Enya glow plugs?

[Paul Taylor]

Anyone have any experince with these plugs?
#3 and #4

[Steve Helmick]

No. But I read on here that they don't work with all voltage attachment schemes without some modifications. Tower used to carry them, but apparently no longer, leaving Randy Aero as your primary source. Doesn't matter much anyway, if we will be required to use electron power.  Steve 

[proparc]

Doesn't matter much anyway, if we will be required to use electron power.  Steve 

Required-required,what do you know that I don't.

[Steve Helmick]

I just read the latest issue of Model Aviation in "the library", dontcha know!  Steve 

[Randy Cuberly]

Anyone have any experince with these plugs?
#3 and #4

I've been using Enya plugs for more than 20 years.  The #3 is the plug that works best in most stunt engines...works especially well in piped PA's and RO Jetts..  It is a Hot plug with a broad heat range, seems to work almost identically to the Thunderbolt R/C, even though it's very different in structure.
They seem to last forever!
It doesn't work as well in Fox 35's for some strange reason but does work OK.  K&B 1L's seem to work better in Fox's for a strong 2-4.
The #4 is a slightly colder plug and doesn't work as well in piped engines.
OS LA46's run absolutely their best on #3 Enyas...magic tune up!

Draw backs?...Sometimes they're hard to find and they're expensive, around $8.50 for the last one's I bought about a month ago.

Randy Cuberly

[Paul Taylor]

Thanks Randy for the input. I might be able to pick up a few.

[Randy Cuberly]

Thanks Randy for the input. I might be able to pick up a few.

If you decide you don't like them...I'll take them!
Like I said...sometimes they're hard to find!

Randy Cuberly

[Lauri Malila]

 Hi.

 They are good plugs, just a little more expensive as most of the others. I used to use the #4 in piped Irvine .40 & .46RLS. This was before I got Thunderbolt plugs which propably are equally good.
 The #3 works well with DR .60 & .76.
 The only problem with many engines is that enya plugs are quite short reach. Best solution is to machine the head so that plug goes nicely with the combustion chamber, but I know many who just use them without any modification.
 Also, a few times the threaded part in top of the plug came loose, but a bit of Loctite and carefull tightening solved that.
 I still have several left if someone is interested. I don't need them anymore. I just counted about 10 unused #4 and tens of used ones (I used to replace the plug every 80 flights & before contest.) I also have several unused #3 & #5 plugs.

 Lauri

 Lauri
 
 

[Bill Little]

Hi Paul,

We used the #3 in our OS .40VF piped engines and were very pleased.

They do mess up any "clip on" ignitor (sp?) battery that you use and you pretty much have to use that battery only on the #3.  (it is slightly larger where the battery connects.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

[GregArdill]

Enya plugs, as well as any Enya parts you might need, are always available direct from Ken Enya.

http://www.enya-engine.com/catalogueE_top.html

Good prices and really good service from a true gentleman.

Greg

[Randy Cuberly]

Hi Paul,

We used the #3 in our OS .40VF piped engines and were very pleased.

They do mess up any "clip on" ignitor (sp?) battery that you use and you pretty much have to use that battery only on the #3.  (it is slightly larger where the battery connects.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Bill,
I use the Dubro clamp type igniter and have had no problem with changing back and forth between plugs.  The Enya is a little bigger and some care must be used in getting the igniter on the plug, but both of mine seem to work fine.
The twist on type can be a little more stubborn but I've used them also.
Might depend on local tolerances for the igniters!!!!

Randy Cuberly

[Dennis Moritz]

Enya #3 is a great plug. I use them in FPs. Best plug I found.

[Brett Buck]

Anyone have any experince with these plugs?
#3 and #4

   It works fine, if you grind down the center electrode so it will fit in a glow driver. It doesn't appear to be any better than any of many less expensive options, but none of my engines are very fussy about plugs. I still prefer the Thunderbolt 4-cycle plugs and still have an entire card of them somewhere, which should last me the rest of my natural life.

     Brett

[Andrew Tinsley]

Hello Paul,
  I have used the No3 plug for as long as I can remember! Never had a problem with ignitors and they run extremely well with OS 40 VF and LA 46. Not to mention Enya engines!
The only down side is cost, but I buy them in bulk. They do seem to last extremely well so they are not expensive on a per hour basis.

Andrew.

[john e. holliday]

I use the glow plug clip from MBS Model Supply.   No problems with any plug and are easy to disconnect, especially in racing events or carrier.  I even make the cowl on the full fuse stunt planes so I can still use the clip.    Yes I do have some igniters like the Dubro  and have no problems with them either.