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ray.murphy(at)verizon.net
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 Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: Franklin Engines |
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My Stinson 108-3 had a Franklin Engine. It was a 6 cyl. and 165 hp. Without a doubt, it was the smoothest piston engine I've ever flown behind.
Ray Murphy
Bandon, OR
601 XL wannabe
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ande437(at)bellsouth.net
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| Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:21 am Post subject: Franklin Engines |
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Hi Group,
Just to add to Ray's comment on the Franklin's smoothness. I have been
privileged to own three Stinsons. They were all extremely smooth and no
squawks in 720 hours. I noticed that Franklin now is producing 0235s. I bet
it is a lot smoother than my Hd 601 Lycoming 0235. I know it is a lot less
expensive at $7000. Bet it's not any stronger.
John Al
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mountain4don
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| Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: Franklin Engines |
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They don't seem to have much of a presence in the United States market. I looked at their web page after someone else here mentioned the apparent cheap price. And that someone down in Georgia sells them. Thats a little far to go for parts from Iowa. And I never see any parts advertised for them. I think I will let someone else take the plunge first and put one in a 601 XL.
Don
John Anderson <ande437(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
Hi Group,
Just to add to Ray's comment on the Franklin's smoothness. I have been
privileged to own three Stinsons. They were all extremely smooth and no
squawks in 720 hours. I noticed that Franklin now is producing 0235s. I bet
it is a lot smoother than my Hd 601 Lycoming 0235. I know it is a lot less
expensive at $7000. Bet it's not any stronger.
John Al
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