The "Funky Bee"

rsv1cox Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:14 pm

The Funky Bee. ebay. I couldn't leave it alone.

This COX 049 FUNKY BEE engine is perfect for powering your airplanes with ease and efficiency. With a 2-stroke engine and compatibility with .049 1/2A scale, this engine will surely provide an excellent performance. The brand of this engine is COX, known for their quality and reliability. This engine is suitable for gas/nitro engines and is compatible with various types of vehicles, including airplanes. Order now and experience the power of COX 049 FUNKY BEE!

Looks made up. Standard straight nose with a slit cylinder and an early or turned down small head needle for cheap money.

**Admin** Sat Jun 29, 2024 7:52 pm

I couldn't think of anyone better to give that engine the love it needs.

Looks to be a Golden Bee tank on a later front end using an early style snap starter. Babe Bee .049

GallopingGhostler Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:08 am

Same starter as on my 1978 R/C Bee, said to remove about 300 RPM from top end due to constant rubbing of spring over plastic cam end. I never removed it off my model, never noticed the reduction in RPM.

Zamack metal tank back is preferred over latest plastic back.

Bob, you bought it, or just commenting on an EBay find? If priced right could be worth it, especially if like new compression.

rsv1cox Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:11 am

GallopingGhostler wrote:Same starter as on my 1978 R/C Bee, said to remove about 300 RPM from top end due to constant rubbing of spring over plastic cam end. I never removed it off my model, never noticed the reduction in RPM.

Zamack metal tank back is preferred over latest plastic back.

Bob, you bought it, or just commenting on an EBay find? If priced right could be worth it, especially if like new compression.

Yes, seller had it at $29.99 BIN. I contacted them and offered $25.00 which they accepted and immediately charged my account. A sorta new ebay feature within the last few months. I like it it. Saves a step or two, but you better be serious when you make the offer when no offer is indicated.

I will clean it up and run it then make a mount and include his "Funky" description.

GallopingGhostler Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:09 am

rsv1cox wrote:Yes, seller had it at $29.99 BIN. I contacted them and offered $25.00 which they accepted and immediately charged my account. A sorta new ebay feature within the last few months. I like it it. Saves a step or two, but you better be serious when you make the offer when no offer is indicated.

I will clean it up and run it then make a mount and include his "Funky" description.

You got a good bargain, Bob. Stunt tank and Zamack back make it worth it.

Back looks new. "Funky Bee" would make a good story description for the Cox Engine of the Month Contest.

rdw777 Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:30 pm

That’s a neat thing about Cox engines…. Even pieces from a parts drawer can be put together and make an engine that will function just fine….”Funky Bee” happens to have some character….I get it on the attraction Very Happy

Kim Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:17 pm

"This COX 049 FUNKY BEE engine is perfect for powering your airplanes with ease and efficiency...not to mention with extreme Groovyness!!!"

**Cribbs74** Sun Jun 30, 2024 4:50 pm

I might have bought that too. Just because of the written advertisement.

Makes me think of George Clinton.

https://youtu.be/K6BdzIxkAXU?feature=shared