My Dad ran a Torpedo 35 on his Ringmaster Profile Stunt. He had the starting sequence down to a science and could start it first or second flip every time. It involved setting the needle valve just right, priming, then choking the engine while turning the prop slowly with the glow plug hot until he could feel it "kick." Then it was time to go. Great engine.
@michaelrosebud Жыл бұрын
In the early 60s I ran a K&B Torpedo 35 on a Ringmaster, and a MaCoy 29 redhead on a Flite Streak, and plus many other U-Control planes....tons of fun :-)
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
Have the same model airplanes and engines from a State Sale in bad shape, I will restore over the winter
@ODSoldier Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, watch out you're telling your age. I have a K&B35 I used on several airplanes too. Had a Thunderbird by Veco back in 1958 while stationed in France. Remember the Dooling 29?, the O&R 29, and the OK Twin?
@davecooper59519 ай бұрын
Engine sounds nice. Run-Cool-Run cycles advised for an 'oldie' though. Cycle time of around 2 mins to start with and then gradually extend to cover a full stunt tank full...Cooling until barely warm is kinder to the components. Check crankshaft end-float to ensure front bearing is getting enough oil...
@jondhuse1549 Жыл бұрын
I've still got a Fox 36 combat engine around here someplace... good memories!
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
Take that engine out clean it up put them in a bench and run it.......
@glorialotz3333Ай бұрын
One of the combat models judging by the backplate.
@klesmer Жыл бұрын
Talk about a blast from the past. A green head Torpedo 35 was my very first engine. I had built a Half-Assed 35 combat airplane and put a wire landing gear because nobody would hand launch it for me. It actually flew pretty well . I was 12 then and I just turned 75 and I am heavily involved in building and flying RC now, glow and electric. My go to engines now are Saito and OS four strokes.
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
Those are my favorite engines too and I also fly RC , Control Line, Gas 35% Aerobatics, Gliders, Electric all sizes LOL Can you wait to retire
@layback209fixorsmash3 Жыл бұрын
Runs good, that will be right at home on a Flightstreak. I love the vintage CL 35s. Have a few McCoy's myself, on the hunt for an Enya.
@fellpowerАй бұрын
I can preheat the head a bit. works like a charm ^^
@duncanstone8758 Жыл бұрын
"No one will be seated during the thrilling prop flipping scenes." Just kidding - been there and done that many times over the years. The yellow Tornado nylon prop really adds to the nostalgia. Used to run Fox Superfuel in the older engines.
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
Hahaha you're right about that.... But I wanted to prove in this video that old vintage engine can come back to life again like the old days, old school.... Thanks for your comment love it.
@klesmer Жыл бұрын
I wish Fox super fuel was still available, it would be perfect for modern four strokes with its high caster oil content. In Florida, even a caster/synthetic blend we get corrosion if we don't use after run oil.
@michaelrtreat Жыл бұрын
I remember well what a pain in the a-- it was to get those glow plug engines started...and what a joy it was when they finally caught.
@Imagezone61 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah.. 15 minutes to get it started, and 5 minutes to fly. 😉
@FreeFlightDigest Жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic!!!
@danielreiss11567 ай бұрын
Had enough, goodbye!
@Optimiser113 Жыл бұрын
Flooded!
@michpatriot9097 Жыл бұрын
Out comes the chicken stick..
@earthb67 Жыл бұрын
Haha! Exactly what I was thinking!
@curtelliott3344 Жыл бұрын
I still have a McCoy .19 and still runs.
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
Me Too! Awesome angels
@juliofernandoburgacarbajal4848 Жыл бұрын
That engine is for me in febrary when me old friend come to lima peru am whaiting
@matthewdurkee56737 ай бұрын
Can you use the electric starter for the older engines? I just got a never run KB .35 with a throttle carb for RC. Thats how i found this video.
@rcjrpilot7 ай бұрын
Yes, you can use electric starter for some vintage RC engines. Control Line guys they like to hand start their engines
@danielpadgett2831 Жыл бұрын
Fast forward to 6:15 for the actual run
@donnastillman7525 Жыл бұрын
get an electric starter would save you a lot of time.
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
You are right, But control line engines will start without electric starter, It took some time but did work .......
@rogerbourne7159 Жыл бұрын
Very dangerous test mount, loose screws, relies on a hand cramp for the mount board! Would take your eye out ifthe motor worked completely loose! Used countless model engines for over 50 years, safety always comes first!
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, safety always 1st but it doesn't look as bad as you see in the video, I have 3 clamps on the board, one on front 2dn in the middle, and 3rd on the back of the board. Thank you for reminding me Safety 1st
@robertroe1956 Жыл бұрын
I have a K&B 35 Stallion. Not sure what the difference is, looks the same.
@flys4free2 Жыл бұрын
Electric starter……..just saying
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
That's the easy way but I like the challenge and I know this engines (vintage) We'll start without electric starter, That's the fun part LOL
@depalzer7198 Жыл бұрын
Yes , got very floated ! To much Turns at the beginning ! Why you are so nervious the engine is running
@rcjrpilot Жыл бұрын
I believe it was Winter still and I was cold.
@WayneCook3063 ай бұрын
Mate buy a starter half the video Gorn watching you flip start it.
@rcjrpilot3 ай бұрын
That’s not fun, the fun part is to start the engine without a starter L O L thanks for watching
@richardherrington2852 Жыл бұрын
Where can I buy an aluminum motor mount like that?