In article , KLC Lewis
wrote:

While possibly not recommended, a friend with a diesel Mercedes of ancient
vintage once had me spray WD-40 into his engine intake while he cranked the
motor. Being essentially kerosene, this would be much safer than ether, I
think.

It was probably the propellant that did the trick.

Cheerio,

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