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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: Dennis Leonhardi on July 05, 2013, 05:42:17 AM

Title: Glow Plugs
Post by: Dennis Leonhardi 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!

Dennis,
taking notes ...
 :)

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Dave_Trible 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.

Dave


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.

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Andrew Saunders 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.
 

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Dennis Leonhardi 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!


Dennis
 :)

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Garf 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.

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Brian Hampton 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.

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Steve Helmick 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

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Brian Hampton on July 08, 2013, 11:18:23 AM

Quote from: Steve Helmick on July 07, 2013, 09:30:09 PM

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

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Dennis Moritz 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.

Title: Re: Glow Plugs
Post by: Jim Thomerson 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.