Older engines..Which is the strongest/weakest?
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Older engines..Which is the strongest/weakest?
Guys: Which of these engines are the strongest and weakest. Put them in order for me if you will. Thanks
K & B 61....C. Lee customized
Webra 10cc Blackhead
Webra 50 GT Speed
Enya 60 III
K & B 61....C. Lee customized
Webra 10cc Blackhead
Webra 50 GT Speed
Enya 60 III
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RE: Which is the strongest/weakest?
This would be my semi-educated guess...............
1) K & B 61....C.F. Lee customized
2) Webra 50 GT Speed
3) Tie? I don't know, but I think it would be close. The blackhead webra is loop charged I think, and I'm sure the Enya is.
Webra 10cc Blackhead
Enya 60 III
1) K & B 61....C.F. Lee customized
2) Webra 50 GT Speed
3) Tie? I don't know, but I think it would be close. The blackhead webra is loop charged I think, and I'm sure the Enya is.
Webra 10cc Blackhead
Enya 60 III
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RE: Which is the strongest/weakest?
Thanks rcdude, for your reply. The reason I am asking is that I am trying to match engines/mufflers with kits/scratch build projects. I lot of my stuff is from the 80's. I have many options with regard to mufflers, in-cowl, pitts and standard. Will the Enya and Webra be adequate for a Jemco Hellcat or a Ugly/Sweet stick 60. I know the first two will fly a Kaos 60 but what can I do with the others. I bought the Webra from a guy with a kit (Sig Comet) for 40.00 back then but I am not sure If it will fly a pattern plane. I have Kaos, Sun-fli, Quick-fli, Bridi Aircruiser and a few Jemco kits as well as the 60 size stick kits/plans. I know it depends on the performance goal but i need some place to start. What were these engines intended to be used with back then. Any help would be appreciated.
05-03-2008, 05:43 AM
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RE: Which is the strongest/weakest?
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Thanks rcdude, for your reply. The reason I am asking is that I am trying to match engines/mufflers with kits/scratch build projects. I lot of my stuff is from the 80's. I have many options with regard to mufflers, in-cowl, pitts and standard. Will the Enya and Webra be adequate for a Jemco Hellcat or a Ugly/Sweet stick 60. I know the first two will fly a Kaos 60 but what can I do with the others. I bought the Webra from a guy with a kit (Sig Comet) for 40.00 back then but I am not sure If it will fly a pattern plane. I have Kaos, Sun-fli, Quick-fli, Bridi Aircruiser and a few Jemco kits as well as the 60 size stick kits/plans. I know it depends on the performance goal but i need some place to start. What were these engines intended to be used with back then. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks rcdude, for your reply. The reason I am asking is that I am trying to match engines/mufflers with kits/scratch build projects. I lot of my stuff is from the 80's. I have many options with regard to mufflers, in-cowl, pitts and standard. Will the Enya and Webra be adequate for a Jemco Hellcat or a Ugly/Sweet stick 60. I know the first two will fly a Kaos 60 but what can I do with the others. I bought the Webra from a guy with a kit (Sig Comet) for 40.00 back then but I am not sure If it will fly a pattern plane. I have Kaos, Sun-fli, Quick-fli, Bridi Aircruiser and a few Jemco kits as well as the 60 size stick kits/plans. I know it depends on the performance goal but i need some place to start. What were these engines intended to be used with back then. Any help would be appreciated.
You'll have to experiment with the mufflers as the in-cowl/Pitts style mufflers don't seem to work as well. (at least that's what I have found)
Some of the older Webra engines used a needle bearing in the top of the "forged" connecting rod. Use good quality fuel/oil and you're set for life.
I like the old stuff.
05-03-2008, 08:22 AM
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RE: Older engines..Which is the strongest/weakest?
They will all be of different power levels which is dependent upon the need. If you need a big lumber spinner for a scale cub, use the K&B or the Enya, they both have good torque and will spin a 12x6 to 13x5 quite well. If you are building a pattern style plane that you will want a bit more speed with use the Webra 60.
The Webra 50 is "40" size and weight and will give ballistic performance to any 40 size plane.
The Webra 50 is "40" size and weight and will give ballistic performance to any 40 size plane.
