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Jul 07, 2011, 07:46 AM	#1
Mr. Wiz Time for me to Fly... United States, MI, Fenton Joined Jan 2000 7,567 Posts	A few new ones to add Well I've been picking up an engine or two here and there. I don't have a lot to say about them at the moment but I thought I'd add the pictures anyway. Images View all Images in thread Views: 239 Here is an HP .21 VT. It's the newest engine in my collection as of today 7/7/11. This is an original HP engine, meaning it's not made by RJL in the USA. RJL acquired the HP company's equipment and continues to make these engines even today. Views: 175 It's a .21 size 4-cycle and as you can see, it's a bit different than most 4-cycle engines you see today. Instead of push rods It utilizes a shaft driven rotary valve system. Views: 224 Here on the back we can see the housing for the shaft that drives the valves. These engines are so quiet they rival electric motors. Hence the tiny brass muffler. Views: 140 Here's the bottom of the engine. I don't know why but there are ribs along the bottom that allow the engine to stand freely without the use of a mount or stand. Views: 143 Here we have the mighty K&B S .40. It's a Formula 1 Pylon Racing engine from the 70's. Note that there is no method for bolting on a muffler. These were mostly run without one, though you could "hose clamp" one on there. Views: 153 As you can see it's quite a handsome looking engine. It's also a bit of a departure from what I've been collecting. I've developed an appreciation for high performance engines so I'll be expanding this part of the collection. Views: 138 Here you can see that there is no barrel in the carb. The engine runs wide open. That hunk of soft fuel tubing is squished closed with the throttle servo to stop the engine from running.
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