The International Cessna 170 Association

Hi All, I'm having more fun and adventure with the engine overhaul on my Avcon converted 170B. I installed a Casper Labs oil filter adapter on the back of the engine, and per the recommendation of a few other forum members I installed the 1.5" spacer to clear the engine mount. It does clear the...

Thanks guys. I'll go with the official Lycoming part for now. I know it's just a Gates belt that I can get at Napa, and if it were Dad's RV-8 that's where I'd be heading. But we are doing a full blown overhaul on the 170 so probably best to stick with the certified parts this time. Not sure how I mi...

Hi Guys, I need to replace the alternator belt on my Avcon Lycoming 180 hp 170 with a Prestolite alternator. For the life of me I can't seem to find the p/n though. I tried the STC paperwork, engine IPC, and a good old fashioned google search. In a last desperate attempt I even looked at the old bel...

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the info. Joining the association was on the list, and I took care of it this morning. Thanks!

DEM

Hi All, Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the paperwork that usually accompanies the Avcon 180hp STC? I recently bought my plane from an estate, and it didn't have a FMS, parts list, install instructions, etc.... It is my understanding that Avcon is more or less defunct so I'm assuming I ca...

Thanks guys. I'm assuming these adapters place the filter vertically? Any issues clearing the battery box, or oil cooler lines? If someone had a pic, that would be great.

Thanks,
DEM

Hi Everyone, I just picked up 1953 170B with the Avcon 180hp conversion. The conversion was done in the 70's, and judging by the panel (can you say ADF?) it wasn't touched other than to fly it since. It still has an old style oil screen that I would really like to convert to a filter. I have a stock...