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04-01-2016, 04:14 PM
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I'm very glad to hear that about the 35X. I have some Irvine 36s and 39s that I use the same way, in planes designed for larger engines. I wouldn't describe their sound as a "purr", except at low throttle, so maybe the Enya is better.I'm relating my experience with the 30SS and a couple versions of the 45. The mufflers for those, unfortunately, are pretty bad.Jim
04-01-2016, 04:46 PM
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Qwksport above is indeed the one I was thinking of. He used a 46 size muffler and an adapter to get a whopping rpm increase on his 30SS.
I really like that engine for its lightweight power, but the stock muffler was both very restrictive and very loud. Fortunately, the 30SS uses a standard muffler bolt spacing. I tried some other mufflers that fit without adapters and got some modest power increase and a little better muffling. I recall that a Macs one piece for an OS 40 FP/LA improved both power and muffling some, though not nearly as much as Qwksport got.
Did you get the one with the new, larger muffler? Might be an improvement. Also, did you get the TN carb? Mine have all had air bleed carbs that I thought gave a very non-linear response. I expect the TN carb would be quite a bit better.
Your 30SS should be excellent, lightweight power for your Tweety Bird, let us know how it goes.
Yes, I'm happy with the Irvines, but I like my Enyas too, just wish mine had better mufflers.
Jim
I really like that engine for its lightweight power, but the stock muffler was both very restrictive and very loud. Fortunately, the 30SS uses a standard muffler bolt spacing. I tried some other mufflers that fit without adapters and got some modest power increase and a little better muffling. I recall that a Macs one piece for an OS 40 FP/LA improved both power and muffling some, though not nearly as much as Qwksport got.
Did you get the one with the new, larger muffler? Might be an improvement. Also, did you get the TN carb? Mine have all had air bleed carbs that I thought gave a very non-linear response. I expect the TN carb would be quite a bit better.
Your 30SS should be excellent, lightweight power for your Tweety Bird, let us know how it goes.
Yes, I'm happy with the Irvines, but I like my Enyas too, just wish mine had better mufflers.
Jim
04-01-2016, 05:32 PM
#2553
And it's sad - my SS30 is in its box for awhile. Nothing to do with it right now....
I have a.25 size header and muffled tuned pipe... Maybe a date with the test bench is in the cards?
I have a.25 size header and muffled tuned pipe... Maybe a date with the test bench is in the cards?
04-01-2016, 09:38 PM
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Qwksport above is indeed the one I was thinking of. He used a 46 size muffler and an adapter to get a whopping rpm increase on his 30SS.
I really like that engine for its lightweight power, but the stock muffler was both very restrictive and very loud. Fortunately, the 30SS uses a standard muffler bolt spacing. I tried some other mufflers that fit without adapters and got some modest power increase and a little better muffling. I recall that a Macs one piece for an OS 40 FP/LA improved both power and muffling some, though not nearly as much as Qwksport got.
Did you get the one with the new, larger muffler? Might be an improvement. Also, did you get the TN carb? Mine have all had air bleed carbs that I thought gave a very non-linear response. I expect the TN carb would be quite a bit better.
Your 30SS should be excellent, lightweight power for your Tweety Bird, let us know how it goes.
Yes, I'm happy with the Irvines, but I like my Enyas too, just wish mine had better mufflers.
Jim
I really like that engine for its lightweight power, but the stock muffler was both very restrictive and very loud. Fortunately, the 30SS uses a standard muffler bolt spacing. I tried some other mufflers that fit without adapters and got some modest power increase and a little better muffling. I recall that a Macs one piece for an OS 40 FP/LA improved both power and muffling some, though not nearly as much as Qwksport got.
Did you get the one with the new, larger muffler? Might be an improvement. Also, did you get the TN carb? Mine have all had air bleed carbs that I thought gave a very non-linear response. I expect the TN carb would be quite a bit better.
Your 30SS should be excellent, lightweight power for your Tweety Bird, let us know how it goes.
Yes, I'm happy with the Irvines, but I like my Enyas too, just wish mine had better mufflers.
