Norvel Engines

[Neil Waterhouse]

I am thinking of making a small rc areobatic plane with an engine size in
the .05 range. I have my eye on a COX RC .051 in a crusty store in town but
cant find any info on the net about such an engine and leads me to believe
that it may not be produced anymore. Quite expensive too.
OS engines too big,
then i came across Norvel and they have a good range of small RC
(throttled) engines.They sound ideal especially the .061 BIGMIG. (nothing
like power to burn i reckon).

Does anyone have any bad things to say about Norvel engines? Bad quality,
slack service etc.?.

Thanks,

Neil Waterhouse

[Butch]

I have an LMH-100 which has my first Norvell engine. Like any 1/2A engine,
I found them a little fussy to start but it makes a lot of power. The
power, IMO, is akin to a Rossi .40(The Norvell) compared to a Thunder
Tiger .45 (Cox).

Butch

"Neil Waterhouse" <jn...@ihug.co.nz> wrote in message
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[mike...@my-deja.com]

In article <95241838...@newsch.es.co.nz>,

"Neil Waterhouse" <jn...@ihug.co.nz> wrote:
> I am thinking of making a small rc areobatic
plane with an engine size in
> the .05 range. I have my eye on a COX RC .051
in a crusty store in town but
> cant find any info on the net about such an
engine and leads me to believe
> that it may not be produced anymore. Quite
expensive too.
> OS engines too big,
> then i came across Norvel and they have a
good range of small RC
> (throttled) engines.They sound ideal especially
the .061 BIGMIG. (nothing
> like power to burn i reckon).
>
> Does anyone have any bad things to say about
Norvel engines? Bad quality,
> slack service etc.?.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil Waterhouse
>

> Neil,

I think the Norvel Big Mig .061 would be the
perfect engine for what you want to do. I own
one and it is a great little engine. It is much
easier to run than a Cox .051 (I used to have one
of those too) IMHO, the Norvel wins over the
Cox...hands down!! As far as Norvel itself
goes, I have had nothing but great service from
them. I haven't sent anything back for repair,
but they are very prompt and accurate on their
orders. I do all of my ordering from them on-
line at www.norvel.com.

Mike

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[Kenneth H Dilger]

I have had pretty good experience with them. You are correct. They are pretty
inexpensive. Make sure you break the thing in though. I was brand new to the
hobby. Did not realize that you need to break it in. That engines performance
did not last. Then I bough another one, was trying some really dumb and crazy
stuff with a foam trainer, and now have to get another. That is the last time
I try stuff like that. I am now getting a new one that will go into a Cub that
will be treated very nicely.

I then have a Extra 300s that is holding out for there .074 (and for my
skills).

Kenny

[Pawnee101]

My instructor flies them and in 25 mph wind he can fly his aquastar.it runs
circles around 40 size eng.ohh yeah want an acrobatic model...the Herr Cherokee
flies 100 mph w/ the .061.And the new norvels have been brocken in at the
factory.

[Nick Neville]

The Norvell engines run good but they do not have a reliable idle. You also
have to use that goofy plug they sell. The Wasp .09 idles great just like a
big motor. I'm waiting to see how the TT.07 idles, it looks like a good
engine.

--
Nick Neville III
Bham RC Inc. / AMA 100

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Neil Waterhouse <jn...@ihug.co.nz> wrote in message
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[Kenneth H Dilger]

> my instructor flies them and in 25 mph wind he can fly his aquastar.it runs

> circles around 40 size eng.ohh yeah want an acrobatic model...the Herr Cherokee
> flies 100 mph w/ the .061.And the new norvels have been brocken in at the
> factory.

How in the world is the Cherokee model so fast? It still ways about 20 oz. does it
not? Also that model is rudder and elevator only correct? Or does he have it with
ailerons installed?

Are you sure that the new norvels have been broken in at the factory? You are
talking about the new ones that are shipping with revlite technology correct?

[PLudovico]

Neil: I and several of my friends are using Norvel 061 engines and all I can
say is terrific. They are quite powerful, easy to handle on 10 15 nitro
fuel. Work great on 30% Dont wear out. Amazing.
I have a hobby shop, sell plenty of them. A good engine. And, the price is ok
too.

Pat

[amarqu...@my-deja.com]

In article <20000307214047...@ng-fy1.aol.com>,

Has Anyone compared the new BigMig 061 Revlite against the older ones
(with std. ABN construction) ?

It looks like the newer, bigger fins on the cylinder and head could give
a better cooling, specially when installing engines inside cowlings,
like on the Herr's J-3 Cub. Mine gets sometimes overheated using 6-3
props (which flies the Cub quite well, even at our high altitude of
7360' avobe sea level!).

Also, how much power do they provide, compared with the former engines?

How about the idle?

Alfredo M. Claussen-MEXICO CITY.
amar...@www.imp.mx

[David Larkin]

Concerning Neil's question on the Cox TD 05 R/C (not 051), it is a nice engine
and runs well. It has a good throttle, very smooth. But it was a bit expensive,
and I found it rather noisy and messy as a result of the muffler being cut away
around the base to improve cooling. It isn't as powerful as the Norvel, but it is
easier to operate when new. I bought mine to do a comparative test against the
PAW 049 R/C diesel. The two engines were identical in performance on 6 inch
props. Where the PAW scored was an ability to swing larger props faster and a
lower idle. But the Cox had a smoother idle and a more linear throttle.

I'm sure there are many people who had good results with Cox engines in their
better days who would be anxious to get their hands on that Cox 05 R/C! Certainly
people are still looking for good carbs that fit Cox TD 049 and 051 engines.

My experience with Norvel is that they are an efficient and reputable firm and
that the engine is a good product. They stand behind their product line and are
accessible for advice. However some care is required during break-in. When the
engine first came out it had too 'cold' a plug. This has been rectified.

Dave Larkin

Kenneth H Dilger wrote:

> I have had pretty good experience with them. You are correct. They are pretty
> inexpensive. Make sure you break the thing in though. I was brand new to the
> hobby. Did not realize that you need to break it in. That engines performance
> did not last. Then I bough another one, was trying some really dumb and crazy
> stuff with a foam trainer, and now have to get another. That is the last time
> I try stuff like that. I am now getting a new one that will go into a Cub that
> will be treated very nicely.
>
> I then have a Extra 300s that is holding out for there .074 (and for my
> skills).
>
> Kenny
>
> Neil Waterhouse wrote:
>

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