No more Shake Rattle and Roll

[pfrederi 17,129]

This now C-175 started out as a C-81.  Engine is a NOS Short block KT-17 with parts from a JD 317 and  a true C-175 with a blown motor and an isolation mount.. Had to get a new hood and modify the hood mounting to clear the muffler.  still hit at times.   Has about 180 hours on her but I was tired of the engine bouncing around.  The isolation mounts were aging...I know you can make replacements but I was looking at my 418A with a solid mount an realized that would be cheaper and easier to switch to that set up. The only difference between an M18 and  KT 17 Series II really is the ignition system  ( I have never noticed much vibration in the 418) so I got a mounting plate from A to Z and put her back together.  Smooth is all i can say.  The new mount is lower than the old one so I guess i will have to replace homemade hood mounts  (gave me extra height) with standard ones.

 

The only hard part was getting the front iangular support for the isolation mount off.  Th darn bolts were damn near unaccesible had to drop the front axle.

Other than my sentimental favorite Lawn Ranger L107 (my father bought her new ) I think C-175s are my favorite horse.  Plenty of power and smooth with out the electrical complexity of the 418s and 520s.  I have 3 now....

Edited September 5, 2017 by pfrederi

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,029]

Very nice project and the calendars on the wall are not bad either.

[squonk 38,848]

25 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Very nice project and the calendars on the wall are not bad either.

Careful you don't stress your suspenders Jim! 

[pfrederi 17,129]

Its a man cave...TV, Stereo, computer internet, coffee maker, refrigerator, heat and A/C  of course you have to add calendars  (some go back to the 90s)

Edited September 6, 2017 by pfrederi

[Retired Wrencher 4,874]

Great job Jim. I was never a fan of the cradle mount my self. Good looking garage.