The International Cessna 170 Association

Vic I have the second tank in the left wing and it sure is nice for long trips. Real comfortable to stay up for an extra hour. My instalation was a duplicate of the right wing instalation. If you are interested I might be able to help you with the tanks. Look in the directory and give me a call if y...

I just used the 30 amp ameter and have had no problems. The alternator solved some of my electrical problems tat I was experiencing due to low voltage. Bill

I have also seen ragwings with blisters for hanlon wilson exhaust. I am almost sure this has nothing to do with the Lycoming conversions although it looks about the same. I too would like to convert to the later style exhaust but dont want the blisters. Would be nice if the company that makes the ne...

Bill you might try Andover flight Achademy at Andover He has a Huskey on tundra tires and a cub Bill

I did most of my primary training in my 170 without any problems Most of my initial work was on the grass and with well qualified instructors. The insurance was about $ 1300 a year 7 years ago. My vote would be to use a 170 for primary training but to use grass and take plenty of time with a qualifi...

John If you get the procedure manual 101 that ceconite sells for $6.00 there is a table in the back which tells you how much they they feel you should need of the various dopes and thiners. The manual also gives you the proper procedue for covering the wing so that you can legally use their STC. Bil...

Russ I was going to use milleniums on my C145 but the overhaul shop {Zepher Engines} recomended ECI as being just as good for less money so I used them and 2 years later I could not be any happier. Bill K

Tom I had a simlar problem with my fuel gauge. The problem turned out to be that the magnet was lose on the shaft that is supose to turn it. I used the tank sealer used on the RV series of planes to affix the magnet to the shaft. Try to find an RV builder to supply the sealer as you will only need t...

Regaurding your fuel pump problem I went through the same thing a while back. You will need a check valve. The system is designed to gravity feed if your pump fails so you need to by-pass the pump with a line and checkvalve INSTALLED IN THE PROPER DIRECTION. If you put the valve in backward you may ...

You might check to see that the tail wheel main spring has not fatigued and bent. The piviot pin of the caster should be vertical. If it is angled foward you actually have to lift the tail to turn. I have the same angle you refer to and it dose not seem to be problem. If you are new to tail wheels y...

John Pertaining to your oil consuption problem you might try running the oil level between 6 and 7 quarts. My engine which is in good condition with a recent overhaul likes to blow out the top quart so I never put it in. Bill K.

80 octane is still available at N57 in SE PA but it is over $3/a gallon as it is trucked in from the west coast Bill K.

Does anyone have an old color picture or brochure which would show the colors of the wing numbers, tail number and the cessna 170 logo on the tail of a 48 170. I am in the process of recovering the wings and doing a paint job on my bird and trying to make it as original as possible. Bill K.

Mishelle I have flown to that area from PA and found that area to be great fun. West Yellowstone was great with excellent free camping on the airport. One place not mentioned you might consider is Thermopolis WY They have a great FBO run by a 170 owner who was very helpful. He drove us into town {ab...