O.S. Engine OS71641500 Turbo Glow Plug P5 Hot - Ignition Element for Nitro R/C Engines  [OS71641500]

O.S. ENGINES TURBO GLOW PLUG P5 HOT
Price:
£6.04
Brand:
O.S. Engine
Model:
OS71641500
GTIN:
4531028607682
Condition:
Brand New
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Product Brief — Turbo P5 Hot

This turbo-design P5 HOT glow plug is an ignition component intended for nitro model engines. The P5 rating identifies a relatively hotter filament compared with lower-numbered plugs, which alters the filament thermal profile and thus the way the engine lights and idles.

The plug can make cold starts easier and help maintain a steady idle for engines that prefer a higher-heat element. In setup work, swapping plug heat ranges is one tuning tool used in concert with needle and carburetor changes; the plug modifies only the filament temperature response and not the fuel delivery system.

Installation advice: fit only to compatible threaded engines, use the correct glow-plug spanner, and take care to avoid over-tightening which can damage threads. Ensure a clean seating surface and verify engine start and idle before making further adjustments.

Safety and handling: intended for use with model engines only. Do not touch the filament area while it is hot and follow standard precautions for handling nitro fuel and engine components.

A hotter plug increases filament temperature, which can shift ignition timing slightly earlier under some conditions and improve ignition reliability during cold starts and idle.
Higher heat elements may show different wear characteristics depending on engine use and fuel; monitor condition regularly and replace when filament performance degrades.
Confirm your engine accepts the plug thread and size, and consider whether your current carb and needle setup will pair well with a hotter filament before changing plug type.

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