The leading one is closest to the exhaust and is more exposed to the
flame front. The trailing plug communicates with the combustion chamber
through a small hole.

Chris Cosman wrote:

Has anyone ever enlarged this hole to enhance flame propagation?

Chris
MicroCosman

You will get more chamber to chamber leakage as the seal passes over it.

Paul Lamar
 
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