"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:33:29 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote:

Congratulations on getting it running. Please don't use it near us.
:-)

Do you have a new URL for your SPOT track? The old one doesn't seem
to be working.


As the only thing which prevents an IC (internal combustion) engine from
running is ignition, fuel or air

You forgot compression - very important.

Also, while I'd spritzed it repeatedly with WD40,

Wrong stuff. I highly recommend that you get a can or two of PB
Blaster, available at any auto parts store. It is truly magical and
*much* better than WD-40 for freeing up corroded objects. I just used
it on a couple of old bronze turnbuckles that were so badly frozen
that it took 5 applications over 3 days but they eventually turned.





We actually have a very good supply of PBB - but I wasn't trying to unstick,
I was trying to provide a combustible. Of course, it wasn't volatile
enough, but the gas-soaked paper towel was, and off we went.

And, yes, I forgot compression - but it was evident from pulling the starter
that there was at least the normal amount of compression. We did discuss
the difference in compression on diesel making the heat for ignition, so I
didn't neglect it, just didn't chase it for troubleshooting :{))

No on the spot, either - my son just asked the same question. I guess we'll
have to go to them to find out, as we've just been charged for our current
subscription, and it should still be very much alive. Thanks for the
reminder.

L8R

Skip

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