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Sean Wiens asks the very reasonable question as to whether there are any parts remaining for the Franklin 165. Here is an informative note from a Stinson site (last updated 1/1/04):

(From Joe Dexter) Some parts are becoming difficult to find for
the 150/165 engines, notably pistons and exhaust valves, both of
these items have replacements. I am trying this year to get an
STC for 220 valves in the 150/165 and for a piston manufactured
in Calif. Eventually there will be VERY few parts, I’ll be an
old man by then and will not be able to fly! I replaced the 165
in my airplane with a 220 for the very reason you are concerned
about.

(From Tom Roach) There are shops who continue to provide parts
and overhaul Franklin engines. Call George & Irene Heinly at
(903)626-5122. Other engine rebuilders with some parts are:
Jerry Debs, Grants Pass, Oregon (541)474-2732, Rich Coon
(916)343-7101 Shico, Ca., Rick Hoffman(541)617-0788, Charlie
Hart(315)652-4405. Give these folks a call, I’m sure they can
help. I had my Stinson for 22 yrs and overhauled it twice.
Happy Flying!

(From Larry Westin) The shops below still overhaul the Franklin
engines. While these shops do have parts in some cases they
prefer to keep the parts for their own overhaul business.
Suggest a call can provide specific information. Carl Baker Co.
sells parts only, Rick does not do overhauls any longer.

Li’L Red Aero, Inc.
Don Maxfield
FAA CRS MS2R016L
R.R. 1, Box 120
Municipal Airport
Kearney, Nebraska 68847
(308) 234-1635

Debs Aircraft
Jerry Debs
1348 Brookside Blvd.
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
(541) 474-2732

Charlie Hart
Winfield Aviation
9074 Henry Clay
Clay, New York 13040
(315) 652-4405

Carl Baker Co.
Rick Hoffman
62980 Boyd Acres Road,
Unit D-2
Bend, Oregon 97701
(541) 617-0788

Coastal Aviation Industries
Connecticut
(203) 748-7303

Charles Sullivan
C&S Engineering
P.O. Box 1112
Bolingbrook, IL 60439
Voice (630) 759-5775
FAX (630) 722-6330

Leggat Aviation Inc.
Toronto Bottonville Airport
Markham, Ontario, CANADA
L3P3J9
(905) 477-7900

Irene Heinley
P.O. Box 482
Country Place Estates
Jewett, Texas 75846
(903) 626-5122

There is an interesting collection of notes on using Franklin engines in Swifts here.

And here are a few notes from this site:
Updated: 1/5/01 by Larry Westin, westin@tdstelme.net:

Larry Westin
233 Pratt Road
Newport, Maine
U.S.A. 04953


Univair Aircraft Holds Type Certificate for Stinson
2500 Himalaya Road 108 aircraft. Has Parts
Aurora, Colorado 80011 Manufacturing Authority for the
(303) 375-8882 Stinson. Source of legitimate
(888) 433-5433 certified parts. Also some
info@univair.com Franklin parts. Thanks to Steve
Splonskowski for Univair's E-Mail.


Li'L Red Aero, Inc. Franklin Engine overhaul and
Don Maxfield parts. Don rebuilt my Franklin
FAA CRS MS2R016L 6A4-165-B3 in March 1995 and I
4975 Airport Rd. am completely satisfied. Don
Kearney, Nebraska 68847 overhauls a large number of
(308) 234-1635 Franklin engines each year. My
thanks to Sam Schell
for updating
L'il Red Aero's street address,
updated 2/2/03.

Debs Aircraft Franklin Engine overhaul and
Jerry Debs parts. A friend with a Stinson
1000 Sunny Glen Way had his engine overhauled,
Sunny Valley, Oregon 97497 reported he does good work.
(541) 474-2732 My Thanks to Scott Barer at
for the
correct address for Debs AC.
Updated 7/23/02, my thanks to
Don Hughes at
for
this update.

FYI Note: Li'l Red Aero (and I believe Jerry Debs) void their
warranty when auto fuel is used. Other suppliers
(notably the fuel tank service who sealed my fuel tanks)
have also indicated NOT to use auto fuel. I have always
used aviation fuel and cannot comment directly about
using auto fuel in the Stinson.

Richard Coon Aviaiton Services Franklin overhauls, repairs,
4181 Wookey Yellow tagged cylinders. Factory
Chico, Calif. authorized service on PZL Franklin
(916) 343-7101 engines. Can supply factory direct
rgcas@inreach.com new engines. My thanks to Richard
Coon for this
info.
Update 3/31/99 - It is reported
that Richard Coon is pursing other
interests. Still has some parts
available, but no longer overhauls
engines.

