Wolfgang,
That sounds like the "Quickstart" that my dad used to use to get the old '68
Dodge Monaco going on cold mornings - it's ether. I've also heard of using
WD40. The propane method sounds good because you're not waiting for the
last spot you sprayed to dry up before you move on to check a different
hose.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" > wrote in message
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> Steve Sears wrote:
>
> >I've never done that test, and of course you know that propane can burn
and
> >blow stuff up, but it's a test others have used successfully.
>
> Can't one just use startpilot? Startpilot is a spray which is useful
> for carburator engines if they don't want to start. Spray it into the
> air intake during turning of the engine. I suppose it's alcohol or
> ethane.
>
> Should provide the same result as it's made for that purpose, but it
> could possibly be a bit safer than propane.
>
> Don't know, however, what the english brandname is.
>
> Regards
>
> Wolfgang
>
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