Subject: Plug Wires on Engine
From: ACRE
Date: 11/19/2004, 1:17 PM


     Kevin & Kim wrote:
     >
     > This started as posting labled: Prop Gov On Distributor Shaft
     >
     > The original post contained this link
     > http://www.alternate-airpower.com/Mikaelsen.html
     > which makes me ask this question:
     > Is anyone using different plug wires for auto engine conversions? Most all
     > the pics I've seen of auto engines under the cowl (piston or rotary) use
     > auto spark plug wires. Silicon insulated carbon wires are great for cars,
     > but are there considerations for aircraft use? Do those boots ever come
     > loose? Is anyone using RG/58 style coax cable with nuts holding it onto the
     > plug and coil? (Coax also provides EM shielding.)
     > Kevin in Denver

Robert Leclercq wrote:

Was looking into coax of that size yesterday for an industrial application. It doesn't go much higher than 2-3KV in breakdown voltage. Not what you want.
Robert

Try type N coax.

PauLamar

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