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Default diesel engine use with no battery

On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:36:49 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:28:32 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:08:15 -0700, jps wrote:

Yeah, glow plugs... I read somewhere that you can heat them with a blow
torch, but I think I'll stick with the "modern" engine versions.

I'm sure that's true -- in the right environment and as a measure of
last resort. Sort of like that trick where they use WD40 and a match
to remount tires on rims.


Heh.

Yes, check back later to see if you still have any eye brows or skin
on your nose.


I think it is supposed to be starter fluid

http://gfretwell.com/humor/Howtoinflateatire.wmv

Lots prefer WD40 for its properties of accellerant and lubricant.

Sounds dirty.