Log in
Search
Latest topics
» audio-tach anyone?by 1/2A Nut Today at 1:41 am
» WenMac 049 - Glow Plug & Head Gasket replacements?
by Ken Cook Yesterday at 9:50 pm
» 12 string guitar suggestions
by akjgardner Yesterday at 9:08 pm
» A choke-tube with velocity-stack configured Bee
by roddie Yesterday at 4:54 pm
» Jim Walkers FireBee - This is going to be fun
by rsv1cox Yesterday at 4:43 pm
» Nostalgia alert, my 1959 Corvette revisited
by Admin Yesterday at 3:11 pm
» Hawk had breakfast and then took a bath
by rsv1cox Yesterday at 12:26 pm
» Prop Rod - resto to a runner
by rsv1cox Yesterday at 9:32 am
» Jim Walker Firebaby
by rdw777 Sat May 18, 2024 6:58 pm
» Prayers for my Wife Please
by akjgardner Sat May 18, 2024 12:28 pm
» Cox prop rod
by Wiggy Fri May 17, 2024 6:30 pm
» "Red Neck" .049 elec. starter
by getback Fri May 17, 2024 9:19 am
Cox Command Jeep came with wrong engine from the factory. Need help piecing a correct one together.
Page 1 of 1
Cox Command Jeep came with wrong engine from the factory. Need help piecing a correct one together.
Hi, just joined the forum so forgive me if this isn’t the correct way to pose a question. I have an old Command Jeep with the .49 recoil engine. My buddy I got it from told me when he got it as a kid in the 70s it came with the wrong engine. As-in the warehouse packed the wrong engine, or partly wrong engine. It definitely does not fit in the housing slot on the chassis. It seems as though I could change out a part or two as most of the engine looks to be correct. I’m having a heck of a time sorting this out and am including a photo with the hopes you guys can “steer” me in the right direction! Thanks!
Preston Grey- Beginner Poster
- Posts : 5
Join date : 2024-01-31
Preston Grey- Beginner Poster
- Posts : 5
Join date : 2024-01-31
Re: Cox Command Jeep came with wrong engine from the factory. Need help piecing a correct one together.
I have a side-by-side comparison of what I think the correct engine is and the engine I currently have. Still learning the names of parts here—very new to this—it looks like rear section where the fuel line connects is too large on my engine. I mean, I know it’s too large, because it doesn’t fit, yet seems as though I may be able to swap out a few parts there. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Preston Grey- Beginner Poster
- Posts : 5
Join date : 2024-01-31
Re: Cox Command Jeep came with wrong engine from the factory. Need help piecing a correct one together.
Again, not sure if the first engine up there is even the correct engine-it’s just what I found online so far. The other engine is a photo of mine. Hope it helps. Thanks
Preston Grey- Beginner Poster
- Posts : 5
Join date : 2024-01-31
Re: Cox Command Jeep came with wrong engine from the factory. Need help piecing a correct one together.
Welcome to the forum.
I'd be surprised if it left the factory with that tanked engine as it wouldn't even fit in it. It's possible the original engine was sent off for repair and the factory accidentally sent that one back in mistake.
The original engine has what is called a "horseshoe" backplate. You can buy a horseshoe backplate and replace the tank on the engine you currently have with the horseshoe backplate and then it will fit in the Jeep.
https://coxengines.ca/back-end/cox--049-backplate-assembly.html
http://www.exmodelengines.com/product.php?productid=17896&cat=268&page=1
Or you could search eBay and wait for a white one to come up if you want to keep the original look.
I'd be surprised if it left the factory with that tanked engine as it wouldn't even fit in it. It's possible the original engine was sent off for repair and the factory accidentally sent that one back in mistake.
The original engine has what is called a "horseshoe" backplate. You can buy a horseshoe backplate and replace the tank on the engine you currently have with the horseshoe backplate and then it will fit in the Jeep.
https://coxengines.ca/back-end/cox--049-backplate-assembly.html
http://www.exmodelengines.com/product.php?productid=17896&cat=268&page=1
Or you could search eBay and wait for a white one to come up if you want to keep the original look.
Re: Cox Command Jeep came with wrong engine from the factory. Need help piecing a correct one together.
You could also use this.
https://coxengines.ca/back-end/cox--049-backplate-red.html
It's a higher performance part and will need the correct needle purchased as well as a black flanged reed retainer.
https://coxengines.ca/back-end/cox--049-backplate-red.html
It's a higher performance part and will need the correct needle purchased as well as a black flanged reed retainer.
Oldenginerod- Top Poster
- Posts : 3977
Join date : 2012-06-15
Age : 61
Location : Drouin, Victoria
Thanks!
Thank you for this, very helpful!
Preston Grey- Beginner Poster
- Posts : 5
Join date : 2024-01-31
Similar topics
» Command jeep engine diagram
» Cox Jeep Engine service
» Cox jeep engine cleaning
» Correct procedure to start a 0.10 tee dee engine?
» Novarossi engine factory
» Cox Jeep Engine service
» Cox jeep engine cleaning
» Correct procedure to start a 0.10 tee dee engine?
» Novarossi engine factory
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum