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  1. I had my 151 tank dipped by radiator co for 2 nights and the NAOH cleaned everything INCLUDING rust ? 
    EDIT>>   After NaOH, then rinse with baking soda water mix, then soapy water to final clean, then put in a little diesel fuel and slosh it around, the oily fuel will coat the inside if the tank and keep it from flash rusting!
    Good shops do the neutralizing only.

    Franklin gas tank.JPG

  2. 4 hours ago, Stanley said:

    Sure thanks, I'll use the rod to make a new pushrod. Did you temper the ends of the rod you made?

    Robert Stanley, 4093 White Top Road, Middleburg, Pa. 17842

    You will have to send me a message so I can give you a price on it for you to compare with others. It will cost me $20. just to get it cut to send you.

  3. I can send you a rod that you can make 2 pushrods from. Length will be 18". You need a rod 8.1305-8.1205" long + .020" for wear compensation.  The rod will be 0.3690" in diameter. This is tool steel and you will need a machinist to cut the correct lengths.
    Reason I have this is that 2 weeks ago I ordered the min length rod of 36" so that I could make a rod for my 151.
    Send a message if you are interested.

  4. Certainly would suggest purchasing this book:  Practical Car Restoration by charles wilmarth III  The top wood had to be rebuilt as you can see. Believe you would learn and be encouraged. He drove it from the West to the 2002 Trek.  VERY interesting.  Check Amazon, ebay, etc. the book is available.
    EDIT:  I thought a later post; I need to read date of post.  ANYWAY~~~~~~~~~~~ a good read !
    51IGLo+6aML._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

  5. On my sidedraft, 151, this way: from the Tee thru between the cylinders, to mech. gage under dash. Was already installed on car. Assume correct, seems to work OK~~~ 
    EDIT: the valve oiler is blocked off. Yes, I will get a lower pressure gage !!
    Sidenote: have always wondered if oil dipstick, as seen, is suppose to have a wood or plastic handle on it?

    Franklin oil pressure gage 1.jpg

    Franklin oil pressure gage 2.jpg

  6. Paul, back in 2005 you go thru the separation of the lighting wires ('30-'31) into 2 different feeds, removing the 'jumper' switch wire,  re-fusing, etc.
    In that regard, have you made sectional elec. schematics of recommended changes, etc.  The manual's schematic really gets fuzzy between the steering col., dash, and junction box and is hard to figure out even before changing, multi-fusing, etc.
    Anyway, If you happen to have jpgs of these that would post,  believe it would be helpful since I am planning to do the electrical modifications very very soon. Have become alarmed--lol !! Tks.

  7. Update on Ox-Gard:  @ WalMart online for $13. for 4 oz tube with free shipping; Amazon $11.25 for 8oz.
    Also info for circuit separation on non-original wiring harnesses: go to Moss Motors. com and select #161-600 for a double female connector;  #162-000 for a single female connector, and
    #162-200 for solder reqd. male connectors that plug into the female connectors.
    i.e.: on 151 headlights you use 3-#162-000 double connectors for wires w/162-200 coming from cowl , then the R & L headlight wires will connect from the #1,#2, #3 bulb circuits into these connectors {2 circuits into 1 X 3}. These separators' will be
    @ frame rail next to ft. left fender and grill. 
    You can troubleshoot, etc. by using these disconnects in various circuits just as you would use fuses. These are the most heavy duty and best I have seen or used----NO plastic to cover with shrink tubing, but you might want to use it at the solder male connectors. 
    Also best to use inline fuses with blade mini-fuses adjacent to these unless you are using a multiple fuse system,  then you can locate them without trouble-- hopefully--don't ask.
    Look at these if you are interested.

  8. Perhaps you and an expert could 'talk' using smartphones. You can use Facebook messaging with video on. You can have someone hold the phone and you can move something while the expert watches you and instructs you what to do. You and he are talking to each other while he is watching what you do and observes the results. You are using the front camera on your phone (best not the selfie).
    These phones are excellent for that kind of thing. Even you go to the grocery and your wife is instructing you( by seeing) which of 4 different boxes of an item to bring home so that you wouldn't have to return a box !!!
    An excellent long distance diagnostic tool ~~~
    Richard Dryman
    ps--don't give up without trying that {but not with me; I am not an expert}~~~good luck !

     

  9. HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT AND IT IS GREAT. USED ON 1953 Hudson 4speed AND 1997 Ford F150.  Corrected shifts on Hudson and fixed slipping on truck.

    But I suppose varnish must be the ptobkem. I leave 1/3 of can in the transmissions.

  10. This is a complete assy for the 153 Franklin as shown in the attached 11 photos. Includes the mascot shown, vanes, grill, screen,and hood props as shown. Will certainly need plated for show; or Eastwood Chrome painting for driven. Note the crank hole cover is not available. This is NOT for a 151 (which is the reason I bought it for--not knowing). The crank hole is 9" up from the bottom which is the correct distance for the 153.
    EDIT>> THIS GRILL WAS SOLD TO WALTER MILLER JUST BEFORE HE DIED !!!

    Franklin grill 153.JPG

  11. Needing the rear metal edges that are on top of Trunk: Pt#s 55248-RT &55249-LT;

    These are curved and 8.75" long & 7/8" wide on the top side. email at: AACArdryman1@triad.rr.com {drop AACA}
    located>>Greensboro,NC
    The pieces needed are the ones that are missing in the photos(Both sides front top needed).
    tks-Richard Dryman
    total of 2 pieces

    edit: last photo shows the trunk on the 153 for sale here with the front top pieces. Also need the middle fasteners & end metal fasteners shown.

     

    Franklin trunk 3.JPG

    Franklin trunk left side.JPG

    Franklin trunk 153.jpg

  12. Here is my '31 Victoria that I have been messing with: 228 photos.CLICK ON LINK BELOW.
     Click on each one and on the 'i' in a circle at top to get comments on each photo. 
    Have just started back working on this. Bought a 53 Hudson Hornet that I have been messing with for 2 years--good to be back on the Franklin.

    Not sure which link might work?
    https://goo.gl/photos/wzbSaLsr5VuFEU2NA
    >>> https://get.google.com/albumarchive/101895503406236284856/album/AF1QipN7hOGGA1i7tu7_dylgGpqyGy22qZmZ5nvfmFSa?authKey

     

    Below is engine startup after 2 idle years>

    Richard D

    Greensboro, NC

     

     

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