The International Cessna 170 Association

Here's a pic of my '96 Ducati 900SS/SP (though not a recent one). I'll add a pic of my daily ride a bit later.

Hello everyone, Just a quick note to say that the repairs were completed earlier this week and I picked up the airplane a couple of days ago. Running smooth and strong (and smoke free :wink: ) once again, but still planning to replace the remaining three cylinders some time in the spring. Until then...

I don't have any access to mo-gas. I run 100LL and usually add a small amount of MMO. I also lean on the ground and in any cruise above 2000ft or so.

Hi folks, I had the opportunity to inspect the damage myself yesterday and speak with the mechanic who is working on my repairs. All appearances are that the damage was contained within the #3 cylinder. No damage to the pushrods, lifters, camshaft, etc. and no signs of metal in the oil or screen. Af...

I'm glad you and your family are safe. This could have been much worse. All the best, You bet it could've... I spoke to the mechanic today, he said the #3 cyl is cracked about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way around about an inch from the base! 8O That doesn't leave much material holding it together. I'm very...

Thanks for the support folks. I'll definitely keep you all posted as things develop. As a side note, this fateful flight was serving as a proving run to use my new iPad with WingX as a gps navi instead of my old Garmin 195. When we needed to find the Columbus airport, it was as easy as looking at th...

So halfway through a 2-hr X/C jaunt from the Dayton, OH area to Evansville, IN yesterday with my wife and young daughter along, I began noticing a strong exhaust-type smell. I shut off the heater and things seemed to get better, reinforcing my suspicion that I must have a small exhaust leak someplac...

The cotter pin is a GREAT idea! I've already learned how to replace the rear plexiglass window from the first time I removed my seat :oops: I have it out now for new carpet and seat belts. I'm going to do this mod as well. I'll even take photos for the newsletter. BTW, Mine tips in a 25 pounds with...

Rochester still makes the gauges for Cessna, for replacement use in a 170's. They are expensive when acquired thru Cessna, but they are the genuine product, and not all that out-of-line when compared to other, current prduction aircraft gauge prices. (Superceded PN is: 7083-00022 and costs about $2...

As promised, here's a picture of my 8-hole flange with the 1/4" hole clearly visible. Since I clearly have a damper-equipped crankshaft from the previous pic, it looks like the 1/4" hole = non-dampered crank idea is not 100% accurate. I thought this might be helpful for future reference. -...

I've been misunderstood on this matter. It's not the nose bowl I dislike....it's the mechanical vacuum pump installation (which requires that 180/182/185 nosebowl ) that I dislike. The ugliness of that nose bowl is secondary, in my opinion. :lol: In fact, ...it's ANY installation of a dry-mechanica...

All right then, it appears I have all the indications of a C-145-2H... I have the crank dampers, I have the provisions for the lever doo-hickey on the crankcase for a 2-position prop, I have a serial number with the letter "D". The only hiccup is that my 8-hole hub flange also has the 1/4&...

Continuing on the quest to positively identify my engine, can someone please answer the following... Is the item circled in this picture what is considered the 5th/6th order damper on the crankshaft, which would identify it as coming from a -2H model (as opposed to the -2) since it also has the 8 ho...

Thanks for all the helpful info and perspective everyone. I'll move on to other concerns

I suspect you have a -2H engine (or perhaps a O-300-B) as others have noted. (Take a look at your engine data-plate and tell us which model engine you have.) The data plate says only "C-145", as does the first engine log book. Then suddenly in the 2nd engine logbook it's noted as "C-...