Yeah, I let it run for a while with the glow power on, and then disconnected it. Good catch on seeing the glow power was on for the photo! I was wondering whom, if anyone would notice that.

It ran fine without glow power; just like my other engines. They will often idle just a hair slower with the glow power on, and this one is the same, though it idles quite slow without glow power as well.

I really wasn't sure how it would run without the glow power on, as I put some old non-idle bar Fox plugs I had in it for break in. I've noticed that often times with these Gas/Glow jobs that they will "eat" a glow plug on break in due to the tiny metal particles shed during the initial break in. That's why I put some old "disposable" glow plugs in it to start. After another tank of fuel, I will change over to the OS or Saito 4 stroke plugs that I normally use. I expect then it will handle even nicer and run smoother; though I have no complaints at this point anyway... It might also pick up a touch of power as the hotter plugs will advance the timing somewhat.

So be warned everyone... If your new engine starts acting "flaky" after a while when first run, change the glow plug. You will find that the glow plug looks fine, but it has been contaminated by tiny metal particles and it's bad. Put a new plug in and the engine will start acting normally again.

Cool project and I'm REALLY happy with the engine.

AV8TOR