Originally Posted by
Heli-NuBee
Just for fun, I tried using one of my G5 glow plugs in an EVO 10CC gas engine. It did not work. I tried several times but the engine would not run. I have seen others try this with NGH and Saito engines on YouTube that seem to work but the EVO 10CC engine would not run. I could not even get a pop out of the EVO on glow. When I put the spark plug back in and connect the ignition, the engine runs just fine. There must be a bit more to the OS gas/glow engine than just a new glow plug.
Best wishes and good safe flying.
Heli-NuBee (AKA Roger the radial rabbit)
The material of the filament is probably a different material for gasoline.