They are also the same guys that squirt a crap load in a diesel then hit the glow plugs. Granted this thread is about using ether in a 2 stroke but in a diesel the only way to go is a block heater. Of course that is not always possible. Not many trees got outlets to plug into in the woods.
Don’t ever run a saw without oil unless your intent is to destroy it…A saw that will not start can be diagnosed with quick start. If quick start causes the saw to run briefly, you can bet that you have a gas/carburetor problem. If the saw doesn't react to the quick start you better be looking else where, i.e. the electrical/spark system.
But you're right, don't take any chances. Why risk anything, anything at all. Something bad might happen....
Old timers used to pour diesel on the ground under the belly pan and light it on fire,
Pour a cup of coffee and wait.The old guys did some crazy stuff but you know it worked.Old timers used to pour diesel on the ground under the belly pan and light it on fire,
But I use the Mustard on my burgers.
I disagree 100%. Cylinder volume is irrelevant. Based on what you say then a larger displacement saw will suffer less damage from being "straight-gassed" then a smaller displacement saw? I am sorry but lack of lubrication is lack of lubrication. Ether by nature is EXTREMELY dry. MUCH drier than straight gasoline
I do not need any lessons in Physics. Putting ether in ANY engine is never good PERIOD
Explain then the ether in model aeroplane engine fuel.....
Well I have zero real life experience with model airplanes. You say......Explain then the ether in model aeroplane engine fuel..... Well there is a key term there and it is fuel. I assume from your post that the ether is an additive in the fuel and is not the fuel itself. If you squirt ether in a non running chainsaw the ether will reach the cylinder well before any mixed fuel and therefore will be the sole fuel source. Please review the thread as the OP was referencing saws that more than likely are having fuel delivery issues hence the ether is the only fuel when injected. Are you telling me that model airplanes are ran on pure ether? If so then i have learned something today.
Here is one of the starting fluids on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vo56M7 It contains lubricating oil. EVERY starting fluid I have seen in recent years contains lubricating oil. Please post a link to a starting fluid not containing lubricating oil, if such a thing exists.For your reading
Glow Model Airplane Fuel
As it's name implies, glow fuel requires a glow plug for ignition.
Glow fuel has three main ingredients-
Methanol is the primary combustible used in rc airplane fuel. Nitro is added to increasepower. It doe this by increasing the oxygen content in the fuel mix. More nitro results in more power, up to a point. The higher the nitro content the more sensitive, to adjustment the glow engine's carburetor becomes.
- Methanol (Alcohol)
- Lubricating oil.
- Nitromethane (Nitro)
For typical sport flying, glow fuels containing from 5 percent to 30 percent nitro produces a good compromise between power and ease of carburetor adjustment. The higher nitro content fuels are more expensive and tend to lower glow plug life.
Please follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations regarding the fuel mix that should be used in your engine. I rarely exceed 15 percent nitro content and find this to be a good balance.
Seems to me the #2 ingrediant is lubricating oil. Is there any lubricating oil is standard ether based starting fluid?
Every can I own.
Post a photo of the label.
Well I will try but it sure will not show up. Be back in 5 minutes
