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- Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:13 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Stewart Warner Heater
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15524
Re: Stewart Warner Heater
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0829TYVR6/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A29NMBLE8FUWBW This is the heater we are using in alot of our UHHHHHHH rigs. self contained and works great. Have one set up for preheat and one in side by side , have them on my boat and in the other rig ...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:29 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Airport Destroyed Colt ARK.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5373
Re: Airport Destroyed Colt ARK.
Hope that all peoples are ok.
- Sat Jan 11, 2020 6:06 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: LED Beacon Selection
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14653
Re: LED Beacon Selection
Mine has the 2 screws also. The unit works great , just need a new lens.
JP
I just plowed the runway today so clear for wheels again AA16, coffee is on if anyone wants to drop in . I'm home for the next 2 weeks
JP
I just plowed the runway today so clear for wheels again AA16, coffee is on if anyone wants to drop in . I'm home for the next 2 weeks
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:08 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: LED Beacon Selection
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14653
Re: LED Beacon Selection
MIKE MIKE<
Help my friend buddy ole pal,
I really need that lens, Wife just broke mine accidently sweeping snow off our bird.
Ill buy it let me know how when where to send the money.
Thanks
John Perry
907-394-3579
N170AK
PO BOX 1597
KENAI , ALASKA 99611
Help my friend buddy ole pal,
I really need that lens, Wife just broke mine accidently sweeping snow off our bird.
Ill buy it let me know how when where to send the money.
Thanks
John Perry
907-394-3579
N170AK
PO BOX 1597
KENAI , ALASKA 99611
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: New Owner!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30432
Re: New Owner!
Welcome to the 170CLUB. I also bought this yr a 53 170B. Love the bird. Enjoy the learning curve.
Crash aka JP
Crash aka JP
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:12 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: To paint or not to paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 21843
Re: To paint or not to paint
Get a new IA. Boiled linseed oil is for tube and fabric inside tubes, yes it creeps. Use acf50 or corrosion x on aluminum spamcan's. Corrosion x is better in my opinion. But we all know what opinions are like.
Corrosioned x'd my new bird N170AK
Crash aka JP.
Corrosioned x'd my new bird N170AK
Crash aka JP.
- Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:13 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Gen. failure and ER 14-50 install
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5490
Re: Gen. failure and ER 14-50 install
1953 170b , o300D
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Gen. failure and ER 14-50 install
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5490
Gen. failure and ER 14-50 install
While flying over big water and mountains in AK i lost the Gen. shut off all electric and proceeded on home. when diagnosing found the end fitting on the field wire on gen. was not crimped properly when ever it had been installed. wire was ready to fall out of terminal. Field coil was burned up on g...
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:35 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: 170 gear upgrade
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28355
Re: 170 gear upgrade
the ones I have are from a early "53" dimpled legs knock kneed version.These are original not bent in very good shape. I have lady legs on now she stands up proudly and has proper ground clearance with seaplane propeller and flat tires now.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:15 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: 170 gear upgrade
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28355
Re: 170 gear upgrade
Alan, or anyone else
I have an original set of gear from a 1953 170B . NO DAMAGE . I am in Alaska but can ship if you need and or want a original matched set.
JP
907-394-3579
eskflyer@yahoo.com
I have an original set of gear from a 1953 170B . NO DAMAGE . I am in Alaska but can ship if you need and or want a original matched set.
JP
907-394-3579
eskflyer@yahoo.com
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:52 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Hybrid Flight C170
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29787
Re: Hybrid Flight C170
yep MMO , BAD STUFF. stoddard solvent and red dye and a little squirrel fat. + BAD STUFF
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:42 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Hybrid Flight C170
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29787
Re: Hybrid Flight C170
No sir. I burn straight 87 octane regular pump gas. My last o320 was at 3800 hrs on the bottom end Top had cylinders replaced once and rings once. no additives NO MMO junk gunk. NO LEAD. tolerances were at new limits on crank and rods cylinders were in great shape and ring lands all clean. Never EVE...
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:51 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Hybrid Flight C170
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29787
Re: Hybrid Flight C170
I was buying if from the kenai CHEVRON gas station. but am now buying at the Nikiski Tesoro-2go station . I filter all my fuel putting it in my bulk tank and taking it out. both stations have never had any water in the fuel or contaminants that i have found. I have been buying gas from both places f...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:53 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Hybrid Flight C170
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29787
Re: Hybrid Flight C170
I burn 87 octane car gas here in AK. NO NEVER NOT will i ever use MMO. Since i bought the airplanei have burned 300 gallons of 87 car gas in her and the engine is starting to clean up and shedding the lead deposits. I will fly her a few more hours then do another oil change and see what come see wha...
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:27 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Hybrid Flight C170
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29787
Re: Hybrid Flight C170
Really? electric flight is 10 TIMES CHEAPER. HMMM dont think so not in this day and age. How much energy does it take to charge the batteries and how long. how much weight do you think a 170 could carry with enough batteries on board for flight of 4.5-5 hrs. yeah no aint gonna happen. You might get ...