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- Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:01 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: FUEL GAUGE WOES
- Replies: 25
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Re: FUEL GAUGE WOES
Well my replacement gauge arrived and measured 4" from the face to the gear, just like the stock gauge and just like AS&S said it would. The gas tank neck measures 3-1/4". So I cut the rod to match the original float and DID NOT bend it as I did not see a reason to and staked both ends...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:47 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: FUEL GAUGE WOES
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29060
Re: FUEL GAUGE WOES
George, I haven't purchased the gauge (yet) and I am reluctant to at this point after reading the problems Jeff has had. I also am fully aware of the communication breakdown between the parties invloved on this subject. What I believe Jeff tried to explain and then I tried to clarify with my drawing...
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:02 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: FUEL GAUGE WOES
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29060
Re: FUEL GAUGE WOES
I see what Jeff is saying. From the drawings from AS&S, it looks like the gear was at one time 4" from the gauge. But looking at the photo AS&S published and from Jeff's description, the gear is only 2 or so inches from the gauge. So making my own mark-ups from their drawing I was able ...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:07 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Pre-buy Checklist
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11021
Re: Pre-buy Checklist
Here is the entire list: 170_Annual_Pre_Buy.doc But when looking over a potential 170 buy, check these items first (these items are in the extensive list above): Rudder circuit cables between the rudder and the aft bulkhead (inside the tail cone.) These are really hard to get to and so are highly-ne...
- Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:00 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Assist Straps
- Replies: 72
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Re: Assist Straps
Here is another option if the casting brackets are broken like they were on my 180. Make the part that bites into the rope like I detailed a few posts up, then go to the hardware store and buy a ring and some pre-drilled brackets. Put the ring in a vise to make it oval and bend the pre-drilled brack...
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:47 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Mallory Rheostat
- Replies: 12
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Re: Mallory Rheostat
I was able to repair mine by popping the top and then dropping a dab of solder where it was obvious a wire had melted. Works perfect again.
- Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:07 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Assist Straps
- Replies: 72
- Views: 222433
Re: Assist Straps
REPAIRING YOUR ASSIST STRAPS continued... Bend the teeth of the cable protector in a manner that allows good penetration of the rope. Crimp the cable protector onto the rope. crimp.jpg Slide the heat shrink up around the joint and apply heat. HeatShrink.jpg Install in the aircraft and apply a test ...
- Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:00 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Assist Straps
- Replies: 72
- Views: 222433
Re: Assist Straps
Assuming you still have the original ends available and the tools, here is how you can repair your assist straps for under $8 a pair. Buy 4 Raco Cable Protectors at less than $0.50 each. Home Depot may have them. I found mine at the local hardware store. CableProtectInBox.jpg Buy 3’ of 5/8†Blac...
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:49 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Scott oil temp gauge replacement--warning
- Replies: 31
- Views: 32972
Re: Scott oil temp gauge replacement--warning
For posterity reasons and due to broken links, I am uploading SIL-7701 and a few pictures to this website.
It appears Scott was purchased by AVOX systems and Avox has been purchased by Zodiac Aerospace.
It appears Scott was purchased by AVOX systems and Avox has been purchased by Zodiac Aerospace.
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:53 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Ford Alternator oil Leak ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10279
Re: Ford Alternator oil Leak ?
Don't forget the o-ring ES4140. My spacer also had a groove worn in it and had to be replace (ES4141). For my fellow Alaskan's, use Seaplanes North (formerly Floats Alaska) at Lake Hood for your cessna parts and avoid the $35 shipping costs using online vendors. Seaplanes North does charge a buck or...
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:46 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Photo Album
- Replies: 435
- Views: 2100950
Re: Photo Album
A sample of some of my favorite 3198A photos...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:20 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: dipstick
- Replies: 10
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Re: dipstick
I think this issue may have been addressed some time ago, but I have an O300-B in my 172 TD and I am sure the dipstick is the one that was in the engine when the plane had the nose wheel. My question, is there a difference in the dipsticks for a 170 vs a 172 with the same engine? Page 5 of the 1956...
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Failed # 5 cylinders on a C145
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7036
Re: Failed # 5 cylinders on a C145
For what it's worth, my #5 cylinder has come in at the low 60's the last 4 annuals. This year it was high 70's like the rest! I didn't do anything thing different this year than the other years. This is on my '53 170B.
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:04 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Repairing a leaking oil pan
- Replies: 33
- Views: 86028
Re: Repairing a leaking oil pan
Too late. I just got back from the P.O. But I will talk to my AMT about submitting that form with pictures if need be. I almost kept the case bucause I knew it would cost about $50 to ship out and probably is not repairable but then I figured if they could repair it then another 170 may be easier sa...
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Repairing a leaking oil pan
- Replies: 33
- Views: 86028
Re: Repairing a leaking oil pan
Corey, THANKS for the excellent photos and descriptions! Your old (defective) weld repair: Do you know who actually did that work and was it an approved repair? Do your logs give you that info? Actually I do. My logs indicate the engine underwent a top overhaul that began December 1976 with 2000 ho...