Cox engine information
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oberlin,
OH
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cox engine information
I came across this page while doing a search for cox engines http://reviews.ebay.com.au/Cox-Model...00000001069165 There is a lot of good information there if you don't already know about it.
#3
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Upper HuttWellington, NEW ZEALAND
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
RE: Cox engine information
Having just read it, I found a number of errors of fact in there-most are relatively trivial-to give three examples-the Medallion series came out after the TD's not before-they were not a precursor to the TD series. The Conquest 15 did not appear until 1976-the Rossi had been in production since 1969! The Conquest was never known as the 'K&B 15' at any time-that description was given to several other models, most latterly the rear drum schneurle 15 series 72. There are at least 6 different Cox 049 glowheads in existence-the very early pre 1955 glowhead (smaller threaded diameter), the subsequent low compression hemi head which survived into the late 70's, the TD 049 hi compression head, and the later 315,325 and 335 low compression heads (Texaco 5-fin/standard 'hi power'3-fin /1-fin) types which all share the same internal head shape.
Its still a useful guide-but omits a few things-the Queen Bee is not mentioned, nor are the larger Concept 35 and 40 engines which never made it past pre-production status
'ffkiwi'
Its still a useful guide-but omits a few things-the Queen Bee is not mentioned, nor are the larger Concept 35 and 40 engines which never made it past pre-production status
'ffkiwi'
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oberlin,
OH
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Cox engine information
Hi ffkiwi, The things I found useful about it was that is showed pictures of different engines and gave an idea of what rpm could be obtained out of each engine. Being miles from an expert, or even knowledgeable about those engines I am sure there is perhaps even other mistakes. But like this forum and your response, ever little bit teaches me more.
THANKS
THANKS
#5
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Upper HuttWellington, NEW ZEALAND
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
RE: Cox engine information
Martin Hepperle's site is still by far the best for comprehensive information on Coxes.(a google search on his name will bring it up) For those who have them, the Model Builder 'fuel lines' regular monthly column also had a lot of good stuff when Joe Klause was writing it. The Yahoo half A group is useful-but totally US centric (ie if its not Cox Fox Norvel or OK it doesn't get a mention)-but at least some of the key real time Cox players-Larry Renger, Dale Kirn etc are there-as well as some of the current aftermarket suppliers. Check out yahoo groups if interested.
'ffkiwi'
'ffkiwi'
#7
RE: Cox engine information
ORIGINAL: ffkiwi
The Conquest 15 did not appear until 1976-the Rossi had been in production since 1969! The Conquest was never known as the 'K&B 15' at any time-that description was given to several other models, most latterly the rear drum schneurle 15 series 72.
'ffkiwi'
The Conquest 15 did not appear until 1976-the Rossi had been in production since 1969! The Conquest was never known as the 'K&B 15' at any time-that description was given to several other models, most latterly the rear drum schneurle 15 series 72.
'ffkiwi'
I understand that the piston/cylinder is replaceable with the Rossi of that vintage. I read in one of the model mags of the day that someone swapped piston/cylinders between the Conquest and the Rossi and both engines ran faster (!). Since I don't have a Rossi and my Conquest is the Cox version, I can't confirm any of this...just what I read.
I hope this is all correct, it's from memory.
George