Picco 26 problem help please.
 

I keep burning up glo plugs.......? I'm running at 250-270 deg with tons of smoke it seems like its running plenty rich but I keep burning up plugs. I've gone through 3 OS #8 plugs in one tank of fuel. Any ideas?

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

richen it up, i try and keep my engines @ about 130 or less.

bubbafien

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

You mean 230 correct???

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

lol make sure that your glow plug warmer doesnt need new batteries. Thought I burnt one up also but I didnt just needed a new battery :D

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

Someone wrote in that he had put McCoy 59's in his and it worked much better. I would definitely fatten it up first though. Be careful with the pull start as well. Be kinda hard to start if the glo starter was dead ;)

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

The #3 are HOT plugs....If you are running 20% nitro or higher, you might try a #8, or even a A5. I would personally run the A5 if your using 20% or more if it runs good with it, they have a very durable wire, and last FOREVER...practically. I think I almost got a gallon out of one. I am running 25% in my OS RZVBO1.21 and the A5 is what it came with allthough, it can use the #8 or even the super cold R5(when using 30-30%+!) Here is the heat range chart from os.....

You want to use a colder plug the highewr percentage of nitro you are using...the #3 is for super rich conditions (break in) only. After you break the engine in, you need to switch to a colder plug (#8, A5). :)

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

wow thanx for the temp chart. I think i just fig'd out my temp problem. Idiot LHS sold me A3 telling me they were a medium plug. Damn fools, no wonder im running 270-300 in az on 20% nitro. Plug recomendation of the year award goes out to the hobby bench in phx, az

Picco 26 problem help please.
 

A3 does work well for break in, but I would first try the A5 and if it works keep with it, if not go for the #8. youll be surprised the A3 is like $3.79 and the R5 is $6.99 but they last soooooooo long! As you are about to find out.....