The International Cessna 170 Association

Guys,
The tailwheel spring kit I ordered from Air Repair (3239) is labeled
“Note: For Use With Scott 3200 (8” pneumatics) Tail Wheel Assembly”. I don’t think I have an 8” tailwheel – Is this the correct spring kit for my 170?
Thanks,
JP

Bought a new tailwheel leaf spring set, eyebolt with steel locknut, correct tailwheel steering spring set, U bolt with nuts, leaf spring bushing and spacer.
Also ordered a little baffling piece that goes between the cylinders that was missing.

Can't wait to get this issue. Seems like it always takes awhile to make it out to CA. Wow, glad you guys like the News. What is it that everyone seems to like about this one? Its all good, but my favorite is the the excellent article on the Scott 3200 Tail Wheel. (Im a bit fixated on the tailwheel....

Another great issue of The 170 News. Thanks to all who work on it. A special shout out to Bruce Fenstermacher for the excellent article on the Scott 3200 Tail Wheel. I'm prepairing to to install new leaf springs and hardware so the article was perfect timing.
JP White

Guys,
Thanks for the pointers and advice. Ill get my parts on order soon as I can.
Looking forward to this project.
JP

The nagging worry of breaking a tailwheel leaf spring prompted me to look through the logs to see when the main leaf spring was last changed and inspect my tailwheel overall. I found no log entry for a leaf spring change. So I decided to order a new main leaf spring to be safe. Upon inspecting my ta...

Yes my engine is running a little hot. I'll check the left side cylinders to determine how many baffles I need to order. I would make the part myself but as a new pilot and owner I have no (scrap) aluminum to work with... I'll also order a new oil temp gauge and the correct tail wheel steering sprin...

Guys, After reviewing a photo of my right side cylinders I noticed a baffling separator is missing (between the cylinder heads). Aircraft Spruce lists 4 required (AF0550117 BAFFLE COMPONENT Part #: 05-03034 Mfr Part #: AF0550117 Special Order). Is there a good reason this part would have been remove...

Aryana wrote:No, it's not needed for Part 91 operation. It does however improve the performance of your 170 as a result of the weight savings from your lighter wallet

Thanks Aryana! I'll skip the C of C and live with the weight penalty.
JP

Guys,
I've patched and tightened my engine baffling, switched to straight 50 weight oil and about to order the recommended oil temp gauge pictured below. Aircraft Spruce offers a "C of C" for an extra $15. Is this document necessary?
Thanks, JP

Oil gauge rods are SPECIFIC TO THE AIRFRAME...not the engine. The most important point is to change your oil.... put the appropriate amount of oil in it...and NOTE the oil level on YOUR PRESENT DIPSTICK...and use THAT information for future reference. It might be a nice thing to place a note to the...

George, Thanks for the reply. I have done a lot of reading on our forum about this issue and I'm feeling better about it. Today I bought Aeroshell 100W and a new filter so I'll switch to 50 weight oil this weekend. I tightened my baffling today and identified two small leaks to repair this weekend a...

The blast tubes as mentioned have to point at the oil screen area of the accessory case at the lower arrow. If it isn't the oil temp will likely read high. Blast tube.png You have an A model. I'm finding most run cooler than B models. Curious how deep your cowl lip is between the red lines in the p...

Is the AN900-16 crush washer the correct size for the coarse screen?
Thanks,
JP

Thanks Guys for the repsponse. My local FBO has my oil filter and the Aeroshell 100W or the 100W Plus oil so it looks like I'll change oil this weekend. Looking forward to my first oil change - Woohoo!