On 10/08/2012 01:11 PM, Steven W. Boese
wrote:
It's my opinion that heat sinks or sources on the insulator
on the spark plug wire side would have minimal effect on the
temperature of the electrode tip. The proof, of course, would
be to try it and see. I would encourage you to do so.
I was encouraged by the statement in the link I provided that the
temp difference in a hot and cold plug was 10*C to 20*C. My
supposition (hard to even call it a hypothesis at this point), is
that those experiencing SAG are riding on the ragged edge. Pulling
just a little more heat out of the plug would be enough to make them
last dependably.
How about this for an experimental setup. Fit the engine leading
plugs with spark-plug CHT probes. Fashion a heat sink for just one
of the LE plugs. Monitor the temps, and cut the plugs open after
25hrs, looking for the deterioration you noted in the first
installment.
Sounds like an experiment to run, just as soon as I start flying.
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