Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine??

happydad Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:44 pm

As seen on ebay currently: AURORA TORNADO THIMBLE DROME .049 model airplane engine

Is this a new Cox engine or another clever scam?

link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151823933592?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? Coxmot10

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? Coxmot10

Look familiar. I wonder about the lettering??

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? Coxmot12

Now, does this look familiar?

Any experts out there on Cox engines. and how about this: "do not let your K&B and COX spend time to gather or you will get this. AURORA"

unhappydad Head Bang

Mark Boesen Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:47 pm

It's a Aurora (made by K&B) case, attached to a Cox Babe Bee tank, they have same bolt pattern.

Lol, like the quote from the listing says: "Do not let your K&B and COX spend time together or you will get this."

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? B51e_110

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? B51e_110

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? Scan0010

happydad Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:59 pm

Mark Boesen wrote:It's a Aurora (made by K&B) case, attached to a Cox Babe Bee tank, they have same bolt pattern.

Lol, like the quote from the listing says: "Do not let your K&B and COX spend time together or you will get this."

so it is really real?

thanks.

happydad RC Plane

Oldenginerod Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:00 am

I think the spigot on the tank housing the reed is a little smaller than the K&B case, but I've seen them adapted before. Probably just needs a spacer ring. There was some guy out there making "hot rod" Tornados and used a lot of Cox back end parts. The original K&B Aurora plastic tanks are hard to find in good condition and the reeds are just impossible to find or to make (in my experience). That makes the Cox tank a good proposition for resurrecting an otherwise useless Tornado.

Rod.

getback Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:13 am

I have one of those cases (no tank) and a bag of pistons that cams with a lot but have not been able to get one to fit yet , does it take a special glow for it ?

Oldenginerod Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:54 pm

I'm not sure what else fits these. I think the head has to be the correct one. They're available from MECOA.

happydad Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:05 pm

Oldenginerod wrote:I'm not sure what else fits these. I think the head has to be the correct one. They're available from MECOA.

Doesn't the cylinder have to be different also? I noticed it wasn't shaped like the Cox cylinder, curved, and much taller having more fins. Two Cents

happydad

Oldenginerod Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:59 am

It's all different. Just that the tank mounting screw pattern is the same and I've seen the transplant done quite a bit. I have no idea if bore & stroke are anywhere near Cox dimensions or whether the thread used in the case for the cylinder is similar. Same concept and that's about it.

Mark Boesen Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:03 am

The tank will bolt onto the k&b with no problem, but it's the only part that does. The head diameter is between the pre'56 and newer style Cox glowheads.

Oldenginerod Sat Sep 26, 2015 12:19 am

Here's a picture of a Leo Squires modified Aurora Tornado from Mark Boesen's 049 Collectors photo library. I can't currently find the website where I've seen more of these type of mods on the Tornados, but I recall there were a number utilizing Cox tanks.
Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? Pictur10

Cox Aurora Is this a new Cox engine?? Pictur10

Sorry for the low resolution. Rolling Eyes

Rod.

getback Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:07 am

Nice !! I think I just seen a tank for one of these no back plate and I would still need a piston // if you keep looking thing will show up Very Happy

Eric

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don't you need a special cylinder

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