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Old 10-08-2007 | 02:06 PM
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Default RE: JetCat Kero Start?

OK, I talked to JetCat this morning and was told that an Ohm meter is not a reliable way to check a Kero Plug.
The only good way to check the plug is to remove it from the engine connect the red lead to the top of it and hold the kero plug case against the motor case.
Using the GSU go into test mode and and use the glow plug/kero plug test function to see if the plug glows bright red.

I was told that erosion of the ceramic is normal, "It is a nasty environment inside the combustion chamber".
They do have the new Kero Plugs in stock at $150 ea.
The old ones had a nichrome wire wound around the ceramic that would burn out. The new plugs do not have a wire to burn out and are being made by a different manufacturer than the old ones.
I was also told that after a no start the engine will be flooded and will not start till blown out.

I am hoping to have time to test my kero plug as instructed tonight so that I can get whatever is needed before the weekend.