Help with model engine

truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

A couple of years ago I inherited a model aeroplane engine, when a close friend of the family died.

The engine is (I think) A Frog 100 1cc Diesel engine. I tried to start it up when I first got it, but failed. I was sat looking at it before and decided to have a look at it, chances are it hadn't been fired up in the last 50 or so years. I took the barrel off, and found the problem: There was no piston.

I would like it get the engine up and running in memory of Jim, something that I presume he had never managed.

Does anyone know anywhere I could get parts for such an old engine? I think it was made in the 40s/50's. Or any forums of interest?

Thanks very much.

Mark
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headgear · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Karma :

E-Bay under model engines, quite often there are spares and non runners etc. Smile

https://search.ebay.co.uk/Frog-100-Diesel-engine_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQfromZR40QQssPageNameZRC0021
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truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

Already had a look there, the only one there is a MKIII, I think this one is earlier.

Will try and get a picture up later.

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Found this information in the cupboard it was kept in:

Frog 100 1cc Diesel MKI

1948

Serial No. 4924
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Current: Suzuki RG 125 Gamma, Honda H100, Triumph Tiger 800XC, Suzuki SV650 (minitwin)