Wen Mac 049
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Wen Mac 049
I picked up a Wen Mac 049 engine with another engine I bought.
It's marked 'AMF' 'Wen Mac' on one side of the case & 'Mk XIII 049' on the other.
It's fitted with the Rotomatic starter and appears to be un run although it does appear
to have been mounted to something at one stage. It has no prop washer.
Apart from some small marks where the mounting screws were fitted & some minor
marks on the cooling fins (I suspect from the screwdriver used to mount it) it appears
new although it has no packaging or instructions.
Is it worth anything to collectors or should I just run it, at least until the glow head blows?
John.
It's marked 'AMF' 'Wen Mac' on one side of the case & 'Mk XIII 049' on the other.
It's fitted with the Rotomatic starter and appears to be un run although it does appear
to have been mounted to something at one stage. It has no prop washer.
Apart from some small marks where the mounting screws were fitted & some minor
marks on the cooling fins (I suspect from the screwdriver used to mount it) it appears
new although it has no packaging or instructions.
Is it worth anything to collectors or should I just run it, at least until the glow head blows?
John.
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RE: Wen Mac 049
Order a Norvel as soon as it is sold. It would be a good trade. I think a conversion head is available for the Wen Mac if you keep it.I forget who, Texas Timers, Galbraith?
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I think a conversion head is available for the Wen Mac if you keep it. I forget who, Texas Timers, Galbraith?
I think a conversion head is available for the Wen Mac if you keep it. I forget who, Texas Timers, Galbraith?
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RE: Wen Mac 049
So, practically worthless then?
And a conversion head would allow me to keep using it
if (when!) the glow head dies?
Interested in it Vauxhall?
After my Roaring 20 experience I think electric will suit me best
for small models.
Go on, say it! [&o]
John.
And a conversion head would allow me to keep using it
if (when!) the glow head dies?
Interested in it Vauxhall?
After my Roaring 20 experience I think electric will suit me best
for small models.
Go on, say it! [&o]
John.
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I used to fly control line using that engine when I was a kid. There was a plastic model that came with a WenMac that flew pretty good. My experience was that engine did not last long - but they were cheap enought that we could afford to replace them. The glow plug held up well - it was loss of compression that was the problem.
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If it were me, I'd run it and enjoy it. I have a few Testors / McCoy which are pretty much the same as the Wen Mac's and they run great.
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If it's bot the black spring starter style housing on it then it may not be a strong runner but it's both a reliable runner and SUPER EASY TO START ! ! ! ! !
I've got one and the big plus is that it's simply never failed to be running after three or less starting attempts. And when it does give troubles it was always because I'd messed up with my priming. But close the exhaust and dribble a little fuel on the open ledge of the port then wind back 3/4 of a turn and it was almost always running a millisecond later. I probably only had to try it again about one in ten times. And it always started on the second try.
Mine is destined to go into a Dakota at some point. They seem made for each other.
I've got one and the big plus is that it's simply never failed to be running after three or less starting attempts. And when it does give troubles it was always because I'd messed up with my priming. But close the exhaust and dribble a little fuel on the open ledge of the port then wind back 3/4 of a turn and it was almost always running a millisecond later. I probably only had to try it again about one in ten times. And it always started on the second try.
Mine is destined to go into a Dakota at some point. They seem made for each other.
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If it's bot the black spring starter style housing on it then it may not be a strong runner but it's both a reliable runner and SUPER EASY TO START ! ! ! ! !
If it's bot the black spring starter style housing on it then it may not be a strong runner but it's both a reliable runner and SUPER EASY TO START ! ! ! ! !
ORIGINAL: BMatthews
I've got one and the big plus is that it's simply never failed to be running after three or less starting attempts. And when it does give troubles it was always because I'd messed up with my priming. But close the exhaust and dribble a little fuel on the open ledge of the port then wind back 3/4 of a turn and it was almost always running a millisecond later. I probably only had to try it again about one in ten times. And it always started on the second try.
I've got one and the big plus is that it's simply never failed to be running after three or less starting attempts. And when it does give troubles it was always because I'd messed up with my priming. But close the exhaust and dribble a little fuel on the open ledge of the port then wind back 3/4 of a turn and it was almost always running a millisecond later. I probably only had to try it again about one in ten times. And it always started on the second try.
Shawn
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If you want a comparison, I checked a bunch of .049's that were on the shelf in the basement. I don't think they were outstanding examples, just random. The Wen Mac went 19,500 rpm, the TD went 22,900 rpm, the GZ 17,000 rpm, VA 22,900, Stels 23,800, Norvel 22,500rpm. These were all on the same 10% fuel and the same prop. APC 4.2 - 4". Which is as small as I would go on most of these motors. Looks like I forgot the reedies that day. They would be a bit slower than the Wen Mac I think? There was also a Wen Mac/McCoy reedie too but I don't have any of those.