[Farmall] Cold and starting fluid

[Mike Sloane]

At the New Holland dealership where I worked, we would never use ether 
for starting gas engines - we only ever used Berkebile 2+2 gum cutter 
<http://www.berkebileoil.com/special.htm>. In fact, we used this stuff 
by the case for carb cleaning, brake cleaning, gasket surface prep, etc. 
And it was great for starting the gas engines without any knocking that 
you get from ether. (I am not connected in any way with Berkebile - just 
a satisfied customer. I still keep a couple of cans around for cleaning 
and engine starting.) It also takes off labels that won't come off with 
Goo-Gone or other chemicals.

Mike

Jim Kordick wrote:
> It has been a long time since I have sent a message to the list.
>  
> Southern Iowa has had more than our share of ice the past few weeks.  Any ice is too much!!
> We were without electricity for a couple of days, and I had friends and neighbors without
> for over a week.
>  
> I would love to see 47 degrees again.
>  
> My generator was out in the cold garage, so I gave it a shot of ether in the air intake, and
> it started right off. 
>  
> This is kind of a winter time topic to discuss, so what do people say about using ether on a gas
> engine?   I have heard that is is not recommended, but I have heard as long as you don't use much 
> of it, it is okay.  
>  
> Thanks for any discussions.
>  
> Jim Kordick
> St. Charles, Iowa>
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