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Drago 09-04-2014 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitch H (Post 1031205)
I still think the safest approach, assuming you have a nearby household electric source, is to aim a blowdryer or heat gun into the air intake.
Done that before. I heard stories of Caterpillar guys using a burning rag on the end of a stick and sucking the flames in to start. I may try that......on someone else's vehicle

oldsinner111 09-04-2014 04:11 PM
I heat the intake manifold when glow plugs are out,and spray propane when ready to start.

remotemark 09-05-2014 10:43 AM
I use the Hunter Thompson method -- I keep an ether soaked rag on the floorboard while I'm driving.

vstech 09-05-2014 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by remotemark (Post 3382364)
I use the Hunter Thompson method -- I keep an ether soaked rag on the floorboard while I'm driving.
falilv...

aside from fiction... THIS is a really bad idea...:eek:


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