Jim
04-13-2016, 01:28 PM
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I got a chance to run the the Enya .80 today using it's stock straight pipe and a TurboHeader with the TH 90 degree adapter.
Enya .80
Fuel===Wildcat 10% with 18% full synthetic
Prop==Master Airscrew K 13x6
Plug==Enya A3
Stock pipe rpm====9,700
TurboHeader rpm==9.880
Idle 2,600 with stock pipe, no tank pressure, Idle below 3,000 is difficult to attain with no tank pressure.
Idle 2,300 with TH and pressure line attached
PS, TNC tach battery died, will do more later.
Clarence Lee was right, the thing is super loud with the stock pipe, it is more mellow with the TH.
Enya .80
Fuel===Wildcat 10% with 18% full synthetic
Prop==Master Airscrew K 13x6
Plug==Enya A3
Stock pipe rpm====9,700
TurboHeader rpm==9.880
Idle 2,600 with stock pipe, no tank pressure, Idle below 3,000 is difficult to attain with no tank pressure.
Idle 2,300 with TH and pressure line attached
PS, TNC tach battery died, will do more later.
Clarence Lee was right, the thing is super loud with the stock pipe, it is more mellow with the TH.
05-22-2016, 12:45 PM
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My first Enya, a 15 III TV was bought in , I think, 1967. I now have several more 2 strokes of different sizes and only recently ordered a used 53-4C, first 4 stroke model engine that has not yet arrived.
Is the original prop nut locking arrangement ( the two conical washers) adequate or is backfiring and throwing the prop an issue with an Enya .53?
Dan
Is the original prop nut locking arrangement ( the two conical washers) adequate or is backfiring and throwing the prop an issue with an Enya .53?
Dan
05-22-2016, 03:10 PM
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My first Enya, a 15 III TV was bought in , I think, 1967. I now have several more 2 strokes of different sizes and only recently ordered a used 53-4C, first 4 stroke model engine that has not yet arrived.
Is the original prop nut locking arrangement ( the two conical washers) adequate or is backfiring and throwing the prop an issue with an Enya .53?
Dan
Is the original prop nut locking arrangement ( the two conical washers) adequate or is backfiring and throwing the prop an issue with an Enya .53?
Dan
05-23-2016, 04:31 AM
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[QUOTE... modified one of my 2 46-4C to inverted running by changing the cam timing.
Runs great.[/QUOTE]
Do you mean clockwise running instead of counter-clockwise running? I see you are from Germany. probably just a matter of local convention? Sincerely, Richard
Runs great.[/QUOTE]
Do you mean clockwise running instead of counter-clockwise running? I see you are from Germany. probably just a matter of local convention? Sincerely, Richard
05-23-2016, 05:08 AM
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05-23-2016, 09:47 AM
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Stoneweapon, do you use the conical , locking washers instead of a jam nut ? Or are you saying that throwing a prop in backfire is not an issue with your 46-4C ?
I have seen the large but thin Higley jam nuts that are made from brass but have wondered if the threads in the brass have a tendency to upset or deform.
I have seen the large but thin Higley jam nuts that are made from brass but have wondered if the threads in the brass have a tendency to upset or deform.
05-23-2016, 10:00 AM
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Stoneweapon, do you use the conical , locking washers instead of a jam nut ? Or are you saying that throwing a prop in backfire is not an issue with your 46-4C ?
I have seen the large but thin Higley jam nuts that are made from brass but have wondered if the threads in the brass have a tendency to upset or deform.
I have seen the large but thin Higley jam nuts that are made from brass but have wondered if the threads in the brass have a tendency to upset or deform.
Never experienced any backfire with my 46 4C engines but I heared from other engines (91 4c, 80 4c) that they do backfire. It may depend on the nitro content and oil content used. Enya 4-strokes do not need much nitro.
My fuel contains a maximum of 10% nitro.
05-23-2016, 10:11 AM
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Sport-Pilot, I was referring to the thin lock or jam nut by Higley , not the heavy hub. That thin Prop Lock looks like it has few threads and I wondered if the brass material allowed the thread to be mal-formed when jammed with another steel nut.
