Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Ken if you go with the '52 setup as called out in the Service Kit it is covered by the TCDS.
If you look close at Dan's plane at the right side you will note the 3" scat going into the front of the muffler. This is the later set up found on '53 and later 170s that I described earlier. It requires a different muffler than what you should have as well as shroud. The aluminum funnel on the front of this system is the hard part to come by and not easy to duplicate.
If you look close at Dan's plane at the right side you will note the 3" scat going into the front of the muffler. This is the later set up found on '53 and later 170s that I described earlier. It requires a different muffler than what you should have as well as shroud. The aluminum funnel on the front of this system is the hard part to come by and not easy to duplicate.
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Bruce:
Here is a better picture of the right side and it has 3 inch scat in and out. At the time I was looking for a replacement for the pancakes, this was available. It works well and provides alot of heat which was great in Michigan. I riveted a 3 inch flange (Spruce 10350-8) under the baffle (air inlet) to adapt the scat tubing.
Dan
Here is a better picture of the right side and it has 3 inch scat in and out. At the time I was looking for a replacement for the pancakes, this was available. It works well and provides alot of heat which was great in Michigan. I riveted a 3 inch flange (Spruce 10350-8) under the baffle (air inlet) to adapt the scat tubing.
Dan
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Dan I'd have done the same and in fact was planning to do so with my first plane. Nice to now it works and the effort worth it. Also for others Dan has the center console heat distribution found on '48 and A models not the single 2" manifold over the pilots feet found in some A models and '52 B models.
I have the same system or close in my A model. There is actually two almost the same. I've noticed it tends to distribute heat, what little there is, better than the 2" manifold did over my feet in my first airplane.
I have the same system or close in my A model. There is actually two almost the same. I've noticed it tends to distribute heat, what little there is, better than the 2" manifold did over my feet in my first airplane.
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Bruce:
I would have rather kept it original but it does work well.
Dan
I would have rather kept it original but it does work well.
Dan
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Ok, ours does have all 2 inch scat tubing, not the funny funnel. So it looks like we are ok. Thanks for all your help guys! Invaluable information.
Ken Nimer
1948 Cessna 170 Ragwing.
1948 Cessna 170 Ragwing.
Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Ken:
That's great, hope you join TIC170A
Dan
That's great, hope you join TIC170A
Dan
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Thanks again. I may have to join. Starting to feel guilty getting all this free advice!
Ken Nimer
1948 Cessna 170 Ragwing.
1948 Cessna 170 Ragwing.
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Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Sold! Must have sticker!
Ken Nimer
1948 Cessna 170 Ragwing.
1948 Cessna 170 Ragwing.
Re: Cowling installation, and fuel line routing
Welcome to TIC170A!IdahoPilot wrote:Sold! Must have sticker!
Walt Weaver
Spencer Airport (NC35)
Spencer Airport (NC35)