Old Engine Test
Hi Guys, I'm hoping that someone out there has a collection of the SAM Speaks newsletters. Specifically, what I'm after is a scan of an Engine Analysis that Charlie Bruce did on the R.B. Special 29. This appeared in Issue #195 (May-June 2007) and any help much appreciated ! Thanks, BOB
Posted on: 7/1/2012 9:33 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Mystery Glow Plug
Guys, I'm still waiting for a definitive answer to my original question. Please look closely at the photo's at the above link. If you click onto a photo there, it will come up a bit. Click onto it again and it comes up a bit more. Clicking onto it for the third time will bring the image up massively. Now, I have other Veco porcelain R/C plugs, but they are conventional idle BAR plugs. This one is weird !
Posted on: 5/12/2012 5:24 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Mystery Glow Plug
Guys, at the risk of being shot at dawn, here's the link to some photos of the mystery plug - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1402733&page=300 I did try to upload the photo's here but couldn't....
Posted on: 5/11/2012 8:52 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Mystery Glow Plug
Guys, I'm hoping someone out there is familiar with the various types of Veco glow plugs - the one I have has the white porcelain top, but is nothing like I've seen at the other end. The hole where the filament is housed is almost completely sealed off by a metal cap, with just a tiny round hole in the centre. The filament isn't visible to the naked eye, but connected to a battery the glow can be seen inside, albeit in a darkened room. Is this some sort of R/C plug or a special purpose (racing ?) one. Thanks, BOB
Posted on: 5/8/2012 8:23 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Club Enya
A friend of mine is trying to get the cambox off an Enya 46 4-Stroker and it won't move but more than a hair. He says; " I decided to take it apart and the first thing I removed was the rocker cover, which led to the discovery that one of the push rods wasn't working. I then removed the rockers, cylinder head, push rods and carb but cannot get the back housing to come away. Something is obviously preventing it from coming free but I know nothing about these engines, so am now stuck." I can't think of why, when the four bolts (Setting Screws) holding it on are removed, the gearbox does not detach. Any ideas?
Posted on: 11/26/2011 8:04 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Chrome Enya .60?
Here is an even rarer example of differing Enya crankcase finishes - the shinier engine is a 1972 Enya 45 S (remake) alongside an Enya with the usual matt finished (sand blasted) case. BOB
Posted on: 9/4/2011 2:12 AM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Chrome Enya .60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gypsy56 Did Enya ever make a chrome plated .60? I recently came across an old model 7032 baffle piston Enya which is completely chromed! Everything except the carb and muffler. This is an old engine because it has the blocking plugs in the exhaust stack where the baffle once was. Crankcase, cooling fins, head and all! The case has a rough finish (bead blasted?) so it looks sort of dull, but it is definately plated. The chrome is flaking off in a couple of small spots. Just curious. Ed [/quote] The only Enya ever to have chrome plating was indeed the Enya 60-II Model 7032, which first appeared in 1965. Only a small run of the plated ones was done because (as you say) the plating tended to peel off. The later 7032's were unplated dull finish. The Enya 09-II only ever had a polished shiny case, the 15-II also being polished initially, but then reverting to the usual Enya matt finish. BOB
Posted on: 9/3/2011 5:09 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: How identify vintage engines?
[quote]ORIGINAL: otrcman Park, Wow, you found some good engines ! The Elfs are among the most collectable of all engines. And the four cylinder type is highly desirable. Both of those engines appear to be the later glow versions, along with having reed valve induction. The earlier, spark ignition models with rear induction will be quite a bit more valuable, but even ones like yours command a good price. Dick [/quote] Take a look at this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELF-GOOSE-EGG-FOUR-MODEL-40-388-IGNITION-ENGINE-1941-/170672631029?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item27bce1acf5
Posted on: 8/11/2011 12:35 AM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: How identify vintage engines?
And if that doesn't work, there is a thread that deals specifically with vintage glow engines & collecting - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1402733
Posted on: 8/9/2011 6:28 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Super Tigre S29....are they runners?
At the top of the page - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1402733&page=40 To bring the thumbnails up to full size, you will need to click onto the image 3 times in total
Posted on: 8/9/2011 4:10 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: 35 year old Enya 09 - Brand new..
Click onto this link, and go to Post #1223 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1402733&page=82
Posted on: 7/26/2011 1:20 AM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Vintage Glow Plugs from the early days
Isn't that just the gold Testors plug that came with the McCoy engines ? BOB
Posted on: 7/16/2011 11:55 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Hi,hopfully someone here may know this.Vintage line control
Is this it ? http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jmG6dXpa7A0C&pg=PA53&lpg=PA53&dq=flying+models+ambush&source=bl&ots=6njNgdAXQw&sig=1UugMF3Y4TwG6JbmmAm0n5bAcXg&hl=en&ei=3tRcTeTSKIi3cL31pY4K&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=flying%20models%20ambush&f=false I'm sure too, that there was another Ambush that appeared in one of the modelling magazines. BOB
Posted on: 2/16/2011 11:59 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Why (an Enya 11 CX D) Diesel?
I'm surprised that no-one here has mentioned the fact that the earlier Enya CX 11's had the high tech AAC piston & liner, whereas the later (current) ones have the much heavier (and cheaper to manufacture) ABC set-up. Enya's AAC technology is miles (kilometres?) ahead of ANYONES ABC, so the early ones are worth looking for. BOB
Posted on: 1/21/2011 11:44 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Bull Ring Facts
I have a NIB Bull Ring 40, and I did have a Bull Ring 46. They are both Schnuerle ported, with a ringed alloy piston (flat top - no baffle) and both with twin ball races on the shaft. I think the Bull Rings's were pretty much identical to the Como engines, except they were made for different dealers or distributors. BOB
Posted on: 1/14/2011 6:45 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: CG too far back ?
