Guest kgdix2 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Just bought a 1930 Franklin 145 and should I use an additive to the regular unleaded fuel?how do I know how much oil is in the motor?ThanksKent Dix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Kent, our car should be full with 7 quarts . (depending on what filter you have ) I have operation/shop manuals and good supply of parts for this series . Mike 585 738 1541 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richentee Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Regular gas should be fine. Whatever oil you use, you should be aware that Franklin engines run hot and therefore need low ash oils, especially for the valves. Whether those oils are aircraft oils or synthetic is a matter of hot debate in the Franklin community and you will find opinions on all sides of the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I keep a fair amount of Marvel in the gas. It seems to help. At least I think it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kgdix2 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Regular gas should be fine. Whatever oil you use, you should be aware that Franklin engines run hot and therefore need low ash oils, especially for the valves. Whether those oils are aircraft oils or synthetic is a matter of hot debate in the Franklin community and you will find opinions on all sides of the issue.Thank you, I'M new with Franklin. I was a model A person for many years and I wanted something different and wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kgdix2 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi, Thanks for the info. What do you have in operation/ shop manuals and price? I don't think I need any parts at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.webb Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Parts manuals are available at http://www.franklincar.org/tech/drawings/manuals.htmlThere are searchable engineering drawings at http://www.franklincar.org/cgi-bin/searchThe Franklin club librarian, Bouvard Hosticka, has reproduction service manuals and such. I don't have his email with right now, but included in your Franklin club membership will be a directory with everyone's contact information. 145 manuals are probably easily found on eBay as well.Where are you located Ken? What body-style is your 145? My sister has a 145 Convertable that we're restoring for her right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kgdix2 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 .My Franklin is a 145 4door sedan in great condition. Parts manuals are available at http://www.franklincar.org/tech/drawings/manuals.htmlThere are searchable engineering drawings at http://www.franklincar.org/cgi-bin/searchThe Franklin club librarian, Bouvard Hosticka, has reproduction service manuals and such. I don't have his email with right now, but included in your Franklin club membership will be a directory with everyone's contact information. 145 manuals are probably easily found on eBay as well.Where are you located Ken? What body-style is your 145? My sister has a 145 Convertable that we're restoring for her right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jewell Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Kent,I also own a 1930 Franklin 145 sedan. I am located in Arlington, Texas. Where are you located?Bill Jewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kgdix2 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hi Bill I am in Arcata, Ca about 100 miles south of Oregon on the coast. I tried to attach a picture but it said file too large.Kent,I also own a 1930 Franklin 145 sedan. I am located in Arlington, Texas. Where are you located?Bill Jewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richentee Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Western Franklin owners will be gathered in Sonoma for the 2014 Westrek between June 14-19 if you can get away. They will be touring the gold country with a day trip to Yosemite. I don't know how many cars will be there, but likely around 15-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kgdix2 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Would like to be there but yesterday I hear a noise and don't know what it is yet. Either brakes or fan rubbing on metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richentee Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You do not need to have a running car to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
147 Franklin Airman Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi Kent I was reading your thread and I thought I would add my thoughts.Adding a fuel additive to the fuel like Marvel Oil helps lubricate the exhaust valves amongst other parts.On my 147 I have a dip stick so I would assume that your 145 has the same engine, is your dip stick missing?Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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