Enya of the Month (45 TV Model 600I)

Just finished up reconditioning this:
Enya 45 TV Model 600I plain bronze bearing engine.





Saw the same engine on *bay and that seller wire brushed the entire engine.
Selling for $140.00
That's like removing the finish off a Chippendale furniture --- reducing its value (immensely).

This engine was made in 1964 with the finned head for 1 year.
The previous version (for one year -- nick named baldy) didn't have the finned head but a solid head from bar stock (no fins).
(before the ball bearing version came out the following year for MRC = Model Rectifier Corporation)

the engine was reviewed in:
“Engine Review”
M.A.N. March 1965
The engine's “extremely high torque, which reached 75oz. in. at between six and seven thousand RPM.”
Excellent power to weight ratio would be even better, but twin needle carburetor accounts for nearly 1/5 of
engines total weight, or almost 2oz.
“The throttle works extremely well” although both needle valves “look dangerously near the propeller.”
Despite finding “a fair level of vibration” when running & “liable to kick-back sharply” if flooded.
The 45 as being “a very good general-purpose radio control engine.”
“It is an extremely well made & finished engine, with a lot of attention given to obtaining “optimum” fits and running
clearances”, but “by no means outstanding in power output.”

Enya spec. at 0.55 BHP @12,400 RPM.

The spinner was included from Enya as a purchased option to match the engine.
Also inside the box is extra items to change the engine to a U-control engine with 2 different venturi inserts (sport/speed?)