Brian, Platinum plugs are those that allow some cars to go 100,000 miles between tune ups. I think this is because the material wears less in the application. I'm not sure how Platinum would react to leaded fuel. Otherwise I think they should work fine. (I'm no expert). I'm assuming that the adaptors you are speaking of are simply for connecting the magneto to the plug. Below the platinum plug, bosch makes a plug that looks a lot like an aviation spark plug, with multiple electrodes, you might save some $$ by buying those. I think that electricly, the Bosch plug would be fine, as my electronic Comp-U-Fire generates a much higher potential (up to 50,000 volts), than I believe the Magneto does. And these plugs don't break down (i.e. short out) at the higher voltages. -- Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Kraut <[email protected]> List-Post: [email protected] Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 23:18:09 -0400 To: KRNET <[email protected]> Subject: KR>spark plugs
> I was going to put in a new set of plugs before my first flight and I am > trying to decide between using aviation plugs or using a set of Bosch > Platinum plugs with the adapters that Great Plains sells (engine is a > VW2180 with a single mag). My thinking is that the magneto is designed > to for aviation plugs, but the engine is designed for automotive plugs. > Automotive plugs are also a light year ahead of aircraft plugs in > design. Does anyone have experience with both on a VW conversion that > can comment on which is better? Also, can anyone recommend any > particular brand of aircraft plug over another? > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html -- ____________________________________________ http://www.operamail.com Get OperaMail Premium today - USD 29.99/year Powered by Outblaze
