Cox Special .15 mkll ?

Davenz13 Sun May 11, 2014 9:43 pm

Very pleased to have got this engine for my (small) collection. It was listed as new and unmounted . Seemed to be a few big hitters in the bidding going by their feedback numbers but it maxed out at $217. It was listed as a Cox Special .15 but with my limited knowledge (and the Cox model engine handbook) it appears to be a mkll unless it’s a fake of course.

Cox Special .15 mkll ? Cox_sp10

**Cribbs74** Sun May 11, 2014 9:54 pm

Looks like the real deal to me.

Davenz13 Sun May 11, 2014 10:08 pm

Thanks for the reassurance. I was surfing eBay under the heading Cox Special looking for parts for Cox Special tether cars when this popped up with 43mins left to go. I didn't have a lot of time for research and suddenly felt I just had to have it. Then after I got it the doubt started to set in but sounds like all is well.

1/2A Nut Mon May 12, 2014 10:53 pm

Its not a fake I own one. You can buy the aluminum carb body on ebay also can buy the head adapter for standard plugs or take the next step and tap it for the nelson plug. Note the single exhaust port if you open it up you should see a pin style piston rod.

Cox Special .15 mkll ? Mk_ii10

Davenz13 Mon May 12, 2014 11:32 pm

Thanks for the info. Aways helpful people here ready to assist.

stevej Tue May 13, 2014 2:48 am

1962 Mark I- iron piston w/ wrist pin, machined rod & alum color ccase
1964 Mark II- 3 intake bypass ports (one vertical & 2 slanted), single exhaust port, forged rod, main bearing has wider port opening & oil groove, gold ccase & spraybar

Davenz13 Tue May 13, 2014 3:21 am

Thnks Steve. I only purchased the engine off eBay on Sunday so it will be ten days or so before I get it in the flesh but it's looking very good even it it was a bit expensive. Having had a good forage through the CEF posts and books etc I am starting to pick up on the odd thing that's not what people say or think it is but still have a long way to go.

1/2A Nut Tue May 13, 2014 3:31 am

Yes thats correct I took mine apart to inspect and re-oil to observe design -
3 intake bypass ports (one vertical & 2 slanted)

This engine can run with a tuned pipe with the single exhaust. It has SPI can shim it out if you want.
Note you can source a Medallion throttle sleeve for simple throttle control or with the aluminum carb body you can mount a modern carburetor.
Mine has never been run was a 1 owner collector engine. I plan to run it and enjoy! Small Cox Logo

I won mine on ebay too for 168 if I recall. Huge compression fun to flip over after you oil it. Compact and light for its day.

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