Tom,
Thanks. I had always heard that "it is bad to use starting fluid on glow plug diesels" and would from time to time convey this information to others who contemplated using starting fluid, but was not really able to answer the "why" part of the question. Recognizing that this forum has many knowledgable and experienced people, I thought now a good time to present the question to the forum. You and others have given me the answers that I need----now when I caution others against the use of starting fluid on glow plug diesels, I can answer the inevitable question that follows: "why?"

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