When my ordered 53-4C arrives I'll be bench running it first with caution and probably will use whatever prop nut arrangement it comes with. Thanks for the note about what fuel you use, Stoneweapon. 10% is what I keep on hand , anyway.
When my ordered 53-4C arrives I'll be bench running it first with caution and probably will use whatever prop nut arrangement it comes with. Thanks for the note about what fuel you use, Stoneweapon. 10% is what I keep on hand , anyway.
05-23-2016, 12:53 PM
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Higley makes the thin jam nuts in aluminum too. That's what I use.
The he only time I've had a prop come off an Enya 4C was using 20% nitro and leaning it down too far. I've not had a prop come loose using 5-10% nitro fuel on any of my 4-stroke cycle engines.
Just make sure to get behind the engine ASAP when the engine starts and use a tach when leaning it down. As soon as the rpm drops, richen it back up quickly and you should be fine.
The he only time I've had a prop come off an Enya 4C was using 20% nitro and leaning it down too far. I've not had a prop come loose using 5-10% nitro fuel on any of my 4-stroke cycle engines.
Just make sure to get behind the engine ASAP when the engine starts and use a tach when leaning it down. As soon as the rpm drops, richen it back up quickly and you should be fine.
05-25-2016, 12:17 PM
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As a member of various clubs, such as O.S., WEBRA, Saito, Seidel, custom made engines and the Midnight Sun Float Plane Fly-in Association, it was wondering what happened to my ENYA Club membership.
The mail guy rang the door bell today and handed over the membership. Sooo sweet :-)
The mail guy rang the door bell today and handed over the membership. Sooo sweet :-)
05-25-2016, 08:37 PM
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ok, one more :-)
the engines are very nice and I admire the craftsmanship. Can't wait to run them.
I have an OS Max 15FP made in 1993 that I have kept. The little guy is happy to have some 2 stroke company now.
The 09 will be used in a glider and in my high wing design Isabella. I also want to put in in a ULF-2 that I have nearly finished. ULF has got 66" wingspan and will only weight around 25oz. I am very excited to test the 09 first in these planes.
The 15CX will go in my latest Messerschmitt designs.
And the 30 will get some work potentially in a Super Falco and in a club pylon racer that I am designing right now.
I also see some work for the engine in a high wing trainer.
I am very excited to finally convert my designs from electric to methanol. I actually only design electric planes to meet market requirements. To find enjoyment, I need the smell of castor oil around a plane. :-)
the engines are very nice and I admire the craftsmanship. Can't wait to run them.
I have an OS Max 15FP made in 1993 that I have kept. The little guy is happy to have some 2 stroke company now.
The 09 will be used in a glider and in my high wing design Isabella. I also want to put in in a ULF-2 that I have nearly finished. ULF has got 66" wingspan and will only weight around 25oz. I am very excited to test the 09 first in these planes.
The 15CX will go in my latest Messerschmitt designs.
And the 30 will get some work potentially in a Super Falco and in a club pylon racer that I am designing right now.
I also see some work for the engine in a high wing trainer.
I am very excited to finally convert my designs from electric to methanol. I actually only design electric planes to meet market requirements. To find enjoyment, I need the smell of castor oil around a plane. :-)
05-26-2016, 08:21 AM
#2575
Enya makes a great engine but I don't think you got enough displayment to get the bear airborne. ;-)
No
Nothing wrong with old FPs I have enough of them and a couple of FSR engines to boot. I know a lot of people are saying 2 cycle glow is dead but it just makes the prices for second hand engines a little more reason for us fliers who no better! Power plant choices all go thru peaks and valleys, 2 cycle glow will come again and again I'm sure of it.
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Nothing wrong with old FPs I have enough of them and a couple of FSR engines to boot. I know a lot of people are saying 2 cycle glow is dead but it just makes the prices for second hand engines a little more reason for us fliers who no better! Power plant choices all go thru peaks and valleys, 2 cycle glow will come again and again I'm sure of it.
