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Forum: Glow Engines
02-23-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

So with this "new to me" supposedly low hour Fox...

So with this "new to me" supposedly low hour Fox 40 large case 2N MK-X carbed engine I must say that I'm not impressed with the carby. I came up in the precision machining industry and little about...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-23-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Thanks Earl, helpful as always.

Thanks Earl, helpful as always.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-22-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Is it just a light press fit with a woodruf key?...

Is it just a light press fit with a woodruf key? Can I just use a small two or three jaw puller to remove it or do I need a special tool?
Forum: Glow Engines
02-22-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Ok Fellas, can someome tell me how the...

Ok Fellas, can someome tell me how the prop/spinner back plate comes off the Fox 40 crank? It kind of looks like a small wire or clip is smashed up in there between the plate and crank in the keyway?
Forum: Glow Engines
02-22-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Yes, all true. Well, except calling a vacuum...

Yes, all true. Well, except calling a vacuum "negative pressure". No such thing (technically). Vacuum is simply a term to describe any pressure lower than atmospheric. Pressures can be regarded as...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-22-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

On this pressure thing, Earl is correct in saying...

On this pressure thing, Earl is correct in saying that the fuel is at atmospheric pressure or higher (muffler pressure) from the fuel tank to the needle. Fluids are non compressible so whatever air...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Hadn't heard that a little air leaking in is an...

Hadn't heard that a little air leaking in is an issue that couldn't be compensated for with needle adjustments but thanks for that. Have heard that using fuel tubing over the HSN can help reduce...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Thanks for all the help with tuning tips for my...

Thanks for all the help with tuning tips for my Fox .40 folks. Very helpful bunch here. I'll give the techniques a try tomorrow and report back.

Found this page on two needle MK-X carbs too, lots...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-19-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Ok fellas, cleaned up my new-used fox 40 and ran...

Ok fellas, cleaned up my new-used fox 40 and ran about 1-1/2 tanks through it on the bench. It didn't run any richer as time went on so I'm assuming that it's broken in. Thing is I can't get it to...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

I currently have a 10-5 and a 10-6 prop for my...

I currently have a 10-5 and a 10-6 prop for my big case .40. I was under the impression that the engine should barely unload on the bench for peak performance in the air. Maybe not?
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2016, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

How much difference in power are we talking about...

How much difference in power are we talking about ie 40 vs. 45? 46? Will it take my LT-40 vert?
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Ok, thanks fellas. Due to the unknown run hours...

Ok, thanks fellas. Due to the unknown run hours on this .40 and the 8 yrs of storage I'll run a few tanks through it before making any mods.
I bought a Sig LT-40 ARF RTF and all the seller told me...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2016, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Thanks Earl, hopefully the idle screw mods to...

Thanks Earl, hopefully the idle screw mods to richen/lean the midrange for the 45/50's applies to the 40/45's as well? Have you tried the idle screw mod to dial in midrange?
Forum: Glow Engines
02-15-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Your .45 looks identical to my .40 Earl. Is there...

Your .45 looks identical to my .40 Earl. Is there a manual available or tuning instructions for this series of Fox engines? I have my .40 all cleaned up after 8yrs dormancy and need some tuning tips.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-13-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,218
Posted By Glowgeek

Just wanted to say this is a great thread for Fox...

Just wanted to say this is a great thread for Fox Engines. Too bad they're no longer made and new parts are no longer available. I'll admit, I've only read the last 50 or so pages but I've learned...
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