[AT] Starting fluid (was Re: TD6 Trackloader timing problems. Where is TDC

Mike Sloane mikesloane at verizon.net
Mon Nov 5 02:58:35 PST 2007


At the tractor dealership where I worked, the mechanics claimed that 
"2+2 Gum cutter" <www.berkebileoil.com/special.htm> was the best stuff 
for both cleaning carbs and starting gas engines. Since then, my 
experience with it backs up that claim. It is also easier on the engines 
than ether - no knocking. And it seems to do a better job of removing 
varnish and old glue & gasket cement too. The local engine machine shop 
guys use it by the case.

Mike

Spencer Yost wrote:
> Francis Robinson wrote:
>>
>>     Hey Spencer, the new WD-40 is totally useless as starting fluid. You 
>> will have to use ether or carb cleaner etc.
>> Good luck.
>>
>>
>> --
>> "farmer"
>>   
> 
> I did not know that.  I drained the battery spinning for setting the 
> timing and trying to start, so its on the charger.   I'll try real 
> starting fluid later.
> 
> Spencer




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