Replacement Cylinders
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Replacement Cylinders
My AI spotted what might be a small crack in my #5 cylinder at the base of the 3rd fin behind the top spark plug hole. Did a soap test and it blew bubbles, so now I'm in the market for a new cylinder. The folks at my field like the Superior cylinders. But I'm not sure of all the options. I did a check on our site and it looks like the last discussion about replacement cylinders was about 8 or 9 years ago. So I thought I'd see what everyone thinks now. Which do you like and why?
Thanks in advance,
Gene
Thanks in advance,
Gene
Gene Feher
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Re: Replacement Cylinders
Forgot to mention. I have a C145-2 with about 900 hours SMOH.
Gene
Gene
Gene Feher
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Re: Replacement Cylinders
I had exceptionally good service from a set of early Superior cylinders. When they first came on the market they were about half the cost of new ones by TCM.
BL
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Re: Replacement Cylinders
At overhaul about 300hrs ago, I had ECI Nickel-carbide cylinders installed. They have valve rotators and bayonet plugs for the CHT probes. I also had the new style push rod tube conversion installed similar to the O-470/520 spring-loaded push rod tubes. They are all high 70s compression after 8 years.
I have a set of six Continental cylinders with pistons, valves still assembled, push rods, new push rod tubes, and assorted engine baffles taken off of my engine at the overhaul. They were all in the 70s when removed. I would sell for $100ea plus shipping.
I have a set of six Continental cylinders with pistons, valves still assembled, push rods, new push rod tubes, and assorted engine baffles taken off of my engine at the overhaul. They were all in the 70s when removed. I would sell for $100ea plus shipping.
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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
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Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
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2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
- ghostflyer
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Re: Replacement Cylinders
Superior is the way to go , never use anything else these days. Have had issues with their rings being a little soft a while ago but the cylinders have found to be the best . In our shop we have in the last month done about 15 cylinder changes and no superior cylinders have been pulled for a problem . BUT a couple a months ago we had 6 cylinder changes and most were superior but there was a suggestion it was due to "operator error." ( Correct political statement ) .
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Re: Replacement Cylinders
I'm perfectly happy with my ECI Cerminil cylinders. 350 hours of very sporadic flying over 9 years and they were all six still very high 70s/80 last annual.
I have 5 used Continental and one Superior cylinders I'm about to put in the trade mart for $25 each just so I won't have to move them cross country. The Continentals are +0.015 and the Superior is standard and only has about 500 TT on it. All have valves, but I haven't ran across the pistons yet.
I have 5 used Continental and one Superior cylinders I'm about to put in the trade mart for $25 each just so I won't have to move them cross country. The Continentals are +0.015 and the Superior is standard and only has about 500 TT on it. All have valves, but I haven't ran across the pistons yet.
Miles
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- Kyle Wolfe
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Re: Replacement Cylinders
Just went through that same decision making process and have 6 Superiors on order.
Kyle
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
Re: Replacement Cylinders
300 hours on ECI steel cylinders. Lowest compression is 77.
Richard Dach
49' A Model N9007A
SN 18762
49' A Model N9007A
SN 18762
Re: Replacement Cylinders
Thanks for the replies. Given the positive responses to Superiors and the fact that my AI likes them and has one in stock, I'll go with a Superior. We should be able to change the cracked one to the new Superior today.
Thanks again,
Gene
Thanks again,
Gene
Gene Feher
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Re: Replacement Cylinders
ECI steel installed in Sept, 1999. Now with 900+ hours and at October annual 5 were all in the 70's with one at 64. Can't complain
OLE POKEY
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Re: Replacement Cylinders
While I don't work in the warranty department of Superior..... It's not likely they need any help in that dept if my experience means anything. I've never had any problem whatsoever with Superior cylinders.
Can't say the same about ECI, TCM or Sentry.
Can't say the same about ECI, TCM or Sentry.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
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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.