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Title: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Bill Johnson on June 13, 2015, 07:42:27 AM

I have an opportunity to by a Fox 35X. It appears new and has the original venturi insert. How do these perform as a classic stunt engine? I noticed the weight is a little higher then the 35 Stunt, 7.5 ounces.

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Dave Harmon on June 13, 2015, 09:00:47 AM

Probably not timed correctly for stunt.
http://www.clcombat.info/foxhistory.html
See '1963'

I extensively used the 35 Combat Special Black Head and while it was very strong even on Superfuel.....it was not timed for the usual 2/4 break.
The 35X is very similar but updated for even more combat power.

I would buy it anyway if in good condition.....just to have it!

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on June 13, 2015, 06:22:45 PM

Fox 35X had issue with crankshaft.  The crankpin was weak and broke. The 36X was brought  out as improved engine to remedy the problem. I'd like to locate a 36X BB version which I can rebuild using my ABC P&L setup from Brian Gardner.

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Bill Johnson on June 13, 2015, 07:43:51 PM

Thanks, gents! That what I needed to know.  H^^

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: frank mccune on June 14, 2015, 06:21:12 AM

     Hi Bill:

      Go for it! You can always control your airspeed via prop pitch!

                                                                                                                        All of the best,

                                                                                                                        Frank

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Bill Johnson on June 14, 2015, 02:39:37 PM

There's something to be said for that, Frank. Plus, I doubt it would last long enough to worry about a crankpin.

Today was (sort of) controlled flight into terrain #6 this year :o

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Andre Ming on June 14, 2015, 05:06:40 PM

The 35X would be a great for a sport flying vintage combat plane of the same era as the engine.  Don't worry about the crankpin unless you're going to run boo-koodles of nitro through it. A 35X in good shape on 10% nitro w/castor oil will last a loooong time, AND, it will be plenty fast enough on a Voodoo to give you a rush. 

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: Steve Helmick on June 14, 2015, 06:39:39 PM

Yesterday, I asked Gary Letsinger what he was building. He said "Ringmaster Imperial", and added that he'd had one before that he had powered with a Fox .35X. So, remembering this thread, I asked how it worked. "Pretty good, actually" was the answer. Maybe it ran just like a .40VF? Who knew that would work out so well?  D>K Steve

Title: Re: Fox 35X as a stunt engine
Post by: James Lee on June 14, 2015, 07:17:23 PM

Way back when, I had a Fox 35 X in a Chief...    An extra head gasket, stock venturi insert and Superfuel.....   Ran very well as I recall.....
Give it a try....
Jim