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Stop using starting fluid on diesels that aren't cold or damaged
I keep showing up to jobs where the last guy drenched the intake with ether on a warm engine that just has a weak battery or a bad glow plug. That stuff can bust rings and wreck pistons if you overdo it. Had a guy last month in Nashville who killed a 5.9 Cummins doing this. Anyone else seeing this short cut causing more harm than good?
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jessica_robinson2318d ago
That "bust rings" line got me, I used to defend ether but you're right.
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mila_brown1018d ago
Going to need a bigger diamond next time to cover up that shame.
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lee.drew17d ago
Buddy of mine in Chattanooga thought he knew better, sprayed ether into a warm 6.0 Powerstroke with a dead battery and it knocked so bad on startup it cracked a piston skirt. He didn't listen when I told him heat and ether don't mix, said he'd been doing it for years. Ended up costing him six grand for a reman long block and he still won't admit it was his fault.
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