glow plug advice

[Si2008]

I've just purchased a new Argus A52 engine and JP4 pipe.

The whole glow plug thing is a bit confusing. Can someone advise which glow plug type is best to go for?

Do I need a different glow plug for different weather conditions?

[MCP]

I've run these engines for a year or so now and run Orion turbo plugs in mine.

I know many people also run OS P3 plugs, but the Orion is cheaper, and in my opinion, a better plug (I've never blown one).

I would typically run the Orion No.6, but with the cold weather we've had the last couple of months, I found the Orion No.5 was slightly better as it glows a bit hotter.

Turbo plugs have a tapered bottom, for a better seal to the combustion chamber, whereas a standard plug is square bottomed. With plug numbering, the lower the number the hotter the glow. Hotter plugs (lower numbers) are used in cooler conditions and vice versa.

[Si2008]

Thanks MCP. much appreciated.

[Si2008]

Who sells orion glow plugs?

[MCP]

Your local model shop should be able to get them.
Mine came from Euro & Asia Models nr Maidenhead.

[crtpromachine]

Originally Posted by Si2008

I've just purchased a new Argus A52 engine and JP4 pipe.

The whole glow plug thing is a bit confusing. Can someone advise which glow plug type is best to go for?

Do I need a different glow plug for different weather conditions?

Welcome to the argus clan this is what we all run and the plug i use are either ODonnel 97 T or OS P3 plugs and no problems with the engine

Search the bay and you will find both plugs at a rerasonavle price especially os p3 from hong kong and you will not get stung on import duties;

Also sometimes get some good deals on Odonnel plugs to i feel no need to pay £ 9 - £10 for 1 plug when these do excatly the same job as i want them to do

Hope this help if you have trouble finding the links send me a pm and i will post the links to you not a problem

Crtpromachine

[wrighty]

O.sp3 for me no problems i changed it arfter 5 meetings becauae i felt guilty