While I have all the engine controls out of the firewall, I need to replace the insulation on the inside of the firewall. The bottom bellow the heater duct is a nice whole piece but the top half is plastic covered fiberglass and is in terrible condition. I am assuming it is the original or close to it.
What materials and sources have others used for replacement?
Thanks,
Bruce
firewall insulation blanket
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Bruce Shipp
former owners of N49CP, '53 C170B
former owners of N49CP, '53 C170B
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Re: firewall insulation blanket
'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.
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Re: firewall insulation blanket
Airtex makes one. Looks ok but very thin....
http://www.airtexinteriors.com/catalogue/firewall.htm
This stuff is THE BEST!
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/a ... nstall.php
I used the 3/4" inch non adhesive backed. It is amazing stuff. Very quiet.
http://www.airtexinteriors.com/catalogue/firewall.htm
This stuff is THE BEST!
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/a ... nstall.php
I used the 3/4" inch non adhesive backed. It is amazing stuff. Very quiet.
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hilltop170
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Re: firewall insulation blanket
We used a quilted fabric with fiberglass insulation sandwiched inside. It looks good and works well. It came in a roll from one of the supply houses but I can't remember which one. It was cut to fit then bound around the edges so it would not unravel.
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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
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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!
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