Re-wiring

[Tim Harter]

I thought I remember reading a post on here that broke down how much of each size wire is needed for a rewire. I have a 1954. I tried the search to no avail. I know I can add it up from the electric manual but was going to be lazy and ask.

Tim

[gfeher]

Tim, I think this is the thread you were looking for: http://www.cessna170.org/forums/viewtop ... =24&t=6292
If the forum's search engine doesn't find what you want, try Googling it with "Cessna 170" somewhere in the inquiry. Usually Google finds it right away.

[lowNslow]

If you have a parts manual it has a list of all the wires with lengths and wire gauge.

[Bruce Fenstermacher]

If you have a parts manual it has a list of all the wires with lengths and wire gauge.

If you have a B model you will find the wires, lengths and gauge. If you have a '48 or an A model your out of luck though the same wire in a B should work in the early models.

[Tim Harter]

Thanks a lot guys! as you can see we have a lot of work ahead of us. Theses are old pictures so it looks a bit better now but still a long way to go.

Tim

[bagarre]

Is there an easy way that looks good to label the wires upon replacement?

[GAHorn]

Is $10 too much?
https://www.amazon.com/ZipTape-Wire-Lab ... B003I7QKUQ

Other nice possibilities:
https://www.waytekwire.com/products/1474/Wire-Markers/

[bagarre]

I've never had good luck with the write on wrap types. Specially with smaller wires
After looking around, I think I'll try the shrink tube label makers. At around $100, it's not cheap but all the cheap options seem to be, well, cheap.

[edbooth]

I've never had good luck with the write on wrap types. Specially with smaller wires
After looking around, I think I'll try the shrink tube label makers. At around $100, it's not cheap but all the cheap options seem to be, well, cheap.

I just write on the white shrink tube with a extra fine point sharpie. When shrunk, it's still very legible.