ok my first question

[86gter]

if you pull the glow plug out and hold it against a bare part of the block will you see it glow using an electric starter?

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Yes, you will see the spring inside the glow plug glow if you use a glow plug igniter. Not sure with the electric start though. If it's being started by a wire then I would think so.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

I'm not sure about your question of holding against the bare part of the block though?

 

[86gter]

just like it being screwed in, its making a negative contact to the block so it should glow i assume

 

[Brushlessboy]

I you're Traxxas easy start then yes you will, but if you're expecting a spark to jump you'll be waiting a long time.
Just look at the end of it. It doesn't matter how bright the sun is, if you can't see it, the glow plug is shot.

 

[86gter]

actually i tested my ez start box and it burned out, so no glow for the plug