Charlie Hart Used to work for Franklin, does
Winfield Aviation overhauls, knows his business.
9074 Henry Clay It is reported that Charlie
Clay, New York 13040 does good work.
(315) 652-4405

Carl Baker Co. Large selection of Franklin parts.
Rick Hoffman Rick previously overhauled Franklin
62980 Boyd Acres Road, engines and is very knowledgeable
Unit D-2 about Franklins. All the special
Bend, Oregon 97701 tooling for overhauls was sold to
(541) 617-0788 Don Maxfield of Li'L Red Aero.

Coastal Aviation Industries Overhauls Franklin engines & does
Connecticut cylinders, some Franklin parts.
(203) 748-7303

Charles Sullivan Franklin Engine parts. Charlie
C&S Enginery Co. Sullivan, owner of C&S Enginery, is
500 N. Broadway St. a full time airline employee who
Joliet, IL 60435 also teaches at an A&P mechanic
Voice/FAX (815) 722-6330 school. He visits the shop a
times a week. Other times he can
be reached at home (630) 759-5775.
There is an answering machine,
Please leave a message. Charlie
Does have gasket sets and many
Other parts for the Franklin
150/165. My thanks to Charlie
Sullivan
for sending me this update 1/14/01.

Leggat Aviation Ltd. Franklin Engine parts. My thanks
Toronto Buttonville Airport to Peter Mather
2833 16th Avenue, for
Box 220 Hangar 12 updating the area code. And to
Markham, Ontario, CANADA Kate Leggat for correcting several
L3R 0P8 errors. Updated 7/10/00.
Voice (905) 477-7900
FAX (905) 477-8937
E-mail leggatav@yesic.com
Homepage http://www.leggataviation.com

Susan Prall - Owner Franklin Parts and service. My
A-1 Service thanks to Paul Foster
300 PR 5881-A Jewett, Texas 75846 for this entry. Added 8/12/04.
Phone (903) 626-5115
Fax (903) 626-6658
http://www.franklinparts.com

Reed Cams Regrinds and rebuilds Franklin
Dave Keyton and Lycoming camshafts.
170 Andrew Drive My thanks to Dave Keyton at
Stockbridge, GA 30281-6367 for this
(770) 474-6664 update.

Harrison Engine Services Franklin cylinder repair. Able to
301 Detroit St. chrome 65 HP cylinders. My thanks
Porte, Indiana 46350 to Jeff Friedrichs at
(800) 348-0257
(219) 362-9707 for this information.

Mr. Bedford. Mr. Bedford has available an
Universal Tow All alternator for installation in the
3719 Commercial Way Stinson. Also has an alternator/
Spring Hill, Fl. 34606 vacuum pump combination. Requires
(352) 666-2929 FAA field approval. My thanks to
Robert Skinner
for providing this information.

Bill Snavely From STINPILOT@aol.com - Recovered
115 Heinley Rd. my Stinson N367C and overhauled my
Lake Placid, FL. engine. Does good work and stands
(863) 465-6101 behind his work. My thanks to Bob
Boone at for
updating the area code rev. 64.

Bruce Kown Bruce Kown is retired (35 yrs) from
Classic Aire Lockheed Martin. Although
Cartersville, GA primarily doing STC'ed installs of
Franklin engines in Cessnas, he
770-386-7435 is supporting a lot of Stinson
requests. Overhauls on 180 and 220
Franklins, has factory tooling and
The experience. Added 5/14/00.

Franklin Aircraft Engines, Inc. New Franklin 220HP engine, also
136 Racquette Dr. STC's to install the engines in
Ft. Collins, CO 80524 the Stinson 108-1, 108-2 and 108-3.
Phone: 970-224-4404 My thanks to David C. Rogers,
Fax: 970-493-9266 for
e-mail franklin@ezlink.com this update. Added 6/17/01.
http://www.franklinengines.com

Kim Whiteside Kim has large number of parts
email kdw@uec-electronics.com Available for the Stinson 108 and
Phone 843-552-8682 x205 Franklin engine. Email him for a
List. My Thanks to R Lipinski
, updated
8/30/03.

Greg Lucas Major overhaul on Franklin engines.
221 N. Pecan St. Reported to perform good work.
Pauls Valley, Ok 73075 My thanks to Howie Gretencord at
Phone (405) 268-3925 for this entry.
Added 06/12/05.

Velocity Shoppe Works on Eiseman magnetos. My
724 Britton Rd NE Thanks to Howie Gretencord at
El Reno, Ok. 73035-9520 for this entry.
Phone (405) 422-5900 Added 06/12/05.

Here is a supplier of light-weight starters for the Franklin engines.