JohnnyB Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi guys, l've got 2 Boddo and 1 Irvine Mills .75cc diesel motors. They are all great little engines but I would like to adapt at least one of them to R/C control with a throttle conversion. So, my question is - does anyone know if its possible to do the conversion and where I might get the necessary throttle barrel etc from. I'm guessing this is going a bit of a challenge to obtain. Looking forward to any of your suggestions, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi . there is a throttle available for the Mills . A chap was selling all spares for mills including throttled carbs at a swapmeet I went to late last year. I took a card but have mislaid it for the moment I'll have a look for it and PM you his contact details .I would imagine that they are similar thread size etc and worth a call. From memory they cost about £15 ? and looked very nice . I bought a couple of con rods and fuel tanks from him also very good . E.D. Edited By Engine Doctor on 14/02/2013 11:08:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Young Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi, Andrew Boddington had some for sale a few monthes ago, I think I read it in RCM&E. As E.D. has said there are a couple of people in the vintage circuit who make these. I'll see if I can find any details when I get home from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi E.D and Bob, Thank you for your positive replies. I will look forward very keenly to hearing from you later. In the meantime,I will keep my fingers crossed hoping for the best. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 In the distant past I actually throttled both a Mills 75 and 1.3 (both original!) by exhaust restriction alone. It did not throttle down to a true tick over but I am not sure a diesel, particularly a small one, would anyway. It also made them a lot quieter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Try [email protected]. He makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverlandgirl. Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 As has Simon, I have also succesfully throttled a couple of engines with exhaust throttles, all though glow not diesel. On one I made a small butterfly set right into the muffler tail pipe, the other I epoxied a rc carb, less spray bar, from a worn out engine, on to the tail pipe. both worked well, though the second a bit better, producing a very steady, and very quiet idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Peter Rose , who specialises in mills spares, has throttle for the 0.75. I am messaging you with his tel no and email address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Young Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Peter Rose was the person I was thinking of. John is sending you his details I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thank you guy's for taking the trouble to help out. I really appreciate your help and advice. I will let you know how I get on John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Try [email protected]. He makes them. Thank you John for Toms Email address as shown above, but after getting in touch with him he has asked me to inform everyone that due to personal circumstances he no longer produces the throttle units for the Mills engines. He no longer has the time to commit to producing these items and does not want to be inundated with orders and end up disappointing anyone. I have managed to source not one but two Mills .75cc throttles and I would just like to express my sincere Thanks to you guys for your help and advice. Much appreciated. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David King 13 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Johnny, could you let me know where you sourced the throttle for Mills 65 please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I was at Kempton Park (?) when ED introduced their ED Super Fury diesel, especially for model boat racing. It was throttled entirely on the exhaust, very close to the cyinder and ran faultlessly, never seeming to leave the 2 stroke, whereas most diesels tend to "4 stroke" when throttled. It was tasty looking, powerful and utterly reliable. I think throttled diesels are a much under-rated field of experimentation. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Hi i know it's an old thread and a long shot but ... do you chaps know if anyone can supply RC carbs suitable for Irvine Mills .75cc. I've got a couple on Indian Mills 1.3cc and they work great in a KK Rover and a Veron Deacon. Want to use my Irvine Mills in a RC converted Mercury Tiger Moth. Cheers mike Edited By MikeQ on 19/01/2020 13:56:34 Edited By MikeQ on 19/01/2020 13:57:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul d Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I could do with one as well as a unmarked or new prop nut for the Irvine version if anyone feels able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I was thinking of a PAW RC carb and making an adapter out of a bolt. Anyone know the thread size for the Irvine 0.75cc carb assy ... where it screws in to side of crankcase. My motors are buried deep in models in the rafters ... sorry to be lazy. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Ripmax still have some bits **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenenglish Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 There will be a couple going on eBay shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Couple of what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenenglish Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 A couple of Mills throttles, one for a 75 and one for a 1.3, made by the late Arthur Fox about 30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas oliver 1 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Although I am well past my sell by date, I still can make the odd Mills throttles, both with the 1/4 x 40 tpi British versions and the 6mmx 0.75 CS type. I believe the Irvine verions had a 1/4x40 thread also.. Contact me athe Email adress quoted. by Johnny B. T . Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Off post, and I am not usually a reminiscer, but does God speak. He who turned those control line motors wot won, without ( too many) issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas oliver 1 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Referring to my last post, please note that my email adress is in lower case i.e. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hello Thomas just mailed you ... let me know if doesn't get through ... for some reason my address gets bounced now and then. cheers mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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