Model Diesel Engines

JohnAV8R · May 25, 2009, 08:37 PM

Is there any interest in starting a new thread on all model diesel engines, past and present? That way the Ed thread won’t get too diluted.
A few pictures such as front, top, side, rear of each engine and the instructions would make a nice display.

vintage1 · May 25, 2009, 08:47 PM

Sounds good to me..

Make it as sticky and put in all the test sheets report scans and photos we can dredge up.

TLyttle · May 25, 2009, 09:53 PM

I guess I should limber up my camera. I only have a few left from my collection; sold most of it off so that we could eat a few years ago!

Coming up: Oliver Tiger Major R/C, a pair of Sesquis, and others...

williame3590 · May 25, 2009, 10:45 PM

Does anyone know anything about the Silver Swallow diesel? An 09 I believe.

Thanks Bill

gossie · May 26, 2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by williame3590

Does anyone know anything about the Silver Swallow diesel? An 09 I believe.

Thanks Bill

They can be both bad and good. Need to be looked at to see how the fits are and how they feel..
They come in 1.5cc and 2.5cc sizes in various coloured anodised heads.
Quite a pretty plain bearing motor ideal for sport flying IMHO.
I have not had one for a long time, but did have several in both sizes come in from China back in the mid to late 80s, that were sold on for the above purpose.
YIN YAN in Mandarin was the original name of them that I believe translates to SILVER SWALLOW in English..
They seem to be often on eBay so if they are 'old stock' or being remade I'm not sure. I have a feeling CS may have been or be involved.

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 02:23 AM

I have a 2.5 silver swallow. Bought new in about 1988 but the stamp on the box said it was manufactured in 68. There was a story at the time that someone found/discovered a container/wharehouse etc. (depending on who tells story) of these engines, that had been siting in china for 20 odd years. Mine is a dog on the big venturi, small one supplied is better.Maybe after running in it would be better with the big venturi. Some people swear by them.I have seen one throw the shaft, it sheared off at the induction hole.Prop etc. lost in orbit.
At the timer the 'mars 'diesel from russia was the same price -about$28-32 AUD and about as popular.I never had the Mars but I think it was heavier.

Gluehand · May 26, 2009, 06:22 AM

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Mine is a dog on the big venturi, small one supplied is better.Maybe after running in it would be better with the big venturi.

Diesels in general could run with ridiculously narrow venturis - and as long as you stay in the larger prop/lower revs usage, it's a good idea to go down in size of venturis and carbs, as the fuel suction will be more reliable, starting easier etc, as the velocity of the inlet air is kept high, and subsequently the vacuum.

When requiring higher revs (C/L Combat, T/R etc...) and using smaller props, the situation is obviously different...

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 08:13 AM

Sounds good AM 10
This one is a dog to try & re start when it is hot....

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:29 PM

Am 10

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:32 PM

The DC 350 brothers... bought both for about $20USD. Never got around to running the glow. The diesel runs ok but needs a locking screw.

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:33 PM

This one is a finger bighter.

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:36 PM

G.15 RV not a nice engine.... heavy, a vibrator brrrr, brrrrr,

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:37 PM

I know... its a glow. But should be a diesel. looks like a diesel, sounds like a diesel...

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:40 PM

A tad noisy but quite a powerful & easy handling engine. Power to weight is good.DC Merlin ... or is that super merlin) a friend gave me the spinner nut)|

Snorks · May 26, 2009, 01:42 PM

A good sports engine, needs some more running. Very pleasant looking finning in my opinion.

May 25, 2009, 08:37 PM	#1
JohnAV8R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Posts: 225	Model Diesel Engines Is there any interest in starting a new thread on all model diesel engines, past and present? That way the Ed thread won’t get too diluted. A few pictures such as front, top, side, rear of each engine and the instructions would make a nice display.

May 25, 2009, 10:45 PM	#4
williame3590 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Caledonia,On. Canada Posts: 769	diesel Does anyone know anything about the Silver Swallow diesel? An 09 I believe. Thanks Bill

May 26, 2009, 01:29 PM	#9
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	Am 10 Attached Thumbnails 53.1 KB · Views: 216

May 26, 2009, 01:32 PM	#10
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	The DC 350 brothers... bought both for about $20USD. Never got around to running the glow. The diesel runs ok but needs a locking screw. Attached Thumbnails 53.8 KB · Views: 109 53.8 KB · Views: 105

May 26, 2009, 01:33 PM	#11
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	This one is a finger bighter. Attached Thumbnails 51.7 KB · Views: 138

May 25, 2009, 08:47 PM	#2
vintage1 Replikit Designer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: East Anglia, UK Posts: 27,371	Sounds good to me.. Make it as sticky and put in all the test sheets report scans and photos we can dredge up.

May 25, 2009, 09:53 PM	#3
TLyttle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Keremeos, BC Canada Posts: 2,076	I guess I should limber up my camera. I only have a few left from my collection; sold most of it off so that we could eat a few years ago! Coming up: Oliver Tiger Major R/C, a pair of Sesquis, and others...

May 26, 2009, 02:23 AM	#6
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	I have a 2.5 silver swallow. Bought new in about 1988 but the stamp on the box said it was manufactured in 68. There was a story at the time that someone found/discovered a container/wharehouse etc. (depending on who tells story) of these engines, that had been siting in china for 20 odd years. Mine is a dog on the big venturi, small one supplied is better.Maybe after running in it would be better with the big venturi. Some people swear by them.I have seen one throw the shaft, it sheared off at the induction hole.Prop etc. lost in orbit. At the timer the 'mars 'diesel from russia was the same price -about$28-32 AUD and about as popular.I never had the Mars but I think it was heavier.

May 26, 2009, 08:13 AM	#8
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	Sounds good AM 10 This one is a dog to try & re start when it is hot....

May 26, 2009, 01:36 PM	#12
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	G.15 RV not a nice engine.... heavy, a vibrator brrrr, brrrrr, Attached Thumbnails 52.2 KB · Views: 105

May 26, 2009, 01:37 PM	#13
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	I know... its a glow. But should be a diesel. looks like a diesel, sounds like a diesel... Attached Thumbnails 55.8 KB · Views: 115

May 26, 2009, 01:40 PM	#14
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	A tad noisy but quite a powerful & easy handling engine. Power to weight is good.DC Merlin ... or is that super merlin) a friend gave me the spinner nut)\| Attached Thumbnails 51.7 KB · Views: 121

May 26, 2009, 01:42 PM	#15
Snorks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Africa Posts: 771	A good sports engine, needs some more running. Very pleasant looking finning in my opinion. Attached Thumbnails 53.9 KB · Views: 156

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