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Strato Bug question
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Strato Bug question
According to the manual, Strato Bug uses a 302-A head. Is that the small-diameter thread version?
Re: Strato Bug question
No 56 and later means larger thread
But every time I make a blanket statement about Cox I usually regret it
But every time I make a blanket statement about Cox I usually regret it
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Re: Strato Bug question
That is also our understanding but we have two new Strato bugs; allegedly 1955 is the only year they were made but both have the regular-thread glow head. However, they do take a 302-A glow head, which seems for 1956 and later.
Re: Strato Bug question
i think Mud said that some of the later Stratos used the 301-A head, more than likely when a product was noted as new for '19XX' production started in the fall the previous year for the Christmas market.
Re: Strato Bug question
One each of the two in picture. We know the one on the left is the wrong one and the seller is trying to find us the correct one but all the ones he has with correct profile are the small-diameter ones.
Re: Strato Bug question
Cox International wrote:
One each of the two in picture. We know the one on the left is the wrong one and the seller is trying to find us the correct one but all the ones he has with correct profile are the small-diameter ones.
lol, Mud is the king of all Thimble-Drome! just about everything i know is from him! From what i remember, the Strato came out in '54 and ended in '55 with the intro of the Babe Bee in '56. It basicly was a Space bug, with a stunt tank and Space Bug Jr. backplate. toward end of production the 301-A head/cylinder was used.
The 301-A is on the left
Re: Strato Bug question
Alright, it looks like there may have been running change between production runs.
However, our understanding is that this Strato Bug has the wrong glow head: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-COX-049-STRATO-BUG-Model-Airplane-Engine-NEW-Scarce-Engine-NICE/352275800757?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
In which case we are looking to buy a new 302-A head (with the bigger thread) that has the decorative ring at the bottom.
However, our understanding is that this Strato Bug has the wrong glow head: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-COX-049-STRATO-BUG-Model-Airplane-Engine-NEW-Scarce-Engine-NICE/352275800757?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
In which case we are looking to buy a new 302-A head (with the bigger thread) that has the decorative ring at the bottom.
Re: Strato Bug question
Cox International wrote:However, our understanding is that this Strato Bug has the wrong glow head: E-Bay: NOS 1955 COX .049 STRATO-BUG Model Airplane Engine In which case we are looking to buy a new 302-A head (with the bigger thread) that has the decorative ring at the bottom.
E-Bay item #352275800757 photos:
Went for $598.88 US, higher than I imagined, I gather they are very rare, extremely clean even with wrong head.
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Re: Strato Bug question
I think i have seen one of these plugs before and didn't know it was special at the time and most likely passed it along But will keep my eyes out , am sure you would want a NOS !
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Re: Strato Bug question
Its going to be almost imposable to find that head, the one in my photo does not have the little fin.
Since the engine is so valuable maybe you could find a cylinder, piston and head from a Space Bug, I believe the Space Bug had two intake ports also.
At least it would keep the engine authentic.
Also there was a question about the case with no lip and the gasket, a Space bug Jr. would fix that.
Since the engine is so valuable maybe you could find a cylinder, piston and head from a Space Bug, I believe the Space Bug had two intake ports also.
At least it would keep the engine authentic.
Also there was a question about the case with no lip and the gasket, a Space bug Jr. would fix that.
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Re: Strato Bug question
I think the flange was added in '54 to the cast case, most Strato Bugs have the early non-flange case.
Last edited by Mark Boesen on Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:43 am; edited 1 time in total
Re: Strato Bug question
Cool! Than all it needs is Space Bug parts. I’ll buy that flawed Strato from you!
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Re: Strato Bug question
Hi guys, I was reading the thread and I see the price for what was sold that engine U $ 598.88 !!, it's a lot of money. My question is: is this value generated by the collectors and the demand for something unique? or this engine has something special that reaches that number of values? ... I'm interested in learning from you, thanks.
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Re: Strato Bug question
It's classic 'supply and demand' only made for slightly over one year and the popularity of Strato Bug engine. Likewise the early RR-1 with non-anodized case seems to bring less money then the more common yellow anodized case.
Re: Strato Bug question
Mark Boesen wrote:It's classic 'supply and demand' only made for slightly over one year and the popularity of Strato Bug engine. Likewise the early RR-1 with non-anodized case seems to bring less money then the more common yellow anodized case.
Okay, thank you for your response, it's always good to learn and know the why of things.
Congratulations then to whoever has that treasure!
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Re: Strato Bug question
We swapped the head of the Strato Bug from our house collection so that our customer has a complete and authentic engine and the seller is sending us a couple of heads; whereas hopefully one is the correct one.
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