3.5cc, What Glow Plug+Fuel?

**900ss** · 13-06-2006, 18:51

Can someone tell me what glow plug I need for this engine

I just bought the car, but it came plugless.
It's box says its a Carson modellsport 1:8 scale 3.5cc buggy
I'm trying to find something off ebay but don't know what to look for, or atleast I can't find that particular model?
Any help or links much appreciated

ps, Also what nitro fuel do I need to buy for it

As you can see, I'm well up on these nitro cars lol

**Tazzie** · 13-06-2006, 19:17

If you want a smooth running car you need fuel with 10 to 15% nitro in it.
This makes the engine run smoother and it picks up quicker and runs cooler.
For the glow plug it depends on what brand you gonna use and the temp it is and what fuel you run.
Go to a good rc shop and let them advice you on the plug as it is an acurate part and if it is to cold the engine cut's out and if it is to warm a plug it burns.

regards Tazzie

**900ss** · 13-06-2006, 20:26

Appriciate the advice m8y

Will go in search of a rc shop come the weekend

**oliver** · 14-06-2006, 18:52

I always use a firepower 5 plug as its mid range. 10-15% fuel will do you well

**900ss** · 14-06-2006, 19:29

Cheers m8
This one then?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Model-Technics...QQcmdZViewItem

So I know, are all glow plugs the same size then, but just vary in heat range?
I just ask for a 5 plug and thats it.
Or are they like diffo sizes aswell like car plugs?

**oliver** · 15-06-2006, 18:56

you can get long reach and short reach/ turbo non turbo
u will need a short non turbo which is the one in that auction.
id get 2 or 3 as they sometimes burn out quick