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Thanks to all! Can starting fluid cause scarring or something due to
no lube and higher rpms...or something like that?

You will still have throttle control, so how high the RPM goes is still up
to you. Be careful, though, as the RPMs may increase faster than you are
used to.

A short spray of ether shouldn't lead to any problems. On the other hand, if
you attempt to keep the engine running by repeatedly spraying ether (each
shot should be good for several seconds of run) then lubrication could be an
issue.

Rod