Posted by Gil Huguley on Monday, November 11, 2002 at 11:32PM :
In Reply to: Starting Fluid for poly 318 posted by Tug Boat Lonnie on Monday, November 11, 2002 at 4:13PM :
is caused by the extreme pressure in the cylinder as the ether pre-ignites (explodes) and tries to force the piston back down before it has reached the top of its stroke. You might as well take a hammer to the rod bearings. Ether is bad news for engines unless you're an expert, IMHO.
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