jetsurgeon
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Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Reg: 02-15-01
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 12-28-01 12:17 AM - Post#4283
In response to Staff
Ron Lund of Ricks Helicopters has the K&B 4520 glow plugs. I looked at them a day or two ago, there something like $2.75 each.http://www.ronlund.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=heli&Category_Code=Plugs Happy Holidays! Jeff Galford
Pittsburgh, PA [This message has been edited by jetsurgeon (edited 12-27-2001).]
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Pittsburgh, PA
Flying Twin Robbe Nova's
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Steve Campbell
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Posts: 684
Loc: Zachary, LA USA
Reg: 01-29-01
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12-28-01 02:14 AM - Post#4284
In response to jetsurgeon
4520 is the correct number. Typo on my part.Steve
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Anthony7656
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Posts: 36
Loc: Anchorage, AK, USA
Reg: 03-18-01
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12-28-01 11:03 AM - Post#4285
In response to Steve Campbell
This may sound stupid to you experts, but to newbie, I need HELP.Does the plug makes lot of differce???? I was just going to buy os plugs. I think #8 or so... I am kinda LOST, not kinda LOST... Well I will find out soon or later.... HOPE soon. Anyways Happy New Years. Anthony <--- still in dark age.
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Steve Campbell
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Loc: Zachary, LA USA
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12-28-01 11:22 AM - Post#4286
In response to Anthony7656
Yes, Anthony, plugs do make a difference. As you can see from the above mess, there are many differing opinions on what is best. What works best for YOU depends on many factors: engine, fuel, load factors, ambient conditions, etc., etc. What you need to do is post your specifics, and then we can offer some specific recommendations.OS makes a good plug. Lots of people use them with good success. I did too; until I discovered Enya plugs. Now I prefer them, depite the fact that some folks think they are over-priced or whatever. Steve
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Christopher J
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Loc: Kansas City, MO
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12-28-01 12:23 PM - Post#4287
In response to Steve Campbell
Like Steve I prefer the Enya plugs as well. I've not had one go out on me yet, though latetly I've been using Hanger 9 McCoy #3's with very excellent results.As he mentioned. It would be helpful if you told us what you're flying, what engine/muffler/pipe combination is used, and the type of fuel you run. Christopher J
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East Coast Vario Field Rep
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Maxx
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Loc: Shreveport, Louisana, U.S...
Reg: 02-16-01
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 12-30-01 05:25 AM - Post#4288
In response to Christopher J
I, myself, personally like the Enya 3-4's best. The only engine I ever had a "plug eating" problem with was the Conquest when I tried a .46 muffler on it and the combo of the small muffler volume and the inverted engine cost me $50.00 + in plugs in one afternoon (both KB 4520's and E#3's),my YS .61 doesn't seem to like the 4520's at all...the E3's seem to run forever, plus I've actually had Enya plugs run great right up to the time I shut the engine down and then refuse to start for the next flight...check the plug and it's a no-go (no-glo?), but it didn't quit during the previous flight! YMMV. Chris
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