Lightest .46 engine?
03-27-2008, 06:12 PM
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Lightest .46 engine?
Am considering building a Morris Hobbies Arrow II Seaplane. Will need a very light .46 or so engine with good power.
Any suggestions?
About 12 years ago, I found a .40 size Austrian engine that weighed same as a .25; can't recall the manuf. Black in color.
Shack
Any suggestions?
About 12 years ago, I found a .40 size Austrian engine that weighed same as a .25; can't recall the manuf. Black in color.
Shack
03-27-2008, 06:24 PM
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RE: Lightest .46 engine?
Webra is likely the brand that you're thinking of. HP and HB engines were German/Austrian made before MECOA bought the rights to the names here in North America, I think.
Webra engines are sold by Paul's Model Supply at http://www.paulsmodelsupply.com While there isn't currently a U.S. distributor for Webra, Paul is in North Dakota and works with the Canadian Distributor so engines and parts are readily available.
A look through the engine showroom at http://www.mecoa.com should give you plenty of information on currently available HP and HB engine models as well as MECOA and K&B offerings in the .40 to .46 size 2-stroke range.
One last suggestion to consider might be the new Thunder Tiger F-75s 4-stroke engine. At just over 16 ounces, it's actually an ounce or two lighter than most ball-bearing .46 2-strokes. At $169.99, it's not much more expensive than a premium .46 2-stroke, either.
Good luck and good shopping!
Webra engines are sold by Paul's Model Supply at http://www.paulsmodelsupply.com While there isn't currently a U.S. distributor for Webra, Paul is in North Dakota and works with the Canadian Distributor so engines and parts are readily available.
A look through the engine showroom at http://www.mecoa.com should give you plenty of information on currently available HP and HB engine models as well as MECOA and K&B offerings in the .40 to .46 size 2-stroke range.
One last suggestion to consider might be the new Thunder Tiger F-75s 4-stroke engine. At just over 16 ounces, it's actually an ounce or two lighter than most ball-bearing .46 2-strokes. At $169.99, it's not much more expensive than a premium .46 2-stroke, either.
Good luck and good shopping!
03-27-2008, 06:31 PM
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RE: Lightest .46 engine?
If it was black, it was probably an HP Gold Cup .40:
The site bigedmustafa listed has some photos. It lists the .40 as weighing 9.4ozs w/o muffler. That is pretty light.
http://www.mecoa.com/hp/rcgc.htm
David
The site bigedmustafa listed has some photos. It lists the .40 as weighing 9.4ozs w/o muffler. That is pretty light.
http://www.mecoa.com/hp/rcgc.htm
David
03-27-2008, 06:53 PM
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RE: Lightest .46 engine?
The Fox .46 would the lightest .46 and most likely have the most power. The Fox .50 is the lightest .50 but the .46 having a slightly thicker brass/chrome cylinder is just slightly heavier than the .50. The Webra .50 may be another very good choice weighing just 1/2 oz more than the Fox .50
03-27-2008, 10:45 PM
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RE: Lightest .46 engine?
Yeah, it was the HP. Very nice light engine; not enough power for my project.
Will check out the Webra Speed .50 & the Enya .50 SS.
Shack
Will check out the Webra Speed .50 & the Enya .50 SS.
Shack
03-28-2008, 12:47 AM
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RE: Lightest .46 engine?
Shack,
The [link=http://www.jettengineering.com/engines/bse30.html]Jett .40L[/link] is just 14.0 ounces including its tuned muffler.
It will out-rev nearly all other .46 engines out there, but will also cost you a big bundle...
The [link=http://www.jettengineering.com/engines/bse30.html]Jett .40L[/link] is just 14.0 ounces including its tuned muffler.
It will out-rev nearly all other .46 engines out there, but will also cost you a big bundle...
