Good post,
Just makes me wonder what ever became of your dollar?
A well built engine for less than 3.00 ?
Just poking fun at you guys, don't get me wrong.
If the diesel engine has got compression, and using fuel with at least 30% ether, it should be able to start on a few drops of fuel.
I mix my fuel:
ether 33%
oil SAE 50 33%
remainder lamp oil (kerosene)
This mix should work on any engine
Flooding your engine WILL NEVER START IT. Clean out the engine until you are sure there is no flooding condition. Then prime with a few drops and flip with the comprssion screw at least 1/2 turn open (from hitting the piston). The engine should burp, and then need some more prime.