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Forum: Glow Engines
11-14-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

Sharon of Fox Mfg...

I just heard from Trisha Fox that Sharon who ran the front office has been in an auto accident. She is badly hurt but will live. It occurred in Little Rock. She will be out for a good bit. If you...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-11-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

Will do. Bruce

Will do.

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

Huskaria, I have not checked the head shims on my...

Huskaria, I have not checked the head shims on my engine and I have only used Fox plugs on this engine since they along with OS plugs always have worked fine for me. I think I am going to let Fox...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

Please reread what I wrote. I started with Omega...

Please reread what I wrote. I started with Omega 10% nitro because that is what the tech at Fox said that they test the current 74s with. The current version has a new head button and carb compared...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-29-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

I am having the same problems with a 74 I bought...

I am having the same problems with a 74 I bought two years ago mounted in an Escapade 60. I first ran it on the bench for two tanks and the flew it for six flights very rich. I noticed the engine did...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-23-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Who of the Fox fanciers plan to attend Toledo and stop by the Fox booth?

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
12-22-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Fox still offers them. They come in 1/2 and 3/4 inch extensions. I have one I bought 35 years ago but have never used. You can see them here (bottom of page) on the Fox site:

...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-13-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Fox glow plugs:

I have not had much luck in finding out the heat range on various Fox glow plugs. I know the #8 is medium heat and the Miracle plug is hot. What about the following plugs:

...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-14-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Guys, thanks for your comments. The one thing I know (:)) is that the needle valve is not set to lean. Right now it is set 3/4 of a turn rich below peak rpm. At this setting the engine pitch is...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-13-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

I have a problem with my Fox .74 Eagle IV. First general information:

1. The engine is mounted in a GP Escapade 61. It is mounted upright with the entire engine cylinder sticking out of the...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-13-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Earl, that is an excellent write up on the history of the Hawk and Eagle Fox engines.While I remembered much of it, you did a nice job of filling in the holes. Thanks.

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
04-12-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

My favorite RC engine is the Fox .74 Eagle IV with the new carb. Of course, I do love my Fox .60 Eagle I which I have been running since 1973. My favorite CL engine is the Fox .15. The two I have...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

hsukaria, thanks for the information. I will check it out.

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
10-26-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

hsukaria, where can you get the MVVS muffler? I would like to try it on my Eagle 74.

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
10-25-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

I have one on a Fox 74 Eagle IV. I find it easy to set and is a good carb.

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
08-23-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

I have the new .74 in a GP Escapade 61 and the combination is great. I also have a Magnum .91 XL four stroke in the Revolver 70. The Fox .74 should give good performance in the Revolver based on the...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-03-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

hsukaria, I am flying a brand new Fox .74 in a Escapade 61 which maidened last week. I ran a couple of tanks through it on the ground and then started flying it. I am running the engine rich but...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-29-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Thanks earlwb. I am using Omega 10% and the standard Fox tilt up muffler. Considering how the plane is flying now, 12,500 rpm will make it fly great!

Bruce
Forum: Glow Engines
05-28-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

I have a new Fox .74 Eagle IV in a GP Escapade 61. I first ran it on the test stand for a couple of tanks. It is now in the plane and I maidened it last week continuing to break in the engine. I have...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-22-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

The one problem with the new Fox carbs is that there appears to be no way to attach an extension to the HS needle valve. I do not like the idea of trying to adjust it with the engine running by...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

The FSR series of OS engines back in the early '80s had the same arrangement as Fox does now and the mufflers and cylinders were easily damaged in a crash. As a result OS moved the the threads to the...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-31-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

Konrad first you tell me there is no initial setting and then you give it to me:D:



I know how to tune an engine, I have been doing it for 54 years:D. It is just easier if you have a...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-31-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

My first Fox RC engine was Fox Eagle I, purchased in 1973. I flew it for a few of years and was very happy with it. Circa 1976 I crashed the plane it was in damaging the engine which I then sent off...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-07-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

hsukaria, I read the same notice when I got my Fox .74 Eagle a few weeks ago. Since I normally use 10% nitro in all of my engines I gave Fox a call and taked to one of the Techs. He said they do all...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-21-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,297
Posted By landeck

RE: Club FOX!

I have used many tacs over the years. The best analog tac is the Ace TachMaster II. I still use it from time to time. But the best overall tac is the Fromeco/TNC digital tac. It is the easiest to...
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