Re: starting fluid and diesel motors

Posted by buickanddeere on January 06, 2005 at 06:11:53 from (64.10.41.126):

In Reply to: starting fluid and diesel motors posted by ryan goss on January 05, 2005 at 22:22:46:

Ether knocks because of it's low octane which means it has a "low" ignition temperature. That's the idea when compression heat isn't enough to light fuel oil but will ignite the ether.
High enough detonation/kocking pressure will pound bearings, bend rods or crush/pinch/break piston ring lands
As for being "dry"? yes ether is one of the best oil solvents. The engine shouldn't get enough ether to remove significant ring/bore lubrication.
Ether has a very low vapour pressure/temperature where the non burnable liquid will turn into a burnable vapour when mixed with O2.
So in cold weather, ether is in a physical state ready to burn and to ignite easy.
As previously stated. TOO MUCH or used with PREHEATERS/GLOWPLUGS is looking for a repair bill.
Ether is a poor substitute for rebuilding a set of injectors in need of service.
If at all possible synthetic oil, winter weight mineral oil or a oil pan heater. Or that cold engine will start and run without sufficient lubrication.
The block heater and battery heater are the hands down winner if at all possible. Even if it will start at below freezing temps without the block heater. Use the heater anyways. Less wear on the entire electrical system, less engine wear and reduced fuel consumption.
Have to wonder about those people with that block heater cord wrapped up unused under the hood. As they burn how much fuel & wear while idling in the driveway for 10-20 minutes to warm up.
Plug in a few cents of electrical heat. That defroster will be blowing heat right after starting before you get the windows scraped clear.

Follow Ups:

• Re: starting fluid and diesel motors David in MD 07:31:57 01/06/05 (2)
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  • Re: starting fluid and diesel motors buickanddeere 09:06:16 01/06/05 (0)

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