Old .020 Cox motor won't turn
01-17-2012, 06:52 AM
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Old .020 Cox motor won't turn
Hey Gang,
I resurected an old Cox Pits control line biplane I had when I was a child. I noticed that the motor no longer turns, I assume it is all gummed up with castor oil (I hope). What is the process for cleaning these things up? I've heard something about boiling them?
much thanks in advance.
Rick
I resurected an old Cox Pits control line biplane I had when I was a child. I noticed that the motor no longer turns, I assume it is all gummed up with castor oil (I hope). What is the process for cleaning these things up? I've heard something about boiling them?
much thanks in advance.
Rick
01-17-2012, 07:19 AM
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RE: Old .020 Cox motor won't turn
usually a few drops of 3-1 oil or ATF at the exhaust ports and a light warming with a hair dryer while easily trying to turn the prop will free it up before it gets too hot to hold. Todd
01-17-2012, 11:04 AM
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RE: Old .020 Cox motor won't turn
If it's not siezed due to rust and is indeed gummed up with castor... fill a pie plate with model fuel and drop the engine in for a few hours...preferably room temp. Remove the glow plug and backplate/tank first, if possible.
Then work it loose with further soaking if required
Don
Then work it loose with further soaking if required
Don
01-17-2012, 03:14 PM
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usually a few drops of 3-1 oil or ATF at the exhaust ports and a light warming with a hair dryer while easily trying to turn the prop will free it up before it gets too hot to hold. Todd
usually a few drops of 3-1 oil or ATF at the exhaust ports and a light warming with a hair dryer while easily trying to turn the prop will free it up before it gets too hot to hold. Todd
Like I need another project... I would like to clean up the plastic a little better, any thoughts? It's a little fuel soaked.
I found a new gear set on Ebay with wheels. I figure what the heck, why not get it in flight ready status? quickie little project....
Rick
01-18-2012, 11:12 AM
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RE: Old .020 Cox motor won't turn
Rick, Remember the Pee Wee .020 has a reed valve in it. It too could be stuck shut. If you
arn't comfortable disassembling the engine, continue to give it a good soaking in fuel.
A lot of times you can hear the reed valve "pop" on it's seat when you flip the engine
backwards, and forwards. This is a good sign that the reed is free. Good luck, Greg
arn't comfortable disassembling the engine, continue to give it a good soaking in fuel.
A lot of times you can hear the reed valve "pop" on it's seat when you flip the engine
backwards, and forwards. This is a good sign that the reed is free. Good luck, Greg
01-18-2012, 01:38 PM
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RE: Old .020 Cox motor won't turn
Thanks Greg,
It was sucking oil in through the intake screen at the appropriate times. I think the reed is fine, but the gaskets are shot, I need to find a rebuild kit on line somewhere. The small black O-ring and tank to crankcase gasket are shot. Any idea where I can find parts? Was going to check on Ebay.
Rick
It was sucking oil in through the intake screen at the appropriate times. I think the reed is fine, but the gaskets are shot, I need to find a rebuild kit on line somewhere. The small black O-ring and tank to crankcase gasket are shot. Any idea where I can find parts? Was going to check on Ebay.
Rick
01-18-2012, 01:47 PM
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