1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
09-07-2008, 02:32 PM
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1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
My buggy runs fine as long as I keep the glow plug charger on it even after it's warmed up. The second I remove it it dies.
Do I need a new glow plug or a different one?
Do I need a new glow plug or a different one?
09-07-2008, 06:06 PM
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RE: 1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
ORIGINAL: saleen308
My buggy runs fine as long as I keep the glow plug charger on it even after it's warmed up. The second I remove it it dies.
Do I need a new glow plug or a different one?
My buggy runs fine as long as I keep the glow plug charger on it even after it's warmed up. The second I remove it it dies.
Do I need a new glow plug or a different one?
Its either running Way too lean or Way too Rich.......
My Guess would be Way too rich.....
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09-08-2008, 06:59 AM
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RE: 1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
thats the first sign the plug is bad. Its not a tuning issue. Running rich or lean wil kill the plug but if you take off the ignitor and it dies , the plug is shot.
09-08-2008, 10:42 PM
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RE: 1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
ORIGINAL: HimotoRacingUSA
I think its a bad plug, lol
i like our plugs, the eg0002 or the os a3 but its all a matter of prefrence.
I think its a bad plug, lol
i like our plugs, the eg0002 or the os a3 but its all a matter of prefrence.
ORIGINAL: Chubbysdad
thats the first sign the plug is bad. Its not a tuning issue. Running rich or lean wil kill the plug but if you take off the ignitor and it dies , the plug is shot.
thats the first sign the plug is bad. Its not a tuning issue. Running rich or lean wil kill the plug but if you take off the ignitor and it dies , the plug is shot.
The Plug is simply a spiral filament (like a light bulb). Igniter Voltage from insulated pin to ground makes it glow. If the filament is open,(breaks or burnt up) it cant glow and Engine wont start.
If the filament is intact, it WILL glow (Ohms Law), and if it glows and your engine is tuned (all else being OK) then the Engine should fire up and run.
So,,,, what am I missing here "O Wise Ones) ?
09-09-2008, 11:33 AM
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RE: 1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
ORIGINAL: Redharris
Ok...I don't Doubt you guys, but I need to Understand this.......
The Plug is simply a spiral filament (like a light bulb). Igniter Voltage from insulated pin to ground makes it glow. If the filament is open,(breaks or burnt up) it cant glow and Engine wont start.
If the filament is intact, it WILL glow (Ohms Law), and if it glows and your engine is tuned (all else being OK) then the Engine should fire up and run.
So,,,, what am I missing here "O Wise Ones) ?
it has something to do with the platinum coil, it will light up with an igniter on it but once the juice is taken away they wont keep igniting. Why is another story, i never questioned it, its just the way it is, lol
ORIGINAL: HimotoRacingUSA
I think its a bad plug, lol
i like our plugs, the eg0002 or the os a3 but its all a matter of prefrence.
I think its a bad plug, lol
i like our plugs, the eg0002 or the os a3 but its all a matter of prefrence.
ORIGINAL: Chubbysdad
thats the first sign the plug is bad. Its not a tuning issue. Running rich or lean wil kill the plug but if you take off the ignitor and it dies , the plug is shot.
thats the first sign the plug is bad. Its not a tuning issue. Running rich or lean wil kill the plug but if you take off the ignitor and it dies , the plug is shot.
The Plug is simply a spiral filament (like a light bulb). Igniter Voltage from insulated pin to ground makes it glow. If the filament is open,(breaks or burnt up) it cant glow and Engine wont start.
If the filament is intact, it WILL glow (Ohms Law), and if it glows and your engine is tuned (all else being OK) then the Engine should fire up and run.
So,,,, what am I missing here "O Wise Ones) ?
it has something to do with the platinum coil, it will light up with an igniter on it but once the juice is taken away they wont keep igniting. Why is another story, i never questioned it, its just the way it is, lol
09-09-2008, 11:13 PM
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RE: 1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
Ok...
I'm Hip to That now.....
I guess a good Rule of Thumb is to just Replace the Glow plug if you are having difficulty starting and its not obvious what the problem is....
I'm Hip to That now.....
I guess a good Rule of Thumb is to just Replace the Glow plug if you are having difficulty starting and its not obvious what the problem is....
09-09-2008, 11:38 PM
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RE: 1/10 cyclone buggy glow plug issues
ORIGINAL: Redharris
Ok...
I'm Hip to That now.....
I guess a good Rule of Thumb is to just Replace the Glow plug if you are having difficulty starting and its not obvious what the problem is....
Ok...
I'm Hip to That now.....
I guess a good Rule of Thumb is to just Replace the Glow plug if you are having difficulty starting and its not obvious what the problem is....
