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by kbbell
Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:33 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: O-300-B Crankshaft question
Replies: 16
Views: 15207

My 1952 170B/Edo 2000s came with a McCauley 2-position prop. It got stuck in cruise pitch, so I couldn't get on the step. Maxwell Prop was unable to service it since they were deemed obsolete in the early seventys. It was previously serviced by Anderson Prop near Chicago. It worked well for the 3 ho...
by kbbell
Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: MUST SEE AIRPLANE MOVIES
Replies: 61
Views: 39931

Watch for, "Captains of the Clouds," with James Cagney. The first half the seaplanes are the stars - mainly a Norseman. Some great footage and some of the worst [but entertaining] special effects you've ever seen, ok for the 1940's. It's on TMC now and then, I get sucked in everytime it's ...
by kbbell
Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:44 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 82-42 propellor
Replies: 4
Views: 3439

I got an STC for an 80x40 McCauley from Kenmore ~$50. I've been using it for 8 years on my '52 170B/145hp/Edo 2000s, it's the prop you'll need. I recall buying it new for about $2500.

Bill
by kbbell
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:33 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: C170B VS Aeronca Sedan on Floats.
Replies: 9
Views: 17084

I've had my '52 C170B 145hp/80x40/Edo 2000s for 12 years. What a fabulous seaplane, the prop made a big difference. Great 2-seater, with all that room for baggage, but can handle kids or small adults in the back - leave out some gas and most baggage. The 145hp Sedans I've seen were dogs, not being a...
by kbbell
Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: FLOATS
Replies: 8
Views: 18035

2000 x 2/1.8 = 2222 Lbs. Therefore, the reserve buoyancy with Edo 2000s should handle the gross weight of 2200 Lbs. But, I recall it's the Edo 2000s that limit the gross weight allowable of 2106 Lbs., the same as the Aeronca Sedan on 2000s, not the 145hp Continental.[/i]
by kbbell
Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:06 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: FLOATS
Replies: 8
Views: 18035

There was one in Brainerd, MN on EDO 2440s for sale a few years back.