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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: Russell Shaffer on February 19, 2007, 07:05:20 PM

Title: Backwards engine
Post by: Russell Shaffer on February 19, 2007, 07:05:20 PM

Had a sudden strange problem with my Enya 19 this afternoon.  It suddenly started running backwards, quite well,actually.  Funny thing for a rotary valve engine to do.  After 3 starts the lightbulb clicked and I checked the new prop.  If anyone can use a Zinger 8-5 LEFT HAND prop, send me your address and I will drop it in an envelope. 

Title: Re: Backwards engine
Post by: James Lee on February 20, 2007, 01:52:05 PM

Years ago I used an Enya 19 in an original I did...   turned the front housing 90 deg, (can't remember which way...  ) and used a left hand prop...  Ran as well that way as forwards as best I could tell.....  Was interesting...     FWIW   ;D
Jim
 

Title: Re: Backwards engine
Post by: Glen Wearden on February 20, 2007, 03:29:14 PM

In hobby shops, tractor and pusher props will get mixed up, making it real easy to buy the wrong kind.  I did that, and almost lost my thumb as a result.   :(  Glen