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by 4stripes
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Cabin heat with Winterization Kit
Replies: 15
Views: 12100

cabin heat cont...

Thanks Bruce for posting my pictures! Thanks Doug for pointing out the oil pan cover differences...(I bought all the plates and covers *** just this fall, not knowing their history). I'm glad the idea will help other members. The cabin heat was always anemic prior to this mod. It is stock. My friend...
by 4stripes
Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Cabin heat with Winterization Kit
Replies: 15
Views: 12100

Cabin heat with Winterization Kit

I finally got my Cessna winterization kit installed on my 1952 170B and was happy with the resulting engine parameters. The downside, was the complete loss of cabin heat! The cabin heat intake is right behind the left cylinder bank intake baffle. The normal ram air is blocked, slowing the airflow to...
by 4stripes
Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:53 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Hard starting C145
Replies: 9
Views: 7067

hard starting cold wx

I had same problem as temperatures dropped below 0 'C. Last annual a metered nozzle was installed to help atomize fuel prime. My starting was harder than ever. I had a second nozzle installed on the opposite intake manifold, and problem was fixed. On -10' C day, 3 shots of prime, with 1 ready to sho...