Vagabond A-65 or A-75 Baffles?

[Steve Pierce]

No, The Lycoming is an odd arrangement. I would wait and see what other's post but I think they will be similar to the Continental powered Super Cub pictures I posted being that Piper didn't usually reinvent the wheel.

[andya]

here's some pics of a C-85 in a PA-17

[LightFlight]

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/in...affles_343.pdf

Check this out... helpful but not complete per say.

[d.grimm]

My Vagabond used the Cessna 120/140 baffles for the C-85.
I think Airforms(?) or Airflames Alaska sells new ones and has a lot
Of good pictures on their website.
Dave

[LightFlight]

here's some pics of a C-85 in a PA-17

Thank you!

My Vagabond used the Cessna 120/140 baffles for the C-85.
I think Airforms(?) or Airflames Alaska sells new ones and has a lot
Of good pictures on their website.
Dave

I've come across those in my searches! Thank you Dave.

My concerns were that the baffles looked very different from what I currently have (extra holes towards the firewall etc), but I'm sure they can be made to work.

[LightFlight]

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I am starting to lean towards the Wag-aero Aeronca 7AC Champ baffle set.

It definitely fits the A-75, and looks quite complete. I personally would have taken the side pieces down between the rocker covers a little further, like Steve has depicted in his Supercub pics.

I am not sure if I can use the crankcase tray baffle, but possibly. I definitely did not have one of those in the old baffle set. I do have the rectangular cut-out in my metal nose bowl, so it makes sense to duct that air a little better.

This is the kit I am referring to: M-170-000

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I will have to rivet some patches in the unused holes as well, I figure.


Gonna wait until Monday to see Tony pics before I decide to order these. Thanks guys.

[tnowak]

Joel,

Can't easily tell from your pic, but was there a good seal between your baffles and the top and nose cowlings? My A65 also has small baffles fitted in the gap between left and right cylinder pairs so the air doesn't go down the gap between cylinders.
My baffles look quite similar to those in the pic of the Super Cub baffles that Steve P posted.
TonyN

[Steve Pierce]

One thing I have noticed on factory baffles, normally they are split between the cylinders to allow for the seperate expansion and contraction of the cylinders. I have seen cracks emanate from screws that were put through both baffles holding the baffle seals on.

[Bruce]

I bought some baffles from wag aero for my O290 wagabond and they were of poor quality so I sent them back. I recently bought a lower baffle from them for my champ and the mounting holes were off almost a quarter inch.

[LightFlight]

I bought some baffles from wag aero for my O290 wagabond and they were of poor quality so I sent them back. I recently bought a lower baffle from them for my champ and the mounting holes were off almost a quarter inch.

That is not re-assuring, but thank you for your insight.

I wonder if I can get Univair to send me pictures of the baffles they have listed for the PA-17. They claim they fit the -18 (95HP) as well...