Cox engines are used to power compact model airplanes,cars and boats. The engines were manufactured for over half a century between 1945 until 2006 by L.M. Cox Manufacturing Co. Inc. which later evolved into "Cox Hobbies Inc." followed by "Cox Products" and finally purchased by Estes Industries and became Cox Models. Early 2009 Estes Industries ceased production of Cox engines and sold off their leftover inventory to many privately owned companies from the US and Canada.
Early Engines
The engines are available in a variety of choices and vary from .010 cubic in.,the Tee Dee to .15 cubic in., the Conquest. The First were produced from 1949 until 1960 and included the models Space Bug Junior, Thimble Drome, Space Bug, Space Hopper, Strato Bug as well as the Thermal Hopper. All offered a displacement of .049 cubic in . and used a common rear reed valve induction design.
Core Engines
Mid 50's until the mid 90's the Bee models were crafted which included the standard Pee Wee, Babe Bee , Golden Bee and high performance Black Widow, Killer Bee and Venom. All Bee series engines consisted of an machined aluminum crankcase instead of a casted crankcase. The high performance motors offered a significantly improved upon reed valve intake system along with upgraded fuel transfer and tuned exhaust porting.
Most Popular
From 1960 until 1996 the most famous Cox engine produced was the Tee Dee. The engine highlighted a peripheral port venturi, three-way fluted transfer port plus a high quality crankshaft. Tee Dee engines are available in .010, .020, .049, .051, .09 and .15 ci. The Medallion motor was additionally released at that time but ended up being the Tee Dee with less expensive components. The engine was dependable however could not perform as effectively as the Tee Dee.
An incredible number of engines were produced over the years helping to make them the most recognized model airplane engine on the globe. Even though manufacture of these particular engines halted many years back , engines dating back to the 1950s continue to be bought and sold "as new" in large quantities worldwide. Cox engines have stood the test of time and have continue to fly on.
