A friend of mine has this old C/L engine. Could anyone tell us some info on it (brand, size, maybe some history, any value)? It has an 11x7 prop (broken, of course) and a Champion VG2 plug. Thanks for any info!!

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Here's a picture of a plane he had, I thought maybe someone would enjoy it as much as I do!

Can anyone guess (know) the name of it? (I KNOW!!, I KNOW!!)

I don't recognize the other engine. However, the plane is the famous AJ "FIREBALL" !! The FIRST controline aircraft EVER ! Designed by Jim Walker in the 1940's ! He designed the bellcrank control system also. By the way, it looks like a VIVELL .35 on ignition setting up front ! Ah yes,I remember those good old days !

Ugo

The engine looks like an early model Fox .35. It had a sand cast crankcase and four bolt head. It could be considered a collector item depending on condition. Should be able to clean it up with Aircraft Cleaner or slow cooking in antifreeze.

Yes, the plane is an AJ Fireball controliner. Had one of these myself in the late fifties. Flew great. It was rugged. I remember tying it to the back of my bicycle and riding 25 blocks to the flying field in Philadelphia. No problem at all. Those were the days when nothing was too inconvenient if you really wanted to do something.

You're right about that Eyefly. It wasn't an inconvience for me as a young kid to haul my 72" Vagabond freeflight model on the very crowded Subway System in NYC, to the nearest park( Van cortland) to fly it ! It was a pleasure !

Ugo

Yep!! Your right, neat plane!!

Thanks for the replies, we guessed it at a .35, but I have no idea what brand. I will go with Fox until I know for sure. The person that owns this engine got a hold of me for an older prop for it, and I had one as I collect them. He noticed that there is flashing on the engine and assumed that it was a cheaper one, don't know if that's correct or not.

Thanks!!

The engine is an early model "FOX" .29 or .35 . If you want it to run right, you will need a 10-6 on the .35 and a 9-6 on the .29. They only like to turn 10,000 no matter what prop you use. They are a bushing engine with a cast iron piston and steel sleeve. You will need to run a high oil content fuel that has less than 10% nitro. Buy regular 10% (preferably something like Morgan's Omega and add about 4 oz. caster oil to a gallon. It is best to use the original fox needle valve which is still available. It had two holes in the spray bar. They face front to rear instead off down. Use a non idle bar plug such as the OS #3 or #8 or the Fox std plug.

enjoy

Jim

That looks like a old Fox from the 50s. Mybe a 29 0r a 35 size