In praise of the Enya #3

Not the best plug for all applications just most.

Tested the engine I want to power the newly acquired "Racer", a scrubbed 4002 Enya .19. For some reason a previous owner filed ENYA off the case and polished it. Ok, as long as it runs.

5% nitro (recommended 5-10%) turning a recommended 9/4 prop three turns out it showed promise but would not run. Pop, run a few turns and stop. Sizzle and spitting fuel I turned the needle in a quarter turn, then a half. Same thing. Times about 20 minutes with varying needle settings.

Finally getting a little tired of this I broke out one of my last two NIP Enya #3's. Flipped the prop, caught running poorly. Turned the needle out maybe a turn and it just took off running strong. Set there running smoothly for about a minute or more until the tank ran out of fuel. I have two 30 second movies but can't load them here. Found my Racer engine.





Vintage engine on vintage airplane. Works for me. But I still feel badly about not being to use that Cox TD.15.

I want to use a spinner, but of all my props this is my only 9/4 and I will have to drill it out to use the provided spacer. I have bunches of 9/6+ wooden props but the hubs are to thick to accept the spinners backplate plus the prop washer. This nylon Top Flight just doesn't look right, besides it's not Ken approved.

I have thought about sanding down and balancing a 9/6 to fit the shaft of the Enya, but that may not be a great idea. Anyone have a sacrificial wood 9/4? I'll trade you for most any size prop of your choice.



I'm pretty sure this plane had a spinner at one time. Also an Enya .19 instead of that Fox .15 as the mounting holes suggest.