1.7 Engines

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Re: 1.7 Engines

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I just got two V ribbed belts from Conti. so they at least have (had) them in stock.
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Actually I received the incorrect belts, a bit too long. They were 2.0 belts. One can no longer get 1.7 belts , you would have to get your replacement belts from National Aircraft Parts Supply or Airplane Zone. That would be : Continental part number 4050505. one might also find the belts at your local M.B. dealer.
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The time has come for new 2.0 engines for my airplane. One can no longer get gearboxes inspected nor can you get clutches. With a 14 week lead time I will be taking 16 FA to Glenn for new mills and prop overhauls etc. My 1.7's have 920 hours and the gearboxes/clutches are at 240 hours. I guess I will be happy with the 2.0's.
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Only 920 hours?

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Maybe a few more.
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As it turns out I am selling the airplane. The insurance company hates me.
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cptndavid wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:24 pm As it turns out I am selling the airplane. The insurance company hates me.
Can you elaborate?

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Tim, My insurance company raised my rates by 50% and wants a third class medical. I have been flying on basic med. and will not be going back to special issue medicals, Also my need has changed since the sale of my Florida house. I am going to light sport , a Tecnam p 2008 turbo.
If you need a can cable I have one for sale.
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I'm going to feel dumb but, what is a can cable?
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I think David is referring to a CAN (Car Area Network)-bus USB cable used to connect a laptop computer to Continental/Thielert engines for diagnostics and software updates. (A different CAN-bus cable is needed to diagnose and update Austro engines.)
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