The International Cessna 170 Association

Mark, Congrats on your new engine...it's nice to have new horses up front...I just had my O-300A rebuilt in my '52 and have 12 hours on it so far....here's what I was told to do to get it through the break in period, I'll start on hours 2-5 as it sounds like that is where you're at... Hours 2-5: Gen...

Thanks for the info Craig & Bruce...you gotta love these airplanes, just gotta figure out how to get Judy to like them as much as I do ....

I guess that I've been hoping that my tach would settle down after the cold weather comes to an end, but since you're discussing them, here's what mine is doing....and since we've got 3-more months of cold weather...My tach started to jump constantly not to long ago....about 50-75 RPMs each way....i...

Tim, I wish I could say I did, but I can't....I helped our local mechanic take it off and I did the grunt work and hauled it to the Troutdale Airport (just east of Portland, OR) and Premier Aviation did the real work....And now I feel like the Pony Express with a FRESH HORSE :D ....I'm real pleased ...

With an engine rebuild from mid August to mid October I still managed 57, but like Bruce, I envisioned a bunch more....

blueldr, would you know the name of that 3M tape and/or a supplier that sells it...Thanks

I'll also echo a good job by George for his explanation of how to.... One thing I'll add is you have no idea how fast things happen when a VFR pilot gets disorientated in the clouds....it's fast.... Many years ago as a new VFR pilot I got in the soup and to this day I owe my future to a damn good co...

Well now you're talking, I was going to do Alaska this year, but things changed here and I'm glad I didn't as the ole motor is now getting an major OH (should be done in a couple of weeks)...But I would be more than happy :lol: to tag along with a group of 170's....and I agree, we ought to stage at ...

Hey Joe, I hope that I still can come down and try my new prop out on your 600' strip when I get it put 2604D back together without making your long narrow cows nervous..... And Flat Country, thanks for reminding me what folks in rural areas can sometimes take for granted. I sometimes get an "O...

Nice wheel landing Dave ....that is a good pic to show everyone just how much clearance an 80" prop has with the appropriate gear and tires....Thanks

Well, I finally found a prop for 2604D (w/O-300, 180 gear & 800 tires). It is an 8042 prop that I got thru Kenmore Air in Seattle (the STC holder). It will get here before the motor is overhauled. I talked to Western Aircraft Propellers in Troutdale (whom I've dealt with before) and Lauri told m...

Thanks for the info Joe....I'm not concerned with the clearance as you say...I'm just doing some checking around to see which way will be the best for me and I'm leaning towards the 8043 for what I'd be doing most often....Next June at Minam you'll get to see the results....and maybe we can have a f...

I hear you Joe and I have been leaning that way, but I sure like my cruise speeds of 105 -108 mph with my 7551(which I'm getting rid of........what kinda cruise speed do you get with your 8043 prop and if I remember right you have a stock O-300?? And also what kind of a price can a fellow be looking...

Miles, I'm in the process of a major overhaul on 2604D as we speak (unfortunately I'm not doing it myself) and I maybe looking for a prop. If Marty is not interested in your 7651 prop and I heard you right that you may get rid of it....PM me a price and maybe we can work something out....

Hey, You've done a great job and looks real nice....I like the yellow fences....we'll have to get my Sportsman and your Horton together and do some "testing"....Nice Job!!! I haven't forgotten that cup of coffee that you owe me too...Let me know when you're ready to go into Minam Lodge and...