Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 29, 2010, 03:34:13 PM
Ok its like whole plug is glowing except the last turn...its a usual sign for a low battery of igniter

Hey,
It is a very rare occasion that this might happen. It could be a faulty glow plug, if it has come with car from factory. Never the less your car might still start if your tuning is right.

Quote from: sushil_anand on December 28, 2010, 04:14:09 PM
For whatever it's worth, my little "research" has not shown up ANY reference to a direct co-relation with type of plug and engine temperature. Please do send  me any pertinent info on this. It's never too late to learn something new and of interest!

Hi Sushil,

Please follow the link below. I have no exp on 4 stroke engines and so i wont know about the working of a glow plug on them. I have only tried OS & enya plugs.. I love the enya plug since it has got platinum coil. It is double the cost of O.S but lasts 3 times longer than O.S and tuning the engine has been very forgiving.

http://www.rc-truckncar-tuning.com/Glow-plug-reading.html

Do you buy enya from arvind or from somewhere else...?

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 29, 2010, 08:29:24 PM
Do you buy enya from arvind or from somewhere else...?

I buy it from Aravind only. I dont know who else sells it..

how to check a blown out engine...? anyone..?

You wont be able to turn the flywheel. The connecting rod or Piston head will be stuck or broken..

Quote from: above the limt on December 29, 2010, 04:15:39 PM
Please follow the link below.

http://www.rc-truckncar-tuning.com/Glow-plug-reading.html

Actually, the link shows you the effect of air/fuel mixture on the plug and head. A lean mixture will cause the plug and engine to run hotter than a rich mixture. It's the mixture that will influence the plug temperature and not vice versa.

Quote from: above the limt on December 29, 2010, 04:15:39 PM
them. I have only tried OS & enya plugs.. I love the enya plug since it has got platinum coil.

I have been running an Enya #3 on my heli for a while now.

Where do u get them from sir?

Quote from: above the limt on December 30, 2010, 10:41:48 AM
You wont be able to turn the flywheel. The connecting rod or Piston head will be stuck or broken..

Thanks god,
My engine is fine then.

What made you suspect a blown engine, in the first place?

i ran it toooooo much lean , and a full throttle punch after a while stopped the engine and it didnt started there after

Quote from: above the limt on December 30, 2010, 10:41:48 AM
You wont be able to turn the flywheel. The connecting rod or Piston head will be stuck or broken..

This is not true in all cases. While this is common, you can have an engine that turns with hole(s) in the piston.  In many cases you will not feel the compression.

any sureshot sign to detect it...

anyone?? sure sign of engine fail

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 30, 2010, 02:00:47 PM
i ran it toooooo much lean , and a full throttle punch after a while stopped the engine and it didnt started there after

It stopped because, it ran too lean. This process is call flame out.. When is engine goes to max temp, the carb also heats up.. This ends in flame out..
Once your engine cools down you will be able to start it.. DONT run it lean.. Your engine wont last..

that was a mistake, i too 1 1/2 turns thinking it to be 3 turns....

BTW what do u use as after run oil.?

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 31, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
that was a mistake, i too 1 1/2 turns thinking it to be 3 turns....

If the "normal" setting is 3 turns or thereabouts. The engine will simply not run at 1 1/2 turns.

but it did.....plane engines might not, but car engines do this, maybe the difference of nitro is responsible, but i have a self experience and am sure`

Did/would you try at 3 turns and find any significant difference? Am curious.

i corrected the needles but havnt started the car yet, have my exam tomorrow, and day after tomorrow in Aakash insti.

Whenever. Next year now!

And all the best for your exams!!

I'll keep you updated,and thanks for your wishes

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 31, 2010, 10:39:26 AM
BTW what do u use as after run oil.?

There is Tonado after run oil available..