aktango58
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Run Tempest fine-wires and be done with it!
Are they worth three times as much? How long do they last? Is there a performance difference?
Don't think there's much of a performance difference, but the fine wires are FAR more resistant to lead fouling, and should last easily 3X as long as the massive electrode plugs. There was a recent discussion of this on another forum, and a couple of flight school operators reported that is was fairly routine to go full TBO (Lycoming engines) on a single set of Tempest fine-wire plugs. Mind you, they also teach "aggressive leaning" on the ground, and teach their students to operate LOP in cruise flight. But I was pretty impressed.Are they worth three times as much? How long do they last? Is there a performance difference?
Yes I think they are they are worth it.
If you dont want to spend that much then buy the standard Tempest plugs, either way, get the champions out of your airplane and get Tempest, at least until Champion fixes this issue.
I put them in the 180 with new cylinders 950 hours ago and they show no wear, far smoother in my opinion and absolutely no radio interference. Recently changed from Tempest massive in the cub when those started to football at 800 hours.Are they worth three times as much? How long do they last? Is there a performance difference?
Don't think there's much of a performance difference, but the fine wires are FAR more resistant to lead fouling, and should last easily 3X as long as the massive electrode plugs. There was a recent discussion of this on another forum, and a couple of flight school operators reported that is was fairly routine to go full TBO (Lycoming engines) on a single set of Tempest fine-wire plugs. Mind you, they also teach "aggressive leaning" on the ground, and teach their students to operate LOP in cruise flight. But I was pretty impressed.
Fine wires last three times as long but cost three times as much. If there is no performance gain then I see two advantages. 1. Less likely to foul 2. Easier to inspect and easier to clean at annual.
Disadvantage- shelling out $1000
This is a surprising amount of discussion over a 4 year old article and an issue that has been known for close to 10 years. Cub Builder
Thank you George. I've learned something today and it is still early. :lol:
and the AD or SB issued number was???
or was it just internet theory ???? I don't follow/pay attention to much internet theory...
not saying i don't appreciate the heads up... it makes sense!!
wireweinie, hey web give us a link to a ohm meter????
but i know web will say this is a good one you can trust, so your not throwing 100 dollar spark plugs away.???? Check the instructions for one of your "multi-meters".
Fluke is the Cadillac.fluke is a popular name.
Seriously?
as serious as a heart attack, why get a piece of ****? is this a good one?https://www.ebay.com/itm/DT830B-Digital-LCD-Voltmeter-Ammeter-Ohmmeter-Multimeter-Volt-AC-DC-Meter-Tester/283003818957?hash=item41e45793cd:m:mTSjPRvGCluzqTgZG4QYzSA Just askin??