The International Cessna 170 Association

Anyone know the difference between the Donaldson and the Tempest? Is the tempest just a Donaldson clone? Recommend one or the other?

My K&N might not be up to snuff since I'm seeing low level silicon levels in the oil changes nearest to some desert camping trips.

Hi all, I'm thinking about doing some extensive panel work, but before doing any work I'd like to draw out the panel on AutoCAD or illustrator. Are there any members here that would happen to have a blank instrument in either of those programs I could use? If not, maybe there are members here that ...

Nice looking panel.

Mine has a slotted mounting plate to adjust the angle of incidence, which I assume would also change the actuation timing. If only my stall horn had a volume control...It's an antique looking thing with a lighted glass ball in the center and an earsplitting tone.

Reece,
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I have personal experience installing a couple different alternator upgrades in a couple different 170's. Best two options I'm aware of for easy modern conversions: 1. Plane Power (Hartzell) ER14-50 . The kit from aircraft Spruce come with wire harness, gaskets, placard, regulator and panel warning ...

Thanks for the feedback. Also the first post in almost 10 years? Welcome.

Anyone know what the 170b airbox is made from? 4130? Mild steel? Galvanized? Mix dependent on component?

Appreciate it if someone has experience on this. Need to do a small weld repair.

Thanks!

These guys seem to do a nice thing. https://aircraftseatframes.com/products/square-back-cessna-seat-overhaul I'll bet you could do something similar with a couple cushioned adel clamps to hold a slotted sheet metal plate to restrict travel. I think it might have to come off the horizontal bar, but I...

Thanks guys. I found one local. All set now.

The other option is to just block it off..It used to be SCAT to the alternator (recently replaced with one that doesn't need it). The oil screen/sensor area still has the RH tube, although I'm sure it would't hurt anything to have another.

Looking for PN: 0550123

Anyone have one or know where to find one? Thanks!

Ordered some Harris Stay-Silv 45 and matching flux. Watched a few youtube videos. Doesn’t look any different than soldering plumbing fittings.-Just higher heat.

Hmm. That's quite a variety of suggestions. I've never silver brazed before, but I'll do some research. Thinking out loud...I suppose the absolute worst case scenario would be priming a hot engine and having a failed joint spray fuel on the exhaust.. There’s no need to prime a hot engine. Uh oh..I ...

Hmm. That's quite a variety of suggestions. I've never silver brazed before, but I'll do some research.

Thinking out loud...I suppose the absolute worst case scenario would be priming a hot engine and having a failed joint spray fuel on the exhaust..