Type of Resistor Spark Plugs

[Mark Lipp]

We are rebuilding a 1946 Aeronca Chief, 65 HP, and are putting in a King KY-97a transceiver running on battery. What type of resistor spark plug does anyone suggest we use to reduce static?

Mark

[Nathan K. Hammond]

Mark,

The technical answer would be, "what ever is approved." But REM40E's will work, and REM37BY's will work on the front top plugs for cowling clearence (or you can use the 37BY's everywhere). Both are approved.

nkh

[Ron Babos]

Nathan: Can guy here. Not sure either plug is a resistor plug and will only successfully work with( shielding )for radios.
Ron

[Nathan K. Hammond]

hmmm. I always thought the "R" stood for resistor as in REM40E and M40E (non-shielded)..... Most likely I'm wrong, that tends to be my norm lately.

Mark, are you using a shielded ignition?

nkh

[joea]

Moving this from the "champ" section to the "engine and powerplant" section where it will get more traffic.

Joe A

[nowlen]

i'm using the rem37by's and slick mags with shielded leads( a-65-8). i have an icom handheld with an external antenna and no ignition noise. bernie

[Mark Lipp]

I really do appreciate the responses on this topic! It is wonderful to be a member of such a great group!

Mark

[joea]

Mark,

Thanks and this forum is an excellent source of information. You might also try the fAA (Fearless Aeronca Aviators) for Aeronca info. Its an email list instead of a forum like this and at times a lot of emails, but good people and if you have a problem or question, help is always available.

Joe A

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