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Old 01-27-2008 | 09:18 AM
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ok so i put a new plug in and run a tank and the plug does not glow after. i have tried diffrent plugs i think its rich i am about 2 3/4 turns out on the "hsn" (high speed needle) and about 3 turns o the "lsn".... CAN ANYONE HELP THE GLOW PLUGS ARE CHEEP IF YOU BUY ONE BUT ONE EVERY TANK I CANT DO THAT..... I AM NOT RICH.. LOL
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Old 01-27-2008 | 09:42 AM
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What plugs are you using ? and with what % fuel ?
Old 01-27-2008 | 09:45 AM
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i have been useing 20% traxxas. i used the stock plugs now am using os #8 i have tried os a3... any help
i live in pittsburgh temp here is 30 or colder
Old 01-27-2008 | 09:48 AM
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Go 3 full turns out on the HSN, and what temp is the head getting to while breaking it in ?
Old 01-27-2008 | 09:52 AM
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I am way past break in.. temp is kinda hot my bro has our temp gun when i put a drop of water on the head it takes a few sec. to dissapear. so i will go with under 230or so.. if you run to rich can you hurt anything other than just flooding?
Old 01-27-2008 | 09:56 AM
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um I have mine at about 3 full turns out if not more, and are you leaving your glow starter in it while you run it ?
Old 01-27-2008 | 09:58 AM
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oh no i would never leave that in. cool thank you i will try. what about the lsn (low speed neddel)
Old 01-27-2008 | 10:08 AM
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You have to turn your low speed after you get your high speed, it all can be different to the temp out side, but I think mine is set around 3 full turns to, I think.

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