The International Cessna^® 170 Association

Hello all, I have a 1948 C170. I currently have the motor off for overhaul. The Bendix mags are shot and they're very corroded in the bearing area, he thinks I may lose the core money as well. We were quoted 2,604.20 + $500 core charge for slick mags. I was hoping someone might have a better / less expensive solution to this. Thoughts?

Oldtrucksrule, that seems high. I paid $725 a piece plus cores for rebuilt Bendix mags from Quality Aircraft Accessories in Tulsa, OK last year. Try giving them a call (918) 835-6948. You can also find them on the Internet.

Chief Aircraft has the Slick magneto "kits" for the C145/O-300 for $2619 that includes new mags, new harness and new spark plugs. Still have the $500 core charge but it doesn't hurt to send yours in and see what happens.

To hell with Slicks the factory has had some good exchange deals check with them.

Thanks for the info, I'll look into the options. I guess the sticker shock is just going to have to rub off.