My 170B still has the original Goodyear crosswind gear.
Looks like to upgrade these, and put on an 800-6 tire. Looks like I need to order these parts:
CLEVELAND CONV KIT # 199-62. (or ABI -- Magnesium vs aluminum ? )
Atlee Dodge/Cleveland Wheel and Brake STC
2 AIRFORMS CESSNA REPLACEMENT AXLE AF1441003-1
BOLT DRILLED AN6-23
BOLT DRILLED AN5-23
Nuts for above bolts
2 MICHELIN TUBE 7.00-6/8.00-6 STRAIGHT STEM
2 AIRHAWK 800-6 4 PLY
The ABI kit is less money, but out of stock. Is aluminum or magnesium preferred?
Am I missing anything? The brake line will have to be dealt with, not sure what to order there yet for fittings/hose.
Cleveland or ABI wheels/brakes upgrade?
Moderators: GAHorn, Karl Towle, Bruce Fenstermacher
Re: Cleveland or ABI wheels/brakes upgrade?
Brian,
Magnesium will be lighter, Aluminum more corrosion resistant. I'd go with aluminum. Do a search here for axle bolts. NAS bolts are stronger than AN bolts. They also require special washers under the head of the bolt.
Magnesium will be lighter, Aluminum more corrosion resistant. I'd go with aluminum. Do a search here for axle bolts. NAS bolts are stronger than AN bolts. They also require special washers under the head of the bolt.
Gary
Re: Cleveland or ABI wheels/brakes upgrade?
Yep. Agree. Aluminum.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.