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Re: Recommendations in for C170B Engine and Gear Rigging Exp

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LBPilot82 wrote:No offense Doug but i run 22-23 in my 800x6's and have never noticed a problem on pavement... even after changing from 600x6. I aligned the gear a few years back and that is what made a big difference in ground handling at touch down. No doubt higher pressures would be a bit easier on pavement but I bet alignment is the culprit. Jim, I can get you in touch with a mechanic at FUL if you need. Glad to here you're back in the air!
No offense taken Richard, I said before you go into alignment and taking stuff apart, you go and make sure your tires are aired up before you do anything. Just trying to prevent unnecessary maintenance unless it needs it. D
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Update...............

The main gear was aligned once before after which I was having my "adventures." I went to Inland Valley Aviation @ CNO (Dennis) who spent about 4 hours on it and now even I can land relatively straight - a whole different experience. Turned out it had some nasty toe-in. I'm going to be back at it tomorrow, but flying it might even prove to be fun. With the new springs and tailwheel chains it almost even steers during taxi - life is good.

Thanks again to all for help and advice - I'm sure it won't be the last time I hit you guys up

Regards

Jim
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