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Suggestions for Glow plug clips and glow plugs - 7/12/2003 5:49:09 AM   
Zeetah


 

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From: Redmond, WA,
Status: offline 		I have a oxidized Cox clip that isn't working very well.

I have been using a cotter pin and while it does work better but, I don't want to mess with my fingers and the prop.

What are good sources for Glow plugs for a black widow ? Do I need to worry about shims ?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Harjit
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Suggestions for Glow plug clips and glow plugs - 7/12/2003 6:38:21 AM   
Tim Wiltse-RCU



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Status: offline 		A good place for Cox parts is Burnis Ray at Parts is Parts. Tons of stuff to restore your Cox or other make of engine. Cox .049 heads are $8.

Later,
Tim

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Suggestions for Glow plug clips and glow plugs - 7/13/2003 5:54:34 AM   
Andrew


 

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Status: offline 		I like the following simply because it allows me to use the standard glow plug battery/starter that I use with other planes.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBWL9&P=7

Andrew

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Suggestions for Glow plug clips and glow plugs - 8/6/2003 4:18:56 AM   
A.M. Claussen


 

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From: Mexico City, MEXICO
Status: offline 		I've been using a "Magnum" brand Glow plug clip, it has a spring to close it and applies a higher pressure to the contacts, which is needed to really make good contact and ensure the glow plug in the Norvels gets full voltage. I even replaced the pair of cables with a heavier gage wire (used coiled cord taken from an extensible electrical extension 18 AWG) to retract the clip fast when I disconnect it as soon as engine starts. Prevents tangled cords and makes operation safer... I'll never use the Cox type clip again!
(BTW-I also put this type of coiled cord in my home made starter, and it works nicely)

Alfredo M. Claussen-Mexico City (at more than 7350' asl, you HAVE to build light!)


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Suggestions for Glow plug clips and glow plugs - 8/8/2003 3:17:15 AM   
Lynn S



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From: Bolivar, TN, USA
Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Andrew
I like the following simply because it allows me to use the standard glow plug battery/starter that I use with other planes.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBWL9&P=7

Andrew [/QUOTE]


I will have to try one of those head lite clips. I have one of those nicad clip on batteries. I let it sit around for around ten years and to my amazement it charged up and works fine.
This and my electric starter will make starting a lot easier.

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Suggestions for Glow plug clips and glow plugs - 8/9/2003 3:50:42 AM   
Zeetah


 

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From: Redmond, WA,
Status: offline 		I bought one of the Model Lite clips.

Unfortunately, it didn't fit the head very well. I flipped the prongs to make it easier to clip on (big piece on bottom and small piece on top) and it now works very well.

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