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by sreeves
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Lightweight Starters and Alternators
Replies: 18
Views: 19815

Re: Lightweight Starters and Alternators

Anybody have any recent experience with the PlanPower alternator conversion on our 170s? Or other companies' products?

Thanks, Steve
by sreeves
Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Scott oil temp gauge replacement--warning
Replies: 31
Views: 32973

Re: Scott oil temp gauge replacement--warning

Well your California types are always laid back....:-). But when the manual says it is for experimental only, well just for my piece of mind I'll stay with approved parts if still available or serviceable. I knew there would be some chatter when I mentioned approved parts. But thanks very much for t...
by sreeves
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Scott oil temp gauge replacement--warning
Replies: 31
Views: 32973

Re: Scott oil temp gauge replacement--warning

The last post on this subject is from 2005. Well it is now Nov., 2013, and I wanted to tell everyone the problem of mismatching the incorrect adapter nut and the oil temp bulb sensor still happens. And I have some new updated info to share. My last flight in my C-170 showed an oil leak which is trac...
by sreeves
Wed Dec 01, 2004 2:22 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Brake master cylinder refill plugs availability.
Replies: 4
Views: 5845

Brake master cylinder refill plugs availability.

Does anybody know where I can find new brake master cylinder screw-in refill plugs? You know, the ones that you unscrew to refill or top off the master cylinder with brake fluid. I have one that when the brake is applied, the plug leaks because it doesn't fit tight enough. Thanks