O.S. Engines 37SZ-H - Manual (Page 8)

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FACTS ABOUT GLOWPLUGS
The role of the glowplug
Glowplug life
Particularly in the case of very high performance
engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable
items.
With a glowplug engine, ignition is initiated by the
application of a 1.5-volt power source. When the
battery is disconnected, the heat retained within the
combustion chamber remains sufficient to keep the
plug filament glowing, thereby continuing to keep the
engine running. Ignition timing is 'automatic' : under
reduced load, allowing higher rpm, the plug becomes
hotter and, appropriately, fires the fuel/air charge
earlier; conversely, at reduced rpm, the plug become
cooler and ignition is retarded.
Since the compatibility of glowplug and fuel may have
a marked effect on performance and reliability, it may
be worthwhile to choose the R/C type plug found
most suitable after tests. Recommended O.S. plugs
are No.8, A5 and A3. Carefully install plug finger-tight,
before final tightening with the correct size plug
wrench.
Install a plug suitable for the engine.
Use fuel containing a moderate percentage of
nitromethane.
Do not run the engine too lean and do not leave the
battery connected while adjusting the needle.
However, plug life can be extended and engine
performance maintained by careful use, i.e.:
Apart from when actually burned out, a plug may
need to be replaced because it no longer delivers its
best performance, such as when:
When to replace the glowplug
Filament surface has roughened and turned white.
Filament coil has become distorted.
Foreign matter has adhered to filament or plug
body has corroded.
Engine tends to cut out when idling.
Starting qualities deteriorate.
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INSTALLING
THE GLOWPLUG
Install washer on glowplug and insert carefully into
Heatsink-head, making sure that it is not cross-
threaded before tightening firmly.
Glow plug
Washer
INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE
The under-surfaces of all O.S. engine beam
mounting lugs are precision machined flat and
exactyly parallel to the engine's horizontal axis. It is
essential that the engine mounts in the model are
also accurately made and aligned. If they are not,
they will cause stress and distortion within the engine
itself, probably resulting in loss of performance and
internal damage. The recommended screws for
securing the engine to the engine mounts in the
model are 3mm or 4-40 steel Allen type. It is also
advisable to use lock washers or LOCTITE to prevent
nuts from loosening.
With some models, needle interferes the body
and working on the body to avoid this would be
required.
NOTE: