I am just curious if using ether to start a diesel tractor is something that is recommended by manufacturers? I am looking at buying an older MF 85 diesel and the dealer told me that it will only start with
ether , even in warm weather. I questioned that procedure, and the dealer told me that ether was the recommended starting method to start these engines by Massey at that time. From my understanding of
diesels, I thought ether is only used when the rings are worn and the compression is poor, and that it can damage the engine if used a lot. Am i correct?
This post was edited by chas036 on 01/16/2023 at 06:51 pm.
ether , even in warm weather. I questioned that procedure, and the dealer told me that ether was the recommended starting method to start these engines by Massey at that time. From my understanding of
diesels, I thought ether is only used when the rings are worn and the compression is poor, and that it can damage the engine if used a lot. Am i correct?
This post was edited by chas036 on 01/16/2023 at 06:51 pm.