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by minton
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Air bubble of doom in gascolator!
Replies: 127
Views: 217810

Re: Air bubble of doom in gascolator!

Inlet and outlet have been mentioned but I have seen no response.
by minton
Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Trim Actuator
Replies: 2
Views: 4498

Re: Trim Actuator

I'm posting this for your info not for any negative feed back. Check Ebay/Cessna parts. There are usually some listed for sale. Far cheaper than buying new parts. The bearing can be purchased at a bearing supply store. Just say'in!
by minton
Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Common corrosion areas
Replies: 4
Views: 4971

Re: Common corrosion areas

Lower engine mount stringers @ firewall extrusion. (Behind firewall)
by minton
Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: How to install a Baggage Door?
Replies: 94
Views: 215670

Re: How to install a Baggage Door?

So, how would you describe how much of the plane you need to a person with a sawza and a baggage door for sale. I have someone willing to 'cut out the door' for me but I want to make sure I get what I need. Is a general statement of "Six inches all around" safe enough? David Those incline...
by minton
Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: floats for C-170
Replies: 8
Views: 16868

Re: floats for C-170

Give some thought to the gross weight issues. Many of the "Approved" floats have 2100 lb gross (Floats) I believe that the issues are based on the shape of the vertical stab and elevators although Wipline got a 2200lb approval on their 2100's. Just say'in
by minton
Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:59 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 29
Views: 24172

Re: Oil Leak

A leaking front seal will put an oil mist on the windshield. I have had it happen on 3 Continental engines including my 170. There is a Service Bulletin ContinentalSB-M76-4.pdf to sand the crank area where the seal rides on the crankshaft. I have some of the 180 grit emory cloth if you need a small...
by minton
Thu Dec 25, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Kannad ELT problems...
Replies: 9
Views: 10901

Re: Kannad ELT problems...

Be sure to "De register" the old ELT!
by minton
Thu Dec 04, 2014 12:21 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Micro VG's
Replies: 32
Views: 44957

Re: Micro VG's

I have done about 160 hrs in a 170B with the micro VG,s fitted but found myself still landing at the same speeds as before and started to wonder if they were really were needed in the first place. PLUS ,the aircraft lost about 5 mph in cruise. however cleaning the aircraft was a chore especially ar...
by minton
Thu Dec 04, 2014 12:20 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Micro VG's
Replies: 32
Views: 44957

Re: Micro VG's

Yep! Work great together.
by minton
Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Brass Safety Wire
Replies: 6
Views: 5785

Re: Brass Safety Wire

Copper=witness wire
by minton
Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Brass Safety Wire
Replies: 6
Views: 5785

Re: Brass Safety Wire

No, Just vintage at your own risk.
by minton
Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:02 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: aircraft primer
Replies: 7
Views: 19227

Re: aircraft primer

As I recall there are "Primers" and there are (Primers). The two serve totally different purposes. 1). Paint primer, for use to build up surfaces and provide a compatible surface for finish coats to adhere to. 2). A protective coat to prevent corrosion. (Not to be over coated) The second w...
by minton
Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Ground Looped Aircraft Purchase
Replies: 2
Views: 2926

Re: Ground Looped Aircraft Purchase

There are many very nice 170B's out there with no damage history. If it were me I'd be looking for such. Repaired aircraft could have major issues with alignments in the fuselage or wings, prop strike issues and after purchase is normally when they show up as not flying straight and the like. If it ...
by minton
Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 337 for 175 wings
Replies: 7
Views: 7145

Re: 337 for 175 wings

I had good luck using that letter coupled with a 337 getting my installation approved as well as using the electric fuel senders and "Mitchell" peanut fuel gauges. You have to live with the 170 gross weight (Darn!)
by minton
Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Lower Forward fuselage cracking
Replies: 26
Views: 47415

Re: Lower Forward fuselage cracking

There are many old posts referring to cracking in that area as well as cracking engine mount stringers. I'd do a search for those posts.