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Offline AirClassix

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Glow Plugs
« on: July 05, 2013, 05:42:17 AM »
For stunt and sport flying, what is your choice of glow plugs for

(1) OS FP/LA .10
(2) OS FP/LA .15
(3) OS FP/LA .25
(4) OS FP/LA .40/.46

Don't forget to specify reach, please - Thanks!

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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 06:02:58 AM »
I like Glow Devils for most everything.  They have standard or idle bar, long and short.  I prefer the idle bar for pipes.  There are from Sonic Tronics in Pa.  Order on line.  They also have one special for OS engines- replaces type F.

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Addendum:  Plug length is determined by the manufacturer depending on how the head was machined.  Refer to their instructions.  As a general rule I would think .15 and larger would use long.  The .10 may use short.  You might damage it trying to use long.
« Last Edit: July 05, 2013, 08:05:25 AM by Dave_Trible »
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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 09:22:44 AM »
Just like dave, i started using a Glow devil 300 in my FP 40 and i love the plug and how the engine runs.
 

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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 09:40:03 AM »
One of the reasons I ask about reach is that some express a preference for the OS #8 plug in .25 and larger engines.  If I'm not mistaken, OS defines that as a "medium reach" plug ... correct me if I'm wrong!


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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 03:47:31 PM »
The OS LA 40 is supposed to take a medium reach plug. When I pulled the head, I found out otherwise. With a medium reach plug, it came up short. You need to pull the head to confirm plug length.

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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 06:59:14 PM »
Both OS and Enya plugs have always been "medium" reach and why this is no one seems to know. However, based only on my 40/46 VF's, a medium reach is too short while a long reach is a fraction too long but not enough to worry about. Enya at least seem to machine their heads to suit a medium length plug although a long reach with an extra washer fits very well.

Of you don't want to take the heads off to check then I'd use a short or medium plug for the 10 and maybe the 15 while a long reach would be fine in the larger engines. For heat range I'd go with a hot plug but brand is up to you because everyone has their own ideas. Personally I use Taipan plugs.

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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2013, 09:30:09 PM »
Are Taipan glowplugs made in Australia? I can't imagine Gordon B. having them made elsewhere, but how about now?  ??? Steve
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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2013, 11:18:23 AM »
Are Taipan glowplugs made in Australia?
Yep, they're still made in Australia but by Lion Electronics in Perth, Western Australia.
http://www.tnet.com.au/~lion/Taipan_Glow_Plugs.htm

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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2013, 03:55:59 AM »
I've been using Enya #3 and thunderbolt RC for years in my FP40s, Tower 40s, and LA46s. Excellent running engines.

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Re: Glow Plugs
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2013, 02:31:59 PM »
I use Fox 2 volt longs in engines where they will fit.   I don't race anymore so I don't know how they would be racing.  Back in the day, we used GloBee plugs to race. 

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