RE: Club Enya
Thanks Bill. When I first got the motor last week I emailed Ken Enya about parts that I needed for the motor and requested an instruction manual for it. So, I have the page you sent too. Only problem is I have to look at it as a PDF so I can enlarge it enough for these old eyes to read the extremely small printing! Mike
Posted on: 10/6/2009 2:37 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9151513

RE: Club Enya
Does anyone have a closeup picture of the Enya 120R throttle lever? You can see in the picture in my last post, the guy that had this before me put some sort of a bellcrank with one arm cut off on the carb. I guess he broke the original. Seems to work, but since I need to order a muffler from Enya, I might as well order the correct throttle lever too. Just want to see what it looks like. Mike MacLean
Posted on: 10/5/2009 6:56 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9149315

RE: Club Enya
Here are some pics of the 120R I just got off Fleabay. Has gobs of compression and the bearings feel quite smooth (for a change in an auction motor). Needs a prop nut and a muffler. I can order both from Enya or maybe someone knows the thread size so I can find a nut local? Mike MacLean
Posted on: 10/4/2009 11:59 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9147217

RE: Club Enya
Another VT-240 on Ebay. Looks like a nice one. Just started the auction and already up to $499! http://tinyurl.com/yck3up5 Mike MacLean
Posted on: 10/1/2009 1:29 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9138836

RE: Club Enya
Thanks Ed. That's the kind of info i was looking for. The box is included with this engine (which has not arrived yet) I just hope the instruction manual is in the box. If not, I know I can email Ken Enya for it and any parts I need. Now all I have to do is pick an airplane to put it in. That's the kind of problem I like! I'll post pics when it gets here. Mike
Posted on: 9/29/2009 9:40 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9134468

RE: Club Enya
Just won an auction on Fleabay for a 120 4C-R. Paid a fair price for it. (depending on if it is in as good a shape as the seller says) Oohboy, I can't wait to see it. Anyone know anything about this 120? What kind of power to expect, etc. It has a pump on it, so I suspect it was quite expensive when new. Mike
Posted on: 9/28/2009 9:56 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9131595

RE: Tahmazo T-15 Plus Nicad Charging
I can't adjust the time. I'm guessing this thing knows when the pack is fully charged because it supposed to give me all the info on the pack such as charge and discharge capacity in amp/hours. Mike
Posted on: 9/9/2009 6:22 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9082326

Tahmazo T-15 Plus Nicad Charging
I bought a Tahmazo T-15 Plus because I was told it would serve all my battery charging needs. I have NiCads for Futaba aircraft radios in the 600 ma range and Nimh packs for the larger aircraft in the 2700 ma range. The problem I am seeing is the Tahmazo charger's lowest charge rate for Nicads is 100 ma rate. For the Futaba flight pack I need 60 ma for 15 hours. Am I missing something here? I will admit I have only used wall wart type chargers up till now, but I am trying to join the 21st century after being out of R/C for 12 years. Am I thinking of too slow a rate for charging these batteries, or is this charger for different types of charging than I am used to? Mike-totally confused.
Posted on: 9/9/2009 6:09 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9082296

RE: Club Enya
WOW! What a collection. No wonder the wife is up in arms. Spending spree is an understatement. What do you have against 2 cycle engines? Mike MacLean Enya .60IIIb new in the box Enya .30SS new in the box Enya .40 CX used, but in good shape Enya VT240 Used, but low time among many other manufacturers...
Posted on: 9/3/2009 7:42 AM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9066440

