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Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp
I think it's an acceptable way of determining if it is an electrical or carb problem. If it pops (and maybe even runs a few seconds) on the ether, it is probably not an electrical problem. If it won't even pop on the ether there is probably no spark (or spark at the wrong time).
I know some are dead set against the use of starting fluid...especially in diesels...but I believe it's a good diagnostic tool in small doses.
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I use it,even in late high pressure common rail fuel systems on diesel engines,often the extra bit is needed when repriming a system.Sparingly is key,too much and they 'ether lock'..but on an A? pull plugs and drip a little gas in the cylinders..prior to doing it check spark at plugs.