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Forum: Glow Engines
10-25-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Thanks everyone. I'll take the prop off and...

Thanks everyone. I'll take the prop off and check out the hub.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-24-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Sorry, I was not clear. By axial play I mean in...

Sorry, I was not clear. By axial play I mean in the direction of the centerline of the prop shaft - in the direction of thrust. I can pull on the prop nut and feel some play. Bushed engines...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I just noticed something about my Fox 74. The...

I just noticed something about my Fox 74. The crankshaft has axial play - maybe 1/32 inch. My other bearing engines do not have any axial play. Is this normal for a Fox bearing engine?

I...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Thanks FDF. I was wondering about that myself.

Thanks FDF. I was wondering about that myself.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-07-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I don't have a bottom tap, but this may be the...

I don't have a bottom tap, but this may be the excuse to get some.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I think the original tap was 6-32. I'll go to...

I think the original tap was 6-32. I'll go to the next larger size, either metric or 8-32. But I need to drill a bit deeper than the original hole. I want to have more threads, and also, I need...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I have a Fox 74 with a stripped rear muffler...

I have a Fox 74 with a stripped rear muffler thread. Any suggestions on how to repair it would be greatly appreciated. I worry that if I drill and tap for a larger thread I will risk breaking...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-24-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I'm impressed with the fuel economy of my 74 with...

I'm impressed with the fuel economy of my 74 with the new carb. It seems to barely sip fuel. I also like the hex socket, which allows me to adjust the mixture with a ball driver from a comfortable...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-19-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I don't see glow engine sales ever picking up. ...

I don't see glow engine sales ever picking up. I think my Fox 74 may be from their final production run. This makes me sad.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-18-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Here is my Ultra Sport 60 with a Fox 74 using...

Here is my Ultra Sport 60 with a Fox 74 using Hobbsy's Fox Quiet Muffler. The muffler fits perfectly.


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2103791
Forum: Glow Engines
05-30-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

There are enough used engines for sale from those...

There are enough used engines for sale from those who are going all electric to keep us glow heads going for many years. I pick up one or two engines at every swap meet I go to.

The bigger...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-25-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Has anyone heard any sign of life from Fox? Any...

Has anyone heard any sign of life from Fox? Any news about if and when they will resume production of model engines?
Forum: Glow Engines
02-03-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I received an email from Sharon at Fox. She says...

I received an email from Sharon at Fox. She says they do not have the 15BB RC that I wanted in stock and have temporarily stopped production of all their engines in order to concentrate on more...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-23-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Very nice job on the Sportster! Was that a kit?

Very nice job on the Sportster! Was that a kit?
Forum: Glow Engines
01-23-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

Thanks. Actually I was also considering the...

Thanks. Actually I was also considering the 15LA. But that's the encouragement I needed. I will go with the Fox. If I have to I can kluge an extension with a second chamber onto the muffler.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-22-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

I'm building a Sig Wonder and thinking of a Fox...

I'm building a Sig Wonder and thinking of a Fox .15 for it. I have a few questions that maybe you gents can help me with...

-Is the current production Fox .15 a problem free engine? No carb or...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-17-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

The cold Enya plugs are expensive (and hard to...

The cold Enya plugs are expensive (and hard to find). Tower Hobbies has Fox plugs for $4 to $5.
Forum: Glow Engines
05-03-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

Oops.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-11-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

Thank you Earlwb for the excellent explanation and excellent photos. I had misunderstood the purpose of that hole before reading your post.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

My new Fox 74 looks identical to your 60. I'm wondering what the deal is with the hex socket on end of knurled high end needle knob. Is the idea that we can adjust the high end using a hex ball...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

I did just that myself, and yes, they will take any engine. My guess is that the pupose of the trade in offer is to avoid conflict with their retailers, who might otherwise object to Fox selling...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-09-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

I just received my new 74 in the mail today. It sure looks great. Don't know when I'll have time to run it - maybe in several weeks.

I think the idea behind the hex socket on the needles is...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-04-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

I just got a call from Sharon. She said they are shipping my 74 RC engine. It was on backorder since about March. They are sometimes slow but they are very nice people to deal with.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-01-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

OK Thanks. At least I am not alone. My order is also for a 74.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-01-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 569,151
Posted By JPMacG

RE: Club FOX!

Has anyone received an engine from Fox recently? I've had an order with them for over 6 months and I'm still waiting.
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