Jeremy Belgrove Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Just purchased this engine named Blue Bird N.S 46. I have searched the net but can't find any info about who makes it and other details.Can Anybody help me with any info about this engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rolls Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I had a Blue Bird 46 back in 1990. A well made, powerful engine. I don't remember whether or not 'NS' featured in its name, I'm afraid. It was the equal in performance of the run of the mill ball bearing 46s of its vintage. Not seen it advertised for a good few years (but to be fair, I haven't been looking)HTHMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Jeremy. I used the Bluebird 46 engines back in the late eighties early nineties when both me and my sons were learning to fly. They were good engines easy to start etc but fragile . The crankcase would break if you gave it a hard stare , so we got through a few . they were distributed by MFA products who I believe are situated at Deal in Kent . Might be worth giving them a look up for any remaining spares . The other common problem with the 46 was the carb barrel guide pin kept comming loose or ocassionally snapped . This left the model flying at full throttle . I still have one cut away as a desk toy ( also useful to show the workings to any interested newcomers.) Use and enjoy . Happy landings.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Belgrove Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks Mike and Engine doctor for your info. I think i will just run engine, clean and store with rest of my collection of engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton clinton Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 hi i was wondering where i can get a carb barrel guide pin for my ns 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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