The International Cessna 170 Association

Thanks Bruce! So it doesn’t mean the thick oil is holding the engine together...? Good news.

Phil

I apologize in advance if this subject has been beat to death but my searches don’t seem to turn up specific answers. I’m looking at purchasing a 1955 170B with 800 hrs on the engine. Since at least 2006 from his records, the owner has been using 80W Aeroshell. I’m thinking “Geez...80 weight?” That’...

Thanks for the responses! I found one with original wings!

Phil

Can anyone recommend someone in the Kansas City, MO. area who could be trusted to do a good pre-buy or annual inspection on a 170B?

Phil

Hello all...

I’m looking at a 1956 170B to purchase and due to a “mouse in the wing” issue, the wings were replaced...with B model, supposedly corrision-free, no damage wings from an earlier year. Does anyone see a problem with that as long as the work was all done correctly?

Thanks
Phil

Hi all... Anyone on here know anything about putting higher compression pistons in an O-300 in a C170B? Is it “legal”. Does it create dependability issues? I’m looking at an aircraft to purchase that had it done about 100 hours ago. Not sure if it was “official” or bootleg. Thoughts? I just read on ...

No one here has stated (it's really not so obvious) how to mount an 8-bolt prop to a 6-bolt hub?

Phil