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Posted by RAB on October 27, 2003 at 00:01:30 from (195.93.34.11):
In Reply to: Re: ether starting aids posted by Wayne on October 26, 2003 at 21:07:27:
This 'getting addicted' stuff is really a load of rubbish. Any engine which needs ether, on a regular basis, to start is most likely a well worn and out-of-spec engine. Continued use of the engine would make it more difficult to start, even without the ether. Using it on an engine such as this is likely to lead to broken rings (already too much side play in the grooves) amongst other problems such as loose bearings with no lubrication pressure at fire up, starting in such cold conditions that the engine has to be revved hard to keep it going....... It's not addicted, it's due an overhaul. Regards, RAB
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