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Originally Posted by AV Young
Thanks Ray. I know I'll find all this stuff someplace.

There is engine starter in a can that works great here called, pardon the language "Start you *******", we're and earthy bunch down here that I think is ether? Is that the kind of thing I'm after?

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Look at the MSDS shet for the % of ether. Some companies have less than 50% ether, and add oil for lubricant so the motors don't seize when starting. The propane or propellant you can presume will be gone. The brand I can get here is pretty much just mix with castor oil because there is so much oil/kero already in the can. Ace is the brand here. John Deere is what a lot of guys use. (and one girl) The Cetane boost is another ingredient altogether.at only 2%. The ether is usually around 30%.

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