The Basics of Glow Engines

Written by Aaron Balwich Maintenance and running tips to keep your two-stroke engine happy Technical As seen in the August 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Engine Speak There is some basic engine terminology you should know to better understand and properly run your model engine. Here’s a list of common terms. The engine case is the main body of the engine. The head is the part on top of the engine, which is usually bolted in place with four to six bolts. In its center is a threaded hole where the glow plug is installed. The sleeve is the inside cylinder lining that…