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Robisss 09-18-2021 10:25 AM

Glow Plugs.
 
Hi! I was wondering if I could use a OS P4 glow plug for my MacStar .28? or should I go for colder one?

imaxx21 09-18-2021 02:17 PM

i mean you might be able to depending on outside temp, humidity, elevation, day of the week, fuel, you're tuning ability, etc

Robisss 09-18-2021 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by imaxx21 (Post 15825432)
i mean you might be able to depending on outside temp, humidity, elevation, day of the week, fuel, you're tuning ability, etc

Ohhhh, its getting colder day by day here. Today it was 7°C. I am using 25% Merlin nitro fuel and am pretty new at tuning.

imaxx21 09-18-2021 04:13 PM

i don't see why P4 wouldn't work, just make sure it takes a turbo plug

stanleyw808 09-18-2021 09:01 PM

Hello Robisss,

If the outside temp is 7ºC, then You should choose P3.

Cheers.. :)


Originally Posted by Robisss (Post 15825437)
Ohhhh, its getting colder day by day here. Today it was 7°C. I am using 25% Merlin nitro fuel and am pretty new at tuning.


Robisss 09-19-2021 12:19 AM


Originally Posted by stanleyw808 (Post 15825510)
Hello Robisss,

If the outside temp is 7ºC, then You should choose P3.

Cheers.. :)

I am already running P3. The thing is that, there is no Hobbyshops in Latvia. I can only order from Lithuania and the hottest one they had was P4. Third world country problems. :cry:

Robisss 09-19-2021 12:21 AM


Originally Posted by imaxx21 (Post 15825464)
i don't see why P4 wouldn't work, just make sure it takes a turbo plug

Yes, it is a turbo head!
Thank you!

the rc guy 09-19-2021 02:29 AM

find some 1 not in a 3rd world and mail you a few 4s,list as toy..

stanleyw808 09-19-2021 08:30 PM

Hello Robisss,

Would it possible for You to order from Japan? Btw, I'm from 3rd World Country as well, Indonesia. Haha..

Cheers.. :)


Originally Posted by Robisss (Post 15825528)
I am already running P3. The thing is that, there is no Hobbyshops in Latvia. I can only order from Lithuania and the hottest one they had was P4. Third world country problems. :cry:


Robisss 09-20-2021 12:27 AM


Originally Posted by stanleyw808 (Post 15825764)
Hello Robisss,

Would it possible for You to order from Japan? Btw, I'm from 3rd World Country as well, Indonesia. Haha..

Cheers.. :)

Yes, it is possible! I already searched on ebay and found some P3's. 4x P3 was around 44€. Only problem is the shipping, usually it takes 2 months for a package to come to Latvia during this pandemic thing. I also have some questions about fuel since am new to nitro.
I am using Merlin Expert fuel with 10% oil. It says that its synthetic and castor blend. Will 10% be enough for long engine life? Or should I look at optifuel 20% Nitro and 15% synthetic. Opti and Merlin are only available fuels here.

Galatians2 20 09-20-2021 08:06 PM

25% nitro 10% oil is plenty for lubrication. It’s all about the proper tune and not being lean and over heating.
I run 30% nitro 8% oil(synthetic/castor blend) and have engines with over 6 gallons that still run flawlessly and when opened after running all parts are well lubricated.

Robisss 09-20-2021 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by Galatians2 20 (Post 15826142)
25% nitro 10% oil is plenty for lubrication. It’s all about the proper tune and not being lean and over heating.
I run 30% nitro 8% oil(synthetic/castor blend) and have engines with over 6 gallons that still run flawlessly and when opened after running all parts are well lubricated.

Thank you! Then I will stick with Merlin. I am running rich since its cold here so everything should be fine.


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