first hand experience, but I know someone with one, and they
don't have kind things to say, as compared to the other "big two" opposed
engine makers. I don't know of anything specific, though.
--
Jim in NC



The Franks use a 14mm plug in lieu of the usual 18mm--there's not as
much room between electrodes & porcelain to let the lead balls fall out.
especially the 3 electrode plug which works a lot better than the other
types. Jerry



Plus, they still spec 100/130 for the minimum fuel grade?
http://www.franklinengines.com/4a.cfm
http://www.franklinengines.com/6a.cfm

If they meant 100LL, why wouldn't they say it?

The TCDS that I can find at FAA.GOV list minimum octane at 73 to 80 for the older engines...