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Forum: Glow Engines
11-18-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I've only been following this tight engine thing...

I've only been following this tight engine thing with one eye but I had a real tight motor not too long ago. It turns out that the crank was rubbing up against the backplate because the gasket was...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

Make a list of what you need and carry it to your...

Make a list of what you need and carry it to your next swap meet. I picked up a Fox .46 w/ the air bleed carb for cheap and passed on a .40 at $30 (I think it was that much). I have seen many Fox...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-06-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

The Fox .45 has a larger frame size than the .40....

The Fox .45 has a larger frame size than the .40. Put them next to each other and it's obvious.

carl
Forum: Glow Engines
01-10-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I picked up two Comos at a swap meet last year. A...

I picked up two Comos at a swap meet last year. A .40 and a .75. I've got them both ripped apart and squeaky clean. Waiting on new bearings so I can put them back together. They appear to be very...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-14-2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

Thanks for the information. I've seen quite a few...

Thanks for the information. I've seen quite a few big Fox engines at swap meets but they never seem to have the muffler. Now I'll have to go back to prowling around the swap meets to find one.

carl
Forum: Glow Engines
11-13-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I got to run my Fox 45 Sunday and put a new...

I got to run my Fox 45 Sunday and put a new Merlin plug in it. No more starting problems.

Now for another question: I found a pretty big Fox muffler. I think it's for a .60. Did Fox make one big...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

Oil is right in that percentage. I add 3 oz of...

Oil is right in that percentage. I add 3 oz of castor to every gallon and the fuel already has 18% oil. Other engines using this fuel run fine. This engine runs great once it gets going. It's just...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

Well here's a first for me. Among others, I...

Well here's a first for me.

Among others, I have one of the last generation Fox 45s. The one with the big fat high speed needle. Great motor. Lately, it's been a little balky about starting, esp...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-02-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I've been adding 3 - 3 1/2 oz of castor oil to a...

I've been adding 3 - 3 1/2 oz of castor oil to a gallon of fuel which contains about 18% oil for many many years already.


carl
Forum: Glow Engines
05-01-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I think I'm going to consider this engine worn...

I think I'm going to consider this engine worn out and leave it at that. It has hundreds of flights on it so I'll just keep it for parts.

Maybe Fox will start making engines again and I can trade...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-30-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I've already ran high temp RTV everywhere there...

I've already ran high temp RTV everywhere there is a seam. All around the carb base, the backplate, muffler, everywhere. All screws are tight.

I haven't scraped the carbon off the piston though....
Forum: Glow Engines
04-29-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

From the questions above about my engine problems...

From the questions above about my engine problems and (looking for a solution) I got curious about whether or not my Fox .50 would idle for a long time so I took it out to the flying field today....
Forum: Glow Engines
04-28-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

This motor has been around for quite a while. I...

This motor has been around for quite a while. I ran it for years then stored it for several more. I put it back into service a few years ago on the current plane and have been running it regularly...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-28-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

The compression seems to be no less than either...

The compression seems to be no less than either my other Fox 50 or my new 45. The carb base has been sealed with high temp silicone sealant. The tank has been out recently and all the lines checked.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-28-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

The flameout occurs at fast throttle ups. It used...

The flameout occurs at fast throttle ups. It used to do it only when I shot a touch and go. It's getting worse now and does it on the ground as well. Carb is the twin needle with the flange and two...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-27-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

getting back to the issues I had with my Fox .50...

getting back to the issues I had with my Fox .50 over the last few pages.

I tried the ink pen spring fix recommended from the flightline solutions article and it didn't change anything. I still...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-29-2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

According to the article on the website I posted,...

According to the article on the website I posted, that spring is not there straight from the factory. It's a mod you have to do on your own with a spring from an ink pen. I've got a spring to use....
Forum: Glow Engines
03-28-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I got to wondering about the spring so I did some...

I got to wondering about the spring so I did some searching around and found out the only spring my carb has is the one on the idle stop screw. However: I also found this jewel right here in this...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-28-2016, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I don't remember seeing that spring. I'll look...

I don't remember seeing that spring. I'll look into it tonight and see what I can find. Luckily, I've got another twin needle 50 I can tear apart and check as well. Fuel tubing over the needles? ha...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

That's what I thought. I also don't think there's...

That's what I thought. I also don't think there's much I can do about it except cuss it. All that vibrating when the engine is running and the plane is in the air must make it worse. I guess I need a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

The fuel leak i'm seeing from the carb appears to...

The fuel leak i'm seeing from the carb appears to be coming from around the O.D. of the barrel itself, not the needle.


carl
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

High speed needle is not too lean. I always have...

High speed needle is not too lean. I always have a smoke trail. No amount of tuning has fixed this problem. Needles aren't dirty. I recently cleaned the entire carb. I've been tuning Fox engines for...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2016, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

Fox 50 twin needle carb won't transition anymore ...

Fox 50 twin needle carb won't transition anymore

This engine is getting old but still makes plenty of power. Runs great on the top end and will idle well. However; It won't transition when it's...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2016, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

I run only Fox glow plugs. You can check yours by...

I run only Fox glow plugs. You can check yours by taking it out of the engine and hooking it up to an ignitor. Cup your hand around it to help keep the light out and see if it glows a nice bright...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 566,244
Posted By carlgrover

Yes. I got a .45 with that new carb on it. Very...

Yes. I got a .45 with that new carb on it. Very nice and it runs fantastic. The finish on the engine is also much better than on past versions.

I was hoping to find a NIB or slightly used one...
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