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Warnberg 11-30-2008 09:00 AM

Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 
What are the differences in glow plugs? thicker or thinner wire? bar or non-bar?
What is the difference between a OS #8 plug and a OS Type F? Yes I know the type F is specifically for a 4 stroke but why?

Lets hear the experts out there give us a lesson on glow plugs.... I want to learn....

Thanks

BillS 11-30-2008 09:51 AM

RE: Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 
You might start at web addresses below.

http://www.maxxtraxxusa.com/Glow_Plu..._in_herre_.cfm
http://www.scootworks.com/rdrc/gloplugs.html

Bill

Warnberg 11-30-2008 10:05 AM

RE: Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 
great information...

Thanks

buzzard bait 11-30-2008 10:47 AM

RE: Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 
All the usual sources refer to matching plug heat to nitro content. But it seems like this info should also help when you have an engine designed for no nitro, but all your fuel is 10%. Usual advice is to add a head shim. But you can just use a cool plug, right? Jim

Flying freak 11-30-2008 11:40 AM

RE: Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 


ORIGINAL: buzzard bait

All the usual sources refer to matching plug heat to nitro content. But it seems like this info should also help when you have an engine designed for no nitro, but all your fuel is 10%. Usual advice is to add a head shim. But you can just use a cool plug, right? Jim
Maybe

It depends ome engines with a cooler plug may let you do that other engines will continue to predetonate.

bruce88123 12-01-2008 09:52 AM

RE: Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 
http://www.osengines.com/accys/glowplugs.html
http://www.osengines.com/accys/choosing-glowplugs.html

goirish 12-01-2008 10:12 AM

RE: Lets Talk Glow Plugs
 


Thanks for the good info Bruce. I was having problems with the transition in the cold weather. Tried everything but changing the plug.


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