rcfansclub

I wonder if I have to have a glo engine starter for a JBA .56 engine with a medium to hot plug? A friend recommends this starter http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJ803&P=ML

but from this article here http://www.rc-airplane-advisor.com/h...ne-engine.html, I think a glow engine can be started by flipping the propeller? Please correct me if I'm wrong

thanks

BarracudaHockey

My Feedback: (11)

You're going to be flipping for a while. Just get a glow driver.

EDIT: Read step 9 "connect your glow driver"

w8ye

My Feedback: (16)

If you are flying model airplanes, life would be easier than hand flipping with one of these in addition to the glow starter

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJC35&P=ML

You will also need a good 12 volt battery like from a lawn tractor or as recommended by Tower

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL370&P=V

Turk1

May I ask where did you purchase that JBA 56 engine and when?I cant find any since 8 months.

rainedave

My Feedback: (1)

Step 10 in your link states:

10) Only now, attach the glow plug igniter to the engine.

A very few glow engines have been reported to start without a glow igniter attached. But, 99.9% of the glow engines we use won't start simply by flipping. A glow igniter, or "Ni-Starter" is essential.

David

Gringo Flyer

My Feedback: (18)

This is good advice. Especially if you are a newbie to running RC engines and starter can save you a lot of headache.

From your questions I would suggest that you get some help running the engine the first couple of times. RC engines are not that dificult to run but there is a learning curve in figuring out problems and fine tuning them.

TFF

The catalytic action between the methanol in the fuel and the platinum is there, but the oil and other additives dampen the reaction. Pure methanol would probably pop, and some where here, there is a thread that cautions doing errant flipping, because an engine started while it was being casually flipped, but it is probably a 1 in 10,000 chance. You have to power the plug.

Years ago at the hobby shop a guy came in and said his plane would not start. He pulled it out and set it up. He put the glow stick on it and stood back and said see it wont start. True.

rcfansclub

go to www.kangkeusa.com for JBA engines

rcfansclub

If I buy this starter http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLN90&P=M, do I still need to buy a battery for it? w8ye recommends batteries though

w8ye

My Feedback: (16)

It has a battery

Sanyo Sub-C NiCd Battery: 1600mAh, 1.2V

huck1199

You need a electric starter motor with a 12 volt battery and a glow drive that has battery power. The starter turns your motor over and the driver makes your glow plug glow to ignites the fuel. I think you are confusing the two pieces of equipment. After the engine starts you must remove the glow driver.
I suggest you consult someone at a local flying club for instruction and training to learn how to fly. Without an instructor you will surely crash and ruin your plane. Good luck.

Turk1

Kangke says not available since about 8 months whenever I ask.Did you purchase it recently?

rcfansclub

yes, just placed an order on kangkeusa website and paid through paypal. Hopefully they'll send the engine out. Did you try to place an order?

BobMaine

I DO NOT like long starters. They can really flip around when starting. Nor do I like the DuBro types where one tube slides inside another to lock it on the plug. I have three DuBro plugs and they all are hard to connect. If they get a little dent in one of the tubes they won't slide. Get one that pushes on then turns clockwise about one third turn to lock.