---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 09/05/12: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:02 AM - spark plug adhesive (Dennis Thate) 2. 03:21 PM - Re: spark plug adhesive (FLYaDIVE) 3. 06:08 PM - Re: spark plug adhesive (Roger Lee) 4. 06:37 PM - Re: spark plug adhesive (Dennis Thate) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:02:16 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: spark plug adhesive From: "Dennis Thate" I remember reading somewhere that a spark plug adhesive should be used on two stroke engines like my Rotax 503 to prevent the spark plugs from vibrating out of the cyl heads. If this is correct what is the best adhesive to use ? -------- Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382443#382443 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:21:32 PM PST US Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: spark plug adhesive From: FLYaDIVE Dennis: I hate the Internet. It spreads B.S. at the speed of an electron. Lets work together to TRY to eliminate THIS type of B.S. There are NO ADHESIVES made or used to hold a spark plug in an engine. <-- PERIOD What is put on the threads of a spark plug is ANTI-SEZIE. Just the opposite of an adhesive Something to assist in the removal of a spark plug. Something to prevent fretting. Want to prevent spark plugs from loosening? 1 - Use clean flat washers under the plug. Yes, many of the plugs used by Rotax owners do not have replaceable/removable washers. Sorry about that. 2 - Use the proper torque on the plugs. 3 - Balance the engine and prop for minimal vibration. I have NEVER heard of a plug vibrating out. Not unless the person who installed the plug screwed up! I have seen the tower of the spark plug get blown off though. Barry I hate the Internet... B.S. On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 10:01 AM, Dennis Thate wrote: > retroman@frontier.com> > > I remember reading somewhere that a spark plug adhesive should be used on > two stroke engines like my Rotax 503 to prevent the spark plugs from > vibrating out of the cyl heads. > If this is correct what is the best adhesive to use ? > > -------- > Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist > invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382443#382443 > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:08:31 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: spark plug adhesive From: "Roger Lee" Your two stroke plugs should be torqued cold and nothing on the threads. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST Cell 520-349-7056 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382472#382472 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:25 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: spark plug adhesive From: "Dennis Thate" Thanks Guys for squelching that rumor, and setting the record straight. -------- Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382473#382473 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.