I don't have any experience with using ether but a quick bit of research on the topic turned up an important piece of information, specifically don't use ether on an engine that has glow plugs. If you want to try ether, make sure the glow plugs are disconnected to prevent explosion...and use it sparingly as has been suggested above.

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