And this poor guy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KTyYVnSyq4
Posted on: 1/12/2011 6:14 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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CG too far back ?
This attempted take-off reminds me of the time I was towing a loaded car trailer when it got the "swerves." BOB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gpB9KLd9Bc&feature=channel
Posted on: 1/9/2011 2:50 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Stuck Contra - What is your fix?
The main aim with a stuck contra-piston is to MOVE the thing, either up or down. Once this is done and lubricant can reach the infinitesimal gap twixt the cylinder walls & the contra, then it will again move smoothly. Tapping the contra down has 2 advantages, 1) the bore in a Diesel is usually tapered inwards towards the top, thus as the contra comes down, it gets looser, and 2) trying to force a stuck contra-piston up by using the other mechanical parts of the engine puts IMMENSE pressure on the rod, crank-pin & crank-web. As this particular engine would not be stuck as tight as say, a 50 year old Diesel which is NIB, it should be possible to free it up quite easily by tapping the contra down, then squirting some oil down the compression adjuster hole so's the contra will then be sliding back up on a lubricated surface. Speaking of old Diesel's that have lain in their box for decades un-run, I have seen the thread in the alloy head stripped out, merely by forcing the adjuster to turn whilst trying to move a stuck contra-piston. This gives you some idea of the forces involved in trying to get a contra-piston to move ! BOB
Posted on: 12/25/2010 9:34 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Stuck Contra - What is your fix?
As the engine has been run relatively recently,and was used in an inverted position, it probably only has a thick ring of (fairly pliable) castor oil running around the edge of the contra. On an engine that small, its not advisable to apply excess pressure to the crank-pin or rod, as breakages may occur. Try this - remove the compression lever from the cylinder muff, and find a piece of hard wooden dowel (or alloy rod) that fits down the hole - about an inch long should do it. Warm the engine up in an oven until its just too hot to pick up with your bare hand, insert the rod down onto the top of the contra-piston, and give it a sharp tap with a SMALL hammer. It should move easily. BOB
Posted on: 12/25/2010 8:05 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: searching for Data of this MVVS 6.5ccm engine
Have you tried Jiri Linka - he's the Czech engine expert. BOB http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=cs&u=http://www.old-engine-model.com/&ei=DfIHTfbiMYfJcffA2aIO&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Djiri%2Blinka%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1R2GGLL_en%26prmd%3Divo
Posted on: 12/14/2010 2:44 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Old N.I.B. ED Diesel Racer Mk. III engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: Georges Payne ....... and I would like to know more about it............ [/quote] Try this link, there are engine reviews on the first page at the bottom about the ED Racer. http://www.the.elmores.btinternet.co.uk/engine_tests/_cat001.html And also - http://modelenginenews.org/cardfile/ed_story.html
Posted on: 11/9/2010 7:04 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Does anyone else love Enya engines?
Holm, I can help you out with Enya information. Contact me off forum, my email is - bobshirl@bigpond.com Regards, BOB
Posted on: 10/26/2010 5:21 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Enya 45 6001 Specs
When tested in MAN Feb. 1968, the 45 BB Model 6001 returned these figures (no muffler, 5% nitro) - 8,600 rpm on a 13 x 5.5 Top Flite wood, 9,500 on a 12 x 6, 10,000 on a 11 x 6 Top Flite wood, 11,100 on a 11 x 5 and 11,450 on a 11 x 5 Power-Prop. The 45 BB (like most engines from this era) has good low down torque, and max. power of 0.66 bhp @ 11,700 rpm. The 45-II Model 6002 will be a bit peakier in speed but puts out more power - around 0.35 bhp more. As long as you don't expect miracles, yes, the 45 Model 6001 will turn a 13 x 4. BOB
Posted on: 10/25/2010 9:28 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: ED Penny slot help
Adrian would know a lot more than me about these old ED's, but it seems that there is a bit of confusion about whether an engine is a Mk. II or a Competition Special. The photo above (I think) shows a Mk. II, as the lugs (and the bit that goes across the backplate) are scalloped on the Comp. Special, not straight edged as above.
Posted on: 9/3/2010 11:33 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: ED Penny slot help
Note the mention of "the immense power" that these engines develop !!
Posted on: 9/3/2010 7:45 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Difference between Enya 25 glow and diesel
Just in case some folks haven't seen this before - http://www.modelflying.co.uk/news/article.asp?a=1927 http://www.modelflying.co.uk/news/article.asp?a=1946
Posted on: 8/30/2010 7:12 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Difference between Enya 25 glow and diesel
Its strange then, that Enya took so much trouble to beef up their 41 4-stroke Diesel. BOB
Posted on: 8/29/2010 10:20 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Difference between Enya 25 glow and diesel
Looking at the photo's of the Diesel's shaft, I would have said that it was a beefed up version, however the charts show (rather surprisingly) that the shaft & rod are the same in both Diesel and glow. Thanks for the update ! BOB
Posted on: 8/29/2010 7:51 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Difference between Enya 25 glow and diesel
Er, isn't that just a list of parts for the R/C & C/L versions of the 25 glow? BOB
Posted on: 8/29/2010 6:48 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Difference between Enya 25 glow and diesel
I have never examined these two engines, so cannot give an authoritive answer. According to this test ( http://www.modelflight.com.au/manuals/pdf/enya/Enya_25_SS_Diesel.pdf ) they are the same, but to be sure you would need to either contact Ken Enya or find a parts manual to check the equivalent part #'s, especially of the crankshaft and rod. BOB
Posted on: 8/28/2010 8:17 PM by Author "74SEVEN7" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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