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first wen mac hot shots
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first wen mac hot shots
I have read that the first hot shot models were built using mk#3 crankcases by machining the deck surface down to accommodate the new cylinder. Does anyone have one, or a picture of one. I keep a look out on ebay but havent seen one there. I have even thought of faking one. I have a crankcase I could use.
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
Don't know if this link will work, but it can be found on the "old" yahoo group page.
https://xa.yimg.com/df/049Collectors/Wen-Mac.pps?token=gu26MSvJq9vQJ9DqUaN-ASeUeW2N3jEO9zvbot7rFQZ9lCQu8SUUcJ2I5iGFVYKzFkz6P9CJSWNo454huK_WPhxFx_KuZDcxfU8&type=download
https://xa.yimg.com/df/049Collectors/Wen-Mac.pps?token=gu26MSvJq9vQJ9DqUaN-ASeUeW2N3jEO9zvbot7rFQZ9lCQu8SUUcJ2I5iGFVYKzFkz6P9CJSWNo454huK_WPhxFx_KuZDcxfU8&type=download
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
Marleysky, I have the same old models that you do. I am looking for the first model that used the modern cylinder. I read that you can see the remnants of the wen mac name milled half away.
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
chevyiron420 wrote:Marleysky, I have the same old models that you do. I am looking for the first model that used the modern cylinder. I read that you can see the remnants of the wen mac name milled half away.
Phil
looks like you are looking for a example of "engine 19" from that reference guide.
Or, you can make your own?
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
Yes sir, thats the one I am interested in. In all the years I have been using and tinkering with wen macs, I have never seen one. If I can come up with a crankcase I may make one. I have a friend who can do the triming and threading, if I can get him to do it.
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/049Collectors/files
This engine was used on the 'Flying Wing' series
This engine was used on the 'Flying Wing' series
Re: first wen mac hot shots
One that looks similar on eBay, no good shots of the engine though
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wen-Mac-AMF-Thunder-Bird-RTF-Combat-Model-Airplane-with-Box/142547332589?hash=item21307baded:g:qQ0AAOSwLJ9Z7P1V
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wen-Mac-AMF-Thunder-Bird-RTF-Combat-Model-Airplane-with-Box/142547332589?hash=item21307baded:g:qQ0AAOSwLJ9Z7P1V
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
Mark, I may have misunderstood. Are you saying the mark X pictured is the missing link engine? I thought they were made from surplus mk III cases.
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Wenmac-AMF MkXI
Very confusing.. Here's another engine given to me by Bob, that I missed.. (as received; less the needle and prop..)
It doesn't have that "shaved-case" though.. It appears to be a cross between the #19 and #20 engines.. but could also have parts that were swapped. Note the glow-head with "slots" as opposed to flats.. and AMF appearing "below" WENMAC on the L/H side of the case.
It doesn't have that "shaved-case" though.. It appears to be a cross between the #19 and #20 engines.. but could also have parts that were swapped. Note the glow-head with "slots" as opposed to flats.. and AMF appearing "below" WENMAC on the L/H side of the case.
Re: first wen mac hot shots
chevyiron420 wrote:Mark, I may have misunderstood. Are you saying the mark X pictured is the missing link engine? I thought they were made from surplus mk III cases.
Phil
oops, sorry, thought that photo was of the 'missing link' engine, it was late and never bothered to look close, it's actually a later version without the oxide coating on cylinder.
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Kim PM sent
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Does that mean I should have sent you three new pistons?chevyiron420 wrote:Kim PM sent
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Re: first wen mac hot shots
Oldenginerod wrote:Does that mean I should have sent you three new pistons?chevyiron420 wrote:Kim PM sent
Phil
Hey, I'm good...Phil might be able to use them. Got to support the guys who bring the old Wen Macs back to life!!!
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