147 Franklin Airman

I wonder if those grill slats would have been black from factory or has someone removed the chrome and painted them?

Thanks Bill Would you know if the Clevite CB-417M bearing is compatible with the Federal 9835 SA?

Hi Hook Thank you for your detailed explanation. So yes, my rods were machined for the Federal Mogul bearings but that was 60 years ago and I was hoping to fit more newer available ones. Toyota are asking for over $500 and I was going to look into relocating the lock tabs but will stick with the current ones just a little more undersize. I am aware of the oil passage hole.

Just to follow up, the CB1219G bearings are only available in the UK @ 0.010" undersize and I need a mortgage to buy them. I have since obtained NOS Federal Mogul 9835 bearings @ 0.030" from the states. Just hoping the crank will be ok.

Thanks Roger

Thanks Paul. I will try to contact them

Thanks Mike

My float has now twice filled up with fuel . First time the pins holes (near the needle) were evident after heating up the float, so a quick solder solved that problem but the 2nd time no holes were found. I did notice that the plating was peeling off. So my question is, are there known replacements or is it time to make a new one out of copper/brass sheet?

I understand that the big end bearings from the Toyota Landcruiser can be used in the series 14 side draft engines but does anyone know what year and engine is from Toyota?

Actually both. I have 11 on my Franklins and 5 on the Buick.

Oh wow Wayne, this is the longest response I have ever had and I thank you for this. I have taken all your comments on board and now I have a lot of investigating to do. I am now thinking that the half axles that I have obtained over the years are possibly bent or suffering from metal fatigue with them being nearly 100 years old. Perhaps time to think about getting some new ones made (At great expense) but first I will be checking things over. My original question was raised as I have recently broken 2 half axles, perhaps I should have mentioned that.

I will get a photo (car not at home but locked away) but lets say its not running as true as a modern wheel, most certainly not scrap. Been driving on them for nearly 10 years now

Does anyone know of an easy way to straighten buckled artillery wheels that are mounted on split rims?

Thanks Paul. I haven't checked the axle keyways but with the Diff cover off it is evident that the free play is on the spider gears. I will investigate further.

Does anyone know if the free play on the spider gears in my differential can be tightened up. I have very little play between the ring gear and the pinion but the half axle is moving a lot within the spider gear assembly causing a clunk.