K&B Torpedo-35 Stunt Engine Green Head (Vintage)

[@philmann3476]

My Dad ran a Torpedo 35 on his Ringmaster Profile Stunt. He had the starting sequence down to a science and could start it first or second flip every time. It involved setting the needle valve just right, priming, then choking the engine while turning the prop slowly with the glow plug hot until he could feel it "kick." Then it was time to go. Great engine.

[@michaelrosebud]

In the early 60s I ran a K&B Torpedo 35 on a Ringmaster, and a MaCoy 29 redhead on a Flite Streak, and plus many other U-Control planes....tons of fun :-)

[@rcjrpilot]

Have the same model airplanes and engines from a State Sale in bad shape, I will restore over the winter

[@ODSoldier]

Hi Mike, watch out you're telling your age. I have a K&B35 I used on several airplanes too. Had a Thunderbird by Veco back in 1958 while stationed in France. Remember the Dooling 29?, the O&R 29, and the OK Twin?

[@jondhuse1549]

I've still got a Fox 36 combat engine around here someplace... good memories!

[@rcjrpilot]

Take that engine out clean it up put them in a bench and run it.......

[@klesmer]

Talk about a blast from the past. A green head Torpedo 35 was my very first engine. I had built a Half-Assed 35 combat airplane and put a wire landing gear because nobody would hand launch it for me. It actually flew pretty well . I was 12 then and I just turned 75 and I am heavily involved in building and flying RC now, glow and electric. My go to engines now are Saito and OS four strokes.

[@rcjrpilot]

Those are my favorite engines too and I also fly RC , Control Line, Gas 35% Aerobatics, Gliders, Electric all sizes LOL Can you wait to retire

[@layback209fixorsmash3]

Runs good, that will be right at home on a Flightstreak. I love the vintage CL 35s. Have a few McCoy's myself, on the hunt for an Enya.

[@duncanstone8758]

"No one will be seated during the thrilling prop flipping scenes." Just kidding - been there and done that many times over the years. The yellow Tornado nylon prop really adds to the nostalgia. Used to run Fox Superfuel in the older engines.

[@rcjrpilot]

Hahaha you're right about that.... But I wanted to prove in this video that old vintage engine can come back to life again like the old days, old school.... Thanks for your comment love it.

[@klesmer]

I wish Fox super fuel was still available, it would be perfect for modern four strokes with its high caster oil content. In Florida, even a caster/synthetic blend we get corrosion if we don't use after run oil.

[@danielreiss1156]

Had enough, goodbye!

[@michaelrtreat]

I remember well what a pain in the a-- it was to get those glow plug engines started...and what a joy it was when they finally caught.

[@Imagezone61]

Oh yeah.. 15 minutes to get it started, and 5 minutes to fly. 😉

[@FreeFlightDigest]

Sounds fantastic!!!

[@matthewdurkee5673]

Can you use the electric starter for the older engines? I just got a never run KB .35 with a throttle carb for RC. Thats how i found this video.

[@rcjrpilot]

Yes, you can use electric starter for some vintage RC engines. Control Line guys they like to hand start their engines

[@davecooper5951]

Engine sounds nice. Run-Cool-Run cycles advised for an 'oldie' though. Cycle time of around 2 mins to start with and then gradually extend to cover a full stunt tank full...Cooling until barely warm is kinder to the components. Check crankshaft end-float to ensure front bearing is getting enough oil...

[@glorialotz3333]

One of the combat models judging by the backplate.

[@fellpower]

I can preheat the head a bit. works like a charm ^^

[@Optimiser113]

Flooded!

[@danielpadgett2831]

Fast forward to 6:15 for the actual run

[@michpatriot9097]

Out comes the chicken stick..

[@earthb67]

Haha! Exactly what I was thinking!

[@richardherrington2852]

Where can I buy an aluminum motor mount like that?

[@rcjrpilot]

EBay or brodak.com

[@curtelliott3344]

I still have a McCoy .19 and still runs.

[@rcjrpilot]

Me Too! Awesome angels

[@rogerbourne7159]

Very dangerous test mount, loose screws, relies on a hand cramp for the mount board! Would take your eye out ifthe motor worked completely loose! Used countless model engines for over 50 years, safety always comes first!

[@rcjrpilot]

I agree with you, safety always 1st but it doesn't look as bad as you see in the video, I have 3 clamps on the board, one on front 2dn in the middle, and 3rd on the back of the board. Thank you for reminding me Safety 1st

[@donnastillman7525]

get an electric starter would save you a lot of time.

[@rcjrpilot]

You are right, But control line engines will start without electric starter, It took some time but did work .......

[@robertroe1956]

I have a K&B 35 Stallion. Not sure what the difference is, looks the same.

[@juliofernandoburgacarbajal4848]

That engine is for me in febrary when me old friend come to lima peru am whaiting

[@fazbear2546]

4:08 Ooga booga!

[@WayneCook306]

Mate buy a starter half the video Gorn watching you flip start it.

[@rcjrpilot]

That’s not fun, the fun part is to start the engine without a starter L O L thanks for watching

[@flys4free2]

Electric starter……..just saying

[@rcjrpilot]

That's the easy way but I like the challenge and I know this engines (vintage) We'll start without electric starter, That's the fun part LOL

[@andresespinola8829]

all bad...

[@TamaraPapp-o1i]

I have a torpedo green head .35 and.45