[AT] TD6 Trackloader timing problems. Where is TDC

[william.neff.powell at comcast.net]

There may be some advantage to using WD 40 when starting an engine without the propane as a factor. 

Whenever I have a hard starting engine, especially one has been sitting for a long time, I pull out the spark plug and squirt a little motor oil into the chamber. The oil brings the compression up and most times will aid in starting the engine. 

Spraying WD 40 could also help seal up dry metal parts and increase compression.... 




 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
> It's the propane propellant that USED to be in WD 40 that made it good 
> starter fluid.  Try using your small propane torch (without lighting it of 
> course).  Stick the nozzle in the air intake and crack the valve open.
> 
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Spencer Yost" <yostsw at atis.net>
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> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 7:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] TD6 Trackloader timing problems. Where is TDC
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> > 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.
> >
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