Guest god_sent Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Me and my grandpa have rewired the electrical system including from spark plugs to distributor cap and set the order as described in a previous post at 1-4-2-5-3-6. We are now trying to set the timing correctly using a crank to turn the engine over. We read that the fan should be set 1-5/8" on the generator side of the mark on the fan, but we do not see any special markings on the fan that would indicate a starting or reference position. There is a vertical notch on the housing around the fan at "12 o'clock" but that is it. Does anyone know how to set this initial position correctly on this model Franklin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nvsteve Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I hope we get some replies on this subject, I'd also like to know how to time my '29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f147pu Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) [ATTACH=CONFIG]239680[/ATTACH]Me and my grandpa have rewired the electrical system including from spark plugs to distributor cap and set the order as described in a previous post at 1-4-2-5-3-6. We are now trying to set the timing correctly using a crank to turn the engine over. We read that the fan should be set 1-5/8" on the generator side of the mark on the fan, but we do not see any special markings on the fan that would indicate a starting or reference position. There is a vertical notch on the housing around the fan at "12 o'clock" but that is it. Does anyone know how to set this initial position correctly on this model Franklin?The photo does not show the housing installed and it needs to be.The correct firing order is 1-4-2-6-3-5get. an. owners. manual. It has more information than you will ever need and shows the marks you use. Edited March 21, 2014 by f147pu (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest god_sent Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I am sorry, I misspoke on the firing order, we do have it set at 1-4-2-6-3-5. We have the fan housing housing on and the only mark we saw as I stated before was a 1" vertical raised notch, now we just have to verify the position of the valves in relation to that mark I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f147pu Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 are you trying to set the valve timing or the ignition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest god_sent Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 The valve timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f147pu Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Did you have the timing chain off, or even the camshaft gear? If NOT, you don't have to set the valve timing. If you did, you need to have the owners manual and follow the instructions in section 7 "to set camshaft". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odyssey Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]239680[/ATTACH]Me and my grandpa have rewired the electrical system including from spark plugs to distributor cap and set the order as described in a previous post at 1-4-2-5-3-6. We are now trying to set the timing correctly using a crank to turn the engine over. We read that the fan should be set 1-5/8" on the generator side of the mark on the fan, but we do not see any special markings on the fan that would indicate a starting or reference position. There is a vertical notch on the housing around the fan at "12 o'clock" but that is it. Does anyone know how to set this initial position correctly on this model Franklin?You are looking for a small hole or punched out triangle (a 'delta' mark) in the lip if the fan rim. It is this hole that should be ahead of the vertical line in the center of the blower housing. Then follow the book, as Gordon suggests. The fan rim hole is used for ignition timing and to confirm final camshaft setting (or valve timing). Cam timing spec is a range and not a single number. Follow the book. If you do not have one, get one. Until then you can email me directly at odyrestorations@aol.com if I can help. Tom Rasmussen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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