Webra Winner 2.5 cc

Model	WEBRA WINNER II
Manufacturer	Webra-Fein-Modelltechnik, Berlin, Germany
Distributed by	Webra-Fein-Modelltechnik, Berlin, Germany
Series / Series Issue	s / n
Year of manufacture	1974
Displacement	2.46 cc (0.150 cu.-In.)
Diameter	14 mm. (0.551 in.).
Career	16 mm. (0.630-in.)
Power Class	Diesel
Time	2
Type of carburetor	Fixed (no speed control)
Admission	Rotary valve front (crankshaft)
Inner bearing	Not
Bearing outer	Not
Crankshaft on crankcase	If
Crankshaft on bronze	Not
Fuel	Ether / Petroleum / Oil
Condition	New
Comments	Range of Webra sport. Motor without ball bearings, sleeve steel radial piston transfer and mehanita. Motor designed for the general public, uncomplicated and easy operation.Maintains a strong resemblance to the Webra Record last generation.

Published on 2 Mar 2014
In this episode you can see how this lovely old school long-stroke runs.The engine is actually as old as I am and was offered to me for rebuilding. Due to the lose of the original piston, connecting rod and wrist-pin the rebuild was a bit more difficult than it normally would be, to make this old beauty into a runner again. I used for a pattern a piston from another engine and a simple dummy connecting rod made up from sheet aluminium to get the right distances correct specially the eye to eye dimension from big end to small. I got the needed sizes pretty well and very close to what it should be. The run-in the clip is the 4th run after the rebuild and the engine is still a bit tight at top dead center, so more runs are needed to get the right fit for the new piston and liner combination.. The engine starts very easily, as is expected of a long-stroke, but all Webras have these nice properties.The Webra engines were always very well made and were known for the superb internal fits and finishes. All of these factors resulted in them also being superb starters.
The bore in the crankshaft for induction is pretty small, so the engine could be easy tuned a bit for extra performance by simply opening up the bore. The again this engine was never build for fast rpm, but more as a solid sports motor that can swing larger propellers..Running it with a 7 x 6 is not recommended by the makers. .A 8 x 6 will be good for combat, as long you don't run it over the max. rpm. The 10 x 4 old wooden prop moved a lot air and the engine is not run in yet.
I miss having the Komet and Winner in my collection......so maybe one day I will get lucky and make this lovely "Webra Family" of mine complete.

 Dummy Connecting rod used to establish required dimensions and engine timing

 Making the new piston

 All new parts ready for assembly

 visual check to confirm that the arrangement is true for correct engine operation

 Still missing its spinner but ready for operation

 Mounted in the test stand with a wooden 10 x 4 Top-Flite propeller mounted 

Clip of the fourth run after the rebuild 

Russian Rhytm 3,2cc Special

Russian Rhytm 3,2cc Special

 Below are shown three types of cylinder liners for the Rhyme all with different porting

 Below is shown an original early 4 port engine which are reputed to be the best performers. 

 More examples of Rhyme product boxes

 Below the 1978 Rhytm have 3 hold down bolts and 2 port liners that are considered to be not as well made as earlier models.. 

 Below are shown all the various types.

 In the early 1980's the organization decided to produce the Rhytm III with a completely different liner capable to produce more power.

 A stock of new liners had been produced when the decision was made to cancel the project and concentrate on the superior KMD design instead.

 Below I show an example of the superb KMD from my own private collection.

 Below an other schnuerle ported Rhytm in my collection which needs some work before running.

 And now the featured engine: the re-bored Rhytm 3.2 cc with schuerle porting and ABC piston/cylinder setup from the year 1913. 

 My new custom made engine is beautiful made in the Ukraine by engine building experts; featuring ABC setup and Schnuerle ports and excellent fits.

 Note the rear exhaust port

Published on 27 Jan 2014 
In this clip I show a unique engine.Its a re-bored Rhytm 3,2 cc diesel with ABC setup. I was very lucky to get my hands on this engine, thanks to my friend Pavel. Its custom made on a special order by Mr,Yashin, and they are not sold on the web or in shops, as far I know. Everything is still tight and further running in is required. I don't have any details about the output goal should be around 0,5 hp maybe, or perhaps more. I put a bit the background story of the early Rhytm to it,as it was a very popular engine in all eastern European countries. If you got one of the first type, and its well mad, it can really perform excellently. And further,if you have a 2 port Rhytm, no matter if a 4 bolt head or 3 bolt version, the 4 port "Ollie " cylinder will not fit. The bore in the crankcase is just a bit bigger! Similar to the Russian MK-16 and MK-17.....looks almost the same, but parts can't be exchanged. You can always make it fit of course. But it will need an alloy or steel ring to fill up the space. I hope to make one day a more detailed story about the Rhytm, as its a long story...I hope, there will be enough interest for it, as there is almost no information about this issue on the web.

Watch the first test run

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw2P1xgqAWCuTkw1V2RnR2d5djA/edit?usp=sharing