RE: Club Enya
Aeronca2004, You can buy almost any part you need for your VT-240 directly from Enya. Just email Ken Enya himself and he will let you know what the part needed costs. Exhaust for the VT-240 is available as well as using two exhausts from a 120. I suggest you type Enya VT-240 in the search box on RCUniverse and see all the info on your engine that will come up. You have bought a very powerful, smooth running desirable engine. I actually bid my maximum of $750 for that same engine. Just email info@enya-engine.com, Ken Enya will answer you directly and also send a PDF of the instruction manual and parts list for any engine they have ever produced. They still stock parts for almost any Enya motor you obtain. You can also have a custom exhaust made by Keleo Creations (just google for the web site). The VT-240 exhaust is not listed on the web site, but call or email them and ask about it. He made me a nice 2 into 1 down facing exhaust for my VT-240. There are those on this forum that have posted videos of the engine running and in flight. They will probably pipe in (if you will pardon the exhaust pun) before too long. Enya engine users are a loyal and helpful lot. Mike MacLean San Bernardino California VT-240 owner among other Enya engines
Posted on: 9/2/2009 6:16 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9065148

RE: Super Cyclone Break-in
That makes sense. I break-in my present day R/C engines using heat cycling with short runs building rpm until it can transition and also maintain idle. What kind of duration of run to start out with? Mike
Posted on: 8/7/2009 8:16 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8998518

Super Cyclone Break-in
Just got a new, never run early Super Cyclone on Ebay. What is the best method for break-in for these old engines? What is the best fuel mix for this? Mike
Posted on: 8/7/2009 5:18 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8998174

RE: Mystery Engine ID Help
Wish I talked to you first Max. Paid a little more than that for it. Won't know about the piston until it arrives. Thanks for the info though. Mike
Posted on: 6/28/2009 11:29 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8889542

RE: Jr Falcon Almost Finished
Have not had time to do anything to it since I posted due to my 7 day a week job. I am off the next two days for a colonoscopy, so I should find time to finish it and maybe a maiden. Mike
Posted on: 6/28/2009 11:26 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8889530

Mystery Engine ID Help
I just bought this engine off Ebay thinking it was a Bunch Mighty Midget. It has not arrived yet and now I'm not sure what it is. Anyone have any idea what it might be?
Posted on: 6/28/2009 12:07 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8888105

RE: 1946 Control Line Fun
The wheels are still pliant and could still probably be used. The prop is like new, but it hits the ground with the plane level on its wheels. Mike
Posted on: 6/28/2009 4:08 AM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8887446

RE: 1946 Control Line Fun
Left side for counter-clockwise rotation.
Posted on: 6/20/2009 2:34 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8867201

RE: 1946 Control Line Fun
With all the R/C projects I have on the "to do" list it will be a while before I get to it. I plan to rebuild it enough for display purposes thoough. Maybe even see If I can get the motor to run. Mike
Posted on: 6/20/2009 1:16 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8867052

1946 Control Line Fun
I recently won an Ebay auction for a built 1946 contol line model complete with a mounted early Vivell 35. Very interesting what modeling was back in 1946, but what was included with the auction came as a surprise. Included with the box from the model (Miss Behave) was the plans, a bunch of balsa wood, dark with age, a hand drawn side view of a proposed model of a Japanese Baka Bomb with a Vivell 35 drawn in as the power plant and the operating instructions for the Vivell 35. Also with all this great stuff was a book dated 1946 from America's Hobby Center titled "The Gas Modeler's Guide". It talks about control line of course, but also radio control! It says it is the supplement to "The Model Gas Engine Handbook, both of these volumes written by Bernard B. Winston. Sure like to have the Handbook too. The book lists model airplane clubs in 1946 like the Berkley "Tether Terrors". I wonder how many clubs from 1946 are still around? Take a look at the pictures and check out that prop I found in the box! Mike MacLean
Posted on: 6/20/2009 5:00 AM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8866452

Jr Falcon Almost Finished
Finally got some time to cover the fuselage for my Jr Falcon last night. Just need to cover the fin and rudder next. Monokote hinges should work fine. Need to put foam around the receiver, mount the switch and balance the model. Be ready for a maiden this week. Using a Sure Start that Tim Wiltse did his magic on before he disappeared. It has a large tank with a larger intake hole per Tim. Mike MacLean
Posted on: 6/15/2009 1:43 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8853846

