The International Cessna 170 Association

I knew there was a good reason not to do the powder coating! I think I will pay the money and go with the epoxy prime. If the legs were still on the plane perhaps rust oleum would be a good option. Thanks everyone for all the input. The 170 assosiation is awesome, and should be mandatory for a proud...

I have priced out a two part primer epoxy that including the hardener comes to around 160.00 for a gallon! Just wondering has anyone powder coated gear legs before? It seems like it could be a good option but I am sure there is a good reason not to do it...

Thanks for the good advise, my legs have been tested and re certified. I am now getting ready to paint them so I can put the legs on the plane. I do have a pponk kit installed. Bigrenna can you please explain in more detail how you use grease plates to adjust the Toe and Camber of the gear?

I am in the process of replacing my landing gear. I was looking for some advise on what kind of primer and paint to use? The legs have been plastic beed stripped of all paint, so I am starting with bare metal.
Thanks for the advise.

Thanks Gary that's exactly what the problem was. Now another question for everyone with a grimes landing light, has anyone tried to swap out there incandescent bulb for an LED light?

Has anyone had there landing light stuck down and on? I went to do a night flight today and when I extended the landing light down it came down and then would not turn off or retract back up. I have a 48 170 and the switch is one of the piano switches.

Thanks Bruce I like the aluminum pipe idea I think that might be my best option.
Travis
48 170

Hello everyone. I am looking for two spacers that go around the exhaust pipe at the top end of the muffler. They are a spacer that the muff rests on. I found one in pieces yesterday when I was investigating why my cabin heat flapper was stuck open. Has this ever happened to anyone? I was also wonder...

I love the great feedback. Thanks to everyone who chimed in. I think as much as I fly and can afford to fly I will just use 100 ll for now. I figured you guys have probably heard this question a thousand times..

I just got an stc to run car gas in my 170. The manual says its best to use 80 octaine, and as you all know 100 low lead is the only aircraft fuel option now. I would think that regular non ethanol 87 octaine would be the next best thing? I am getting mixed opinions around the airport. I am a new pi...

I ordered them from aircraft spruce. I just ordered one for the same reason that it might not fit. I have not received it yet so I do not know for sure if it will fit. Do you think the sides could be ground down to fit in the hole?

So I was able to get the bulb out by unloosining two screws on the back of the panel and access the bulb. It was not easy but I did It. Thanks Bruce, and thanks Richard for the tip to unloosining three screws it worked. I ordered a replacement led bulb to replace the ge bulb that I took out. I hope ...

I will head up to my hanger tomorrow and take a pic. I just joined the club today I paid my dues so I should be able to send pics I hope.

I am still trying to replace a bulb on my 1948 170. I was told it was a spring clip, but when I look at the back there is just a tube that the back unscrews off of. Without having to take the whole front panel off is there any way to get the bulb out of the tube it's in. I can't believe it is this h...

I'll try that thanks. I am pretty sure it's just a long tube that the back screws into and holds the bulb tight but I will try what you said and see. My 170 is a straight 1948 model