The International Cessna 170 Association

George, My engine is C145-2 serial 3638-d-8-2. It is an 8 bolt flange. How do I procede. Steve

Help, Was having a major overhaul and both my crank and cam failed their inspections. They must be replaced. Where do I find replacements. Steve

I am on it thanks guys. Steve

My battery box vent tube fell off the other day. It appears that corrosion or wear and tear caused the outlet nipple on the box to break. Can this be replaced or do I have to buy a new battery box?
Steve

I second George's opinion. Also of concern is the orginal El Reno had a gasket that leaked alot and F&M supplies a better on with less leaks. The El Reno also has a 1 1/4 ( I believe) square nut in which to tighten - good luck finding that socket - the new models have hex nuts which are much eas...

Now I am starting to wounder if the housing might be the problem as well. The gasket is sort of press fit into the housing and it seems there was a copper or brass ring within the housing and integral to the housing that may be the problem as well. I think I may be replacing the housing and gasket i...

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Thanks for the info. I am working under the assumption that the tach drive spool is not rotating on center and that is the ultimate problem. When I examined it there appeared to be no scratches and it was centered. I cannot imagine how you could straighten this thing out if it where off center. My g...

Ok guys what do you think? I have located an oil leak with the tach drive cable I believe. I have replace the gasket to the accesory case twice and the gasket within the drive housing and still have oil leaking out the cable where it screws on to the housing. Is there supposed to be a gasket where t...

Doug I could not agree more that I was so fortunate. I cannot believe looking back on the whole experience that it happened that way. I basically asked a pilot friend what to do and he set me up with a 170 to buy and that crazy instructor. My life today could be dramatically different in flying term...

What do you mean by USED 0-360 not a good option? Just curious as I may consider this at TBO. Steve

I bought an A model 4 yrs ago and then used it to get my license. Got my license in 11 weeks. Had this discussion ad infinitum about should I start in a nose dragger. To this day 700 hours latter have never flown a nose dragger. In the end I have no regrets to learning this way. Fortunately my instr...

Stuffed the 80 year old redneck uncle inlaw into the plane and flew tree top level for 2 hours lookin at wildlife. That shut him up. Got me out of goin to church with the church lady aunt inlaw. Priceless!

Old pipeline pilot gave me a solid rubber tire used on roller coasters manufactured by american coaster company (Texas) I believe. Fits the scott 3200 with a little work on the tire. Dont worry about flats anymore just the legality of the situation. The tire is a little heavier than original. Cost m...

I was told I would die instantly if I ever set foot in a Bonanza so I passed on that and got me a 170. Ole 1320D has been very very good to me. I am still alive! Or was it my 3rd class physical that assured that. Now I am confused. Steve