Reliable Glow Plug?
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Reliable Glow Plug?
Is there a glow plug that stands out for being more reliable than others? I think what I've been getting from the LHS is McCoy 59's and I'm not happy with them at all. I'm not terribly concerned with performance but more for reliability. $4.50 a pop is getting alittle old. But I do think the stripped glow plug wire thats taped may be the main reason for my recent troubles. LOL Anyway, anyone have any suggestions on a reliable or better glow plug that I could have my LHS stock for me and my buddies?
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RE: Reliable Glow Plug?
I use MC59's fr 20% nitro, and less. For 30% nitro I use MC9's. I also use a glow ignitor, fo MUCH more reliable starting than the "infamous" blue wire provided by Traxxas....
No problems....unlessI lean out to much....keep temps under 270, and they last an average of 2 gallons of fuel..... for lower temps, and MORE HP....come visit with us
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No problems....unlessI lean out to much....keep temps under 270, and they last an average of 2 gallons of fuel..... for lower temps, and MORE HP....come visit with us
http://nitroobsession.proboards79.com/index.cgi you might pick upon some exclusve info....no where else on the net.
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RE: Reliable Glow Plug?
I've been running Megatech Q Plugs almost exclusively for the last 1-2 years, and they've been great!! I have the Picco/OFNA .21 "mid-block" drop in, but they're good in pretty much any truck where you'd use a McCoy or Traxxas plug.
Now, I'm a basher, and I don't tune to the razors edge of leanness/performance. But these plugs claim to be designed specifically for the rigors of MT use, and they do seem to last longer for me. They also fit the blue wire pretty well.
I got a sleeve of 10 on eeebbbaaayyy at a great price, but you can get them almost anywhere these days:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&I=LXEXW7&P=
Dean
Now, I'm a basher, and I don't tune to the razors edge of leanness/performance. But these plugs claim to be designed specifically for the rigors of MT use, and they do seem to last longer for me. They also fit the blue wire pretty well.
I got a sleeve of 10 on eeebbbaaayyy at a great price, but you can get them almost anywhere these days:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&I=LXEXW7&P=
Dean