glow plug problems
07-21-2007, 11:44 PM
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glow plug problems
in the past 2 weeks ive gone through 2 traxxas super duty glow plugs in my jato 3.3. both times the filament had broke, and both times it happened wen it rolled over. i know its not running too lean because the temp is 250. can you guys help me?????
07-21-2007, 11:54 PM
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RE: glow plug problems
What kind of glow starter are you using? Maybe it has a short? I cant think of anyting engine related that would cause a plug to break. They are built to handle compression after all.
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RE: glow plug problems
im using the stock ez start system. mite me tappin the throttle wen at least 1 wheel is on the ground tryin 2 get it to roll over make a difference?
07-31-2007, 09:09 PM
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RE: glow plug problems
I have a glow plug problem too. I have a hobbico aerostar 40 trainer with a .46 OS engine in it. The last few times I flew it I noticed the power was dramatically decreased and it even cut out one time and I had to dead stick land it. When I got to looking at the motor I noticed I could unscrew the glow plug by hand. I tighten down the glow plug with a wrench so it is pretty tight when I take it up, it some how keeps working its way loose when its in the air. Does anyone have a solution to why it does that. Should I just lock tight the glow plug in?
Thanks David G.
Thanks David G.
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RE: glow plug problems
ORIGINAL: davidgeorge212
I have a glow plug problem too. I have a hobbico aerostar 40 trainer with a .46 OS engine in it. The last few times I flew it I noticed the power was dramatically decreased and it even cut out one time and I had to dead stick land it. When I got to looking at the motor I noticed I could unscrew the glow plug by hand. I tighten down the glow plug with a wrench so it is pretty tight when I take it up, it some how keeps working its way loose when its in the air. Does anyone have a solution to why it does that. Should I just lock tight the glow plug in?
Thanks David G.
I have a glow plug problem too. I have a hobbico aerostar 40 trainer with a .46 OS engine in it. The last few times I flew it I noticed the power was dramatically decreased and it even cut out one time and I had to dead stick land it. When I got to looking at the motor I noticed I could unscrew the glow plug by hand. I tighten down the glow plug with a wrench so it is pretty tight when I take it up, it some how keeps working its way loose when its in the air. Does anyone have a solution to why it does that. Should I just lock tight the glow plug in?
Thanks David G.
As for the original topic, use a glow igniter not the stock ez-start one. See if that changes anything. If not try changing plugs.
