TCP Update

How to keep the Cessna 170 flying and airworthy.

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indymoor
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Post by indymoor »

George,
Any update on TCP. I talked to Spruce at Sun & Fun and they did not have any there. I've been on back order for three months with spruce and they said I might get some in July. :o . I have now run one tank of 100LL through my C145 without TCP. Should I stop the flying till I get some? Can I operate without for a few hours without missing up things.
Hope to be at Peti Jean in May,maybe I can buy some "extra" from someone to get me through.

Thanks,
Rick
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Post by GAHorn »

Aggressively leaning your engine will assist is preventing lead deposit problems. (There's no need to stop flying just because TCP is not being used. It's not a requirement, remember, only a beneficial additive.)
I'll follow up with Alcor and get back on this.
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Post by rudymantel »

Rick, start using autogas- you won't need TCP !
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Post by Bruce Fenstermacher »

Rudy Rudy Rudy :evil:
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Post by GAHorn »

OK, folks. Let's avoid the MO-Gas wars.
This subject is TCP. :wink:
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Post by zero.one.victor »

Rick,don't stop flying! Check around & see if anyplace near you still sells 80/87 avgas. It's doubtful,but possible.
Otherwise,Rudy has the right idea. I mix about 75% 87 octane cargas with 25% 100LL for an approximation of 80/87 with regards to lead content--as per the information provided with Petersen Aviation's cargas STC.

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Post by Bruce Fenstermacher »

Rick
I usually use M0-GAS but when on a trip like Sun N Fun or Wilmington last year I'd have to run 100. Used 100 for 10 to 15 hours at a time with out any ill effects. You shouldn't have any trouble.

Oh yeh I forgot I usually throw in some MMO 8) regardless of what fuel I'm using.

So there you go George now we can start a MO-GAS ver 100 ver MMO ver hocky pocky war. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Post by zero.one.victor »

Please,please,please--no more wars!
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