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Title: Can anyone identify this old engine?
Post by: Robert Zambelli on October 09, 2017, 08:06:11 PM
Can't remember if I posted a picture of this oldie before but someone gave it to me years ago.
It's new, never mounted or run.
Anyhow, I was thinking of powering the Shaper with it.
Anyone know what it is?
Size?
Does it make any power?
Any info on it?
Hopefully, there's some old timers out there who can help!

Bob Z.
Title: Re: Can anyone identify this old engine?
Post by: De Hill on October 09, 2017, 09:53:12 PM
Hi Bob,

It looks a lot like a 1941 Jim Brown Thermite .49. The timer looks a little different.
Title: Re: Can anyone identify this old engine?
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on October 10, 2017, 12:32:53 PM
You got me!  But the timer looks a lot like a Madewell or Vivell type.
Title: Re: Can anyone identify this old engine?
Post by: Fredvon4 on October 10, 2017, 01:16:15 PM
I have absolutely no experience or any knowledge of older ignition engines... but always curious

The first plane I helped Dad with 1959 (age 4) was McCoy ignition version

When I saw Bob Z ask I sort of figured Dee or Floyd would have the answer

After Dee responded I bet myself Floyd would know

Title: Re: Can anyone identify this old engine?
Post by: Garf on October 10, 2017, 05:28:10 PM
Thermite 49
Title: Re: Can anyone identify this old engine?
Post by: Robert Zambelli on October 11, 2017, 06:32:02 PM
Great responses, Guys - thanks for the info.
I will run the engine in and see what kind of power it makes.
I have a number of engine to try on the Shaper.
O&R 29, Orwick 29, Mohawk 29, Thermite 49, K&B 29 and a Bullet, all spark, all new.
They will be run on gasoline/castor/synthetic so I can use a relatively small tank - maybe 1 1/2 ounces.

My ignition system will be standard: three AAA cells, Z-coil, AC plug, points and condenser.

I'll report progress.
Suggestions always welcome.

Thanks again.

Bob Z.