Community
Search
Notices
Glow Engines Discuss RC glow engines

blowing glow plugs...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-14-2004, 06:20 PM
  #1  
Mitty
Thread Starter
 
Mitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Jackson, MS
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default blowing glow plugs...

Hello fellows.
I ran in to a problem,Whenever i bump on the landing a little harder then usual my glow plug goes bad.I think its because of the shock but not sure..Is there any way to eliminate such co$ty problem?Learning to land without bump is easy but any other means to fix the problem?
Thanks
Old 08-14-2004, 07:17 PM
  #2  
Stripes
Senior Member
My Feedback: (19)
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Orchard park, NY
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: blowing glow plugs...

Blowing plugs regularly is a lean condition. I presume if you do it during landing you are lean on the low speed needle.
Old 08-14-2004, 07:19 PM
  #3  
Stripes
Senior Member
My Feedback: (19)
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Orchard park, NY
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: blowing glow plugs...

Of course, if your description of the problem is incorrect then you are lean on the high speed needle.
Old 08-15-2004, 08:20 AM
  #4  
Mitty
Thread Starter
 
Mitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Jackson, MS
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: blowing glow plugs...

I had to enlarge airbleed screw because it was loading up on the low side,I finally got it where it won't load up on low side,then wide open throttle was about 300 back from peak rpm,so i assume it isnt the case,since i know for a fact its not lean on a low .I pinch tube when its idling and it still increase rpms.Any other possible causes?
Old 08-20-2004, 11:07 PM
  #5  
jschenck
My Feedback: (23)
 
jschenck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Papillion, NE NE
Posts: 440
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: blowing glow plugs...

If the engine is running fine, then try a lower heat glow plug. You might also think about lowering your nitro content since too much nitro will also blow plugs.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



Contact Us - Manage Preferences Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.