How do you know your plug is bad?
#1
How do you know your plug is bad?
If i put my plug in my ignitor and it glows, does that mean its still good? Should I keep using them untill they stop glowing?
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first off, does your engine run properly? if not, the top coil could have too much carbon buildup. or not ignight all the way. Making it not idle properly. It can light up in your ignighter, and still not keep your engine running.
If you even have a question that it might be bad, just replace it!
If you even have a question that it might be bad, just replace it!
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Hi, normally a non-turbo plug can last how many tank if the engine tune right? Thanks.
Last edited by tkhoo; 06-25-2008 at 08:49 PM.
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Generally I don't use them till the go bad, or stop igniting, and I instead replace them relative to how many tanks I run - and that way don't get caught out in the middle of a race. I'll save the used ones for practice or back-ups - but they're pretty cheap and it's good to keep a few spares on hand at all times. Popping in a new one can answer a lot of questions, whereas a used one can leave you wondering.
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Generally I don't use them till the go bad, or stop igniting, and I instead replace them relative to how many tanks I run - and that way don't get caught out in the middle of a race. I'll save the used ones for practice or back-ups - but they're pretty cheap and it's good to keep a few spares on hand at all times. Popping in a new one can answer a lot of questions, whereas a used one can leave you wondering.
9-11 if not more for a turbo plug..That is not cheap..Heck even a OS # 8 cost me 7-8 bucks.....I hate buying glow plugs
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how much did that misadventure cost you?
lol - have you actually read your own signline, or are you one of those "do as I say, but not as I do" types?
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My O.S. P-3 plug lasted me 3 gallons. it's the same plug I broke it in with. My pit guy flooded my engine this last weekend trying to start it, and it finally died, replaced it and I was good again. didn't ruin any races at all. I plan on going another couple gallons, but I always have a new one as a back up.
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If your motor is tuned right, a good glow plug can last 1 tank or multiple gallons.
I try to put in a fresh one every gallon or so unless there is some urgent reason to change it such as a loss of air filter, fuel/air leak or engine failure.
It is always good to have a couple fresh spares. Once in awhile do not work right out of the package.
I try to put in a fresh one every gallon or so unless there is some urgent reason to change it such as a loss of air filter, fuel/air leak or engine failure.
It is always good to have a couple fresh spares. Once in awhile do not work right out of the package.
#10
Plugs can look great, and glow, but still not work right. It's funny to me how some guys sacrifice their whole program using an old plug, especially at a race or for a main. Just think how much you have invested in your outing, don't jeopardize the whole thing using an old plug. Make sure you have a good supply, and replace them if you have a problem. If the car runs better, chuck the old plug. If you find out there was some other problem, keep the old plug and use it later. my .02
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I know it costs allot to keep a big supply of plugs, but I get mine from A main if we need different kinds... We are fortunate that Sirio makes very good plugs. The burn is better, and they will actually give your engine more power, no joke. The combustion is pure with a Sirio plug.