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05-06-2011, 10:42 AM

jayseas

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glow plugs

Are the O'Donell plugs any good?

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05-06-2011, 11:55 AM

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RE: glow plugs

O'Donnel products are intended for the R/C car market, not aircraft, so if you're looking for a glow plug for your R/C car, great. If not, ...

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05-06-2011, 05:23 PM

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RE: glow plugs

http://merlinglowplugs.com/main_page.html You might try some of these Merlin Plugs. Kind of depends on you application. Some of these work very well though.

Check out the comparison list also.

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05-06-2011, 06:06 PM

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RE: glow plugs

I see Merlin has the old Glowbee style flat wound element type plugs. Interesting...I had decent results with those 35 years ago.

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05-07-2011, 06:35 AM

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RE: glow plugs

Yeah, 35 yrs ago was when I stopped my C/L flying. I just got some 1/2 A plugs from Merlin for my AP Wasp engine for my Baby Flite Streak. Going back to my roots before I get to old.