From: Michael Howell, DO (michael@tsixroads.com)
Date: Sat Dec 18 2004 - 22:46:55 PST
You use to could use WD 40 as a starting fluid but then they changed the
propellant and it quit working. I wonder if this is the same or if the
silicone is what is burning? If it is the propellant it might very from
brand to brand.
Mike
Tishomingo, MS
>>The other thing he learned we have applied many many times on various
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>>since, the mechanic up there told us to use Pure Silicone Spray as a
>>starting fluid.
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>Hmm. I'll have to try that one. If I have to do an ether start on something
>with not enough working plugs I disconnect the GP system first (yank the
>card on the CUCV usually) and then use just a whiff of ether. It still
>starts nastily (i.e. seems to detonate well before TDC.) It'd be nicer to
>have a kindler, gentler "start goddamit or else" option tucked away under
>the driver's seat.
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