O.S. Engines 91HZ-R 3C - Manual (Page 13)

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Fuel tank
Fuel Stopper
(commercially available)
Fuel Filter
(commercially available)
Check valve
Check valve
Fuel Stopper (commercially available)
T Nipple
Remove when refuelling
(commercially
available)
Be aware of direction
Grooved part should
face the fuel tank.
Silicone tubing
approx.10cm
(commercially
available)
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GLOWPLUG
The role of the glowplug
Glowplug life
Particularly in the case of very high performance
engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable
items. However, plug life can be extended and engine
performance maintained by careful use, i.e.:
Install a plug suitable for the engine.
Use fuel containing a moderate percentage of
nitromethane unless more is essential for racing events.
Do not run the engine too lean and do not leave the
battery connected while adjusting the needle.
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.
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.
Since the glowplug and fuel combination
used may have a marked effect on
performance and reliability, it would be
worthwhile to experiment with different
plug types. Recommended O.S. plugs are
No.8, No.7 and No.10 (Former A5) .
Carefully install plug finger-tight, before
final tightening with the correct size plug
wrench.