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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 5:27:17 PM   
Dazzler



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Status: offline 		I went to my LHS last week to get some Type F glow for my 4 strokers, they want $7.50 each for them, but were out of stock. I went to another Hobby shop, and this guy wants $10.99 each, so I stopped by Hobbytown later in the week, and they want $8.99 each. What are these thing made of ? I ended up buying a KB 4C plug which was $5.25 to see if it worked good, I havent tried it yet, but I dont want to get my planes use to $9.00 glow plugs, if I dont have too. Spark plugs for your automobiles arent that much. Daz...

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 7:25:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you can get your motor to run without using the OS F plug then by all means, use it. Some motors just run best with it. Some don't care. There are a lot of brands out there. The new plugs that come in Saito's now are pretty good in the Saito's. I have some plugs in ASP four cycles that who knows what brand they are but they work nice in them. They were in the engines new when I bought them. Fox has the Miracle plug. Horizon sells two or three kinds of Four cycle plugs. The Enya plug has been good in some 4 cycle engines. Hobby people sell a 4 cycle plug. There are other brands out there like the McCoy plug.

OS thinks they have the market cornered and they can charge what ever they want to for OS engines, engine parts and Futaba Radios. The products are good but I think they are trying to GOUGE the market. I buy Hytec recievers instead of Futaba and I don't have many OS engines in spite of what the Snobs on here keep blowing about these two products. And that's mostly because other engines give you more value for your dollar. Not all OS products are the best in the world. The Futaba 127 reciever with its two piece reciever board is notorious for glitches. The OS 46FX has been subject to peeling, etc. This is a free market country. The best value for your money wins. I like the Futaba 8 channel transmitters but I use the Hitec Supreme recievers with them. I have two OS 46 FX's that have always run perfect but their past reputation has me scared of them.

I have some OS F plugs but I only use them in a couple engines that I have, that run best with them. I have other 4 cycles that are not so picky. If you engine doesn't like the off brand of plug, try some different fuel in it to see if you can get it to work.

Shop around over the net and see where you can pick them up cheaper. There are several mail order places that advertise that they have the cheapest prices on OS F plugs. But still they are too high in my opinion.

If your local hobby shop wanted $7.99 each for them, and the other places wanted more, I would try to support your LHS that gave the good price and stay away from those other places.

Good luck,

Jim

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 8:26:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not a whole lot cheaper, and because they aren't advertised as heavily ,not as well known . The Enya #3 is as good or in my book better than the OS F plug. All the performance AND they last LONGER than the OS F.
All you can do is try them

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 8:48:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ladyflyer: I hope you have detailed records of how much longer Enya#3 glow plugs last than OS F plug, as your statement is very general in nature. Is the Enya plug the same heat range as the OS plug, and what affect does different percentages of nitro have on each plug. Most plugs will last a long time if the engine is not run lean, wouldn't you agree.

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 9:08:57 PM   
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Status: online 		Platinum and lots of it in the alloy they use for the element I think. I've also had good luck with the K&B 4cycle.

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 9:39:14 PM   
Dazzler



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Status: offline 		Ladyflyer, I like the Enya #3's I use them in my 2 strokes, but for my 4 strokes they dont seem to like the Enya #3 as much. The type F ran alot better in my 4 stroke. I purchased this KB 4C, but have yet to try it. Daz.. Thanks

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Re: why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 9:43:04 PM   
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Status: online 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dazzler
I went to my LHS last week to get some Type F glow for my 4 strokers, they want $7.50 each for them, but were out of stock. I went to another Hobby shop, and this guy wants $10.99 each, so I stopped by Hobbytown later in the week, and they want $8.99 each. What are these thing made of ? I ended up buying a KB 4C plug which was $5.25 to see if it worked good, I havent tried it yet, but I dont want to get my planes use to $9.00 glow plugs, if I dont have too. Spark plugs for your automobiles arent that much. Daz... [/QUOTE]

Here you go Daz, probably the cheapest place on the planet for OS plugs, only $5.29

http://www.centralhobbies.com/Accessories/GloPlug.html


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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/12/2002 9:54:10 PM   
Dazzler



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Status: offline 		Thanks Can773, thats what I was looking for, now that is a much more reasonable price. I will order some bulk Monday, now my LHS needs to get their prices down to $5.39 too, or I will just have to order my 4 stroke plugs. Thanks again, Daz...

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/13/2002 5:00:14 AM   
m.gramling



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Status: offline 		The reason they cost so much in my opinion......is that they are worth it . Your right they are expensive if you have an engine that eats them like candy. I have had my type F plug in my YS 63 for little over a year now.

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OS "F" PLUG - 5/13/2002 5:00:54 AM   
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Status: online 		I travel to Japan pretty frequently, OS F plugs only cost about me about $4.60 (600 yen)! Bought a whole card in March to last me the season. The new YS 4 stroke plugs are the same price. If you look at them side by side, only the packaging looks different, and they are cheaper over here than the OS. Might be worth looking into.

Jon

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/13/2002 8:03:58 AM   
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Status: online 		To the best of my knowledge, OS doesn't sell anything direct in the US. The OS importer does. Blame them for high OS prices.

There was a time when OS engines were cheaper than other brands of engines. Even cheaper than K&B and Fox, back when they were the best glow engines made for the average sport flyer.

I use many different brands of glow plugs and I'm always on the search for something a little better, or different, for that special application that pops up now and then. I do like OS Type-F glow plugs. For me, they last a very long time, so I don't wince too bad when it is time to pay for a new one. I do shop around, when I have the time.


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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/14/2002 4:00:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		I payed 410 yen per plug's for the last card of 12 I bought...
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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/14/2002 4:56:48 AM   
Ladyflyer



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Status: offline 		Ed Cregger, You hit a home run with that statement. When GP took the distributorship of OS and Super Tigre away from World Engines and John Maloney the prices nearly doubled overnight.
I have also heard it said there is a pretty stiff duty on imported goods containing Platinum. Someone else may have info on that.

Taildragger; Quote:
[COLOR=blue]"Ladyflyer: I hope you have detailed records of how much longer Enya#3 glow plugs last than OS F plug, as your statement is very general in nature. Is the Enya plug the same heat range as the OS plug, and what affect does different percentages of nitro have on each plug. Most plugs will last a long time if the engine is not run lean, wouldn't you agree."[/COLOR]

Geez Not at all general. The OS F and the Enya #3 are the corresponding plugs of the two makers ! They are very close in heat range and performance. The difference is durability I have found after using both for many years is so obvious detailed records are not necessary to determine the more durable of the two. ....................And if I DON"T have detailed records? JAIL ??? OR WHAT ???
I am not the only one,
We have quite a few people at our small (115 member) club. As the word spreads more and more are using the #3. It is not at all unusual to see a #3 going strong after 3 seasons of regular use. Sometimes we replace them just BECAUSE they are three years old !
I have YS ,Saito and Enya 4 strokes ,using Powermaster 20% almost exclusively now. And the #3 is tops for me . I only suggested TRYING them . I didn't know someone would demand "DETAILED RECORDS" I hope you were KIDDING !

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why are OS Type F glow plugs so expensive? - 5/14/2002 5:13:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		I agree with LF, my Enya #3's last forever, I cant even remember throwing one away. I've been using them for 2 seasons now on my 2 strokes. Daz...

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