RE: Ohlsson & Rice Antique Airplane Engine
O.K., found out from the previous owner the hole in the exhaust port was likely put there to attach an exhaust extension back in the old days. Also found out from Woody Bartelt that he can re-bush this engine. He says the play in the prop shaft is common and most likely caused by someone using an electric starter. I also asked the previous owner why one of the screws on the timer lever was too long and hitting the ribs on the front crankcase cover. I don't know why I did not see it, but there are three ribs on the cover and two of them are longer than the other one. One of the screws is SUPPOSED to be longer and hit the two longer ribs to limit the timing lever travel so it does not over retard or advance. Heck, I'm the retard. I'm sending the whole thing to Woody to check out. Mike MacLean
Posted on: 6/10/2009 9:22 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8842488

RE: Ohlsson & Rice Antique Airplane Engine
Just acquired a very nice O&R 60, 1947 vintage (ser no. 52700). It is in very nice condition, but i have a couple of questions. There was a hole drill throught the exhast port about 3/32nds dia. and through both the top and bottom between the inner and middle fin, closer to the middle fin centrally located. What the heck is that there for? Also the is a little radial play in the prop shaft. Only being familiar with modern day R/C motors (I love Enya engines) I don't know if this is O.K. in an older engine. I'm sure it did not leave the factory like that. How much running would cause wear in the prop shaft bushing? Could this be re-bushed? Is it necessary? Mike MacLean San Bernardino, CA
Posted on: 6/10/2009 5:07 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8841820

RE: Das Ugly Stik Article
John, Thank You! It figures one of you guys from Oz would come through. I get a lot of help for the restoration of my Austin Healey vintage sports cars from Australia all the time. You guys seem to know a lot about the Enya engines I love also. Good on ya and thanks. Mike
Posted on: 6/7/2009 3:48 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8833046

RE: Das Ugly Stik Article
I bought the plans from RCM for this build and it includes the text from the article only. The magazine article has pictures with the step by step building guide. I can probably build the plane with the text instructions, but was hoping to gain the additional pictorial information too. A picture is worth... Mike MacLean
Posted on: 6/7/2009 2:03 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8832816

RE: Club Enya
I was the one that bid this VT-240 up to $640. Just wasn't a deal after that. No telling what parts or repair it would need. Since I've got one, the next one has got to be a deal or NIB. Mike MacLean
Posted on: 6/7/2009 7:00 AM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8832074

Das Ugly Stik Article
I just got a short kit of the Jensen Ugly Stik from Lazer Works. Just wondered if someone has the original article for this version from RC Modeler from the May and June issues of 1985 they could copy and send me. Happy to pay postage and any handling expenses. Mike MacLean
Posted on: 6/4/2009 6:55 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8826113

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build
I am a ways away from starting the build, so I'll leave the option open. I like the idea of saving weight wherever possible though. With the right connections, like ball links the slop could be kept to a minimum. Mike
Posted on: 5/27/2009 1:41 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8803042

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build
Got my short kit from Lazer Works today. Eddie made it pretty much a complete kit per my request. Just a few hardware items to source. Anyone know where to get 60 degree bellcranks for the ailerons? Mike
Posted on: 5/27/2009 12:52 PM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8802885

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build
Oops. Never mind. I just found out the article comes withthe RCM plans I am getting. Mike MacLean
Posted on: 5/25/2009 4:22 AM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8796177

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build
I have a Lazer Works Ugly Stik due to arrive by FedEx on Wednesday. Eddie pretty much made it a complete kit. I will be using the RCM plans which I hope are geared for Monokote. Will be pitting a "new in the box" Enya .60 III on it after I do some break-in. Does anyone have a copy of the construction article from the 5/85 RCM magazuine for this plane? Mike
Posted on: 5/25/2009 3:49 AM by Author "rrengineer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8796152