Liquid dynomite.

[dfbroxy]

Liquid dynomite is my new name for starter fluid or brake cleaner spray. Im a backyard mower mechanic and work on friends and family+ riding mowers. I do this for a profit but less than repair shop cost. This year so far I have replaced double head gaskets on 6 mowers already. Each time I tell them and everyone I know not to spray liquid dynomite into carbs to start but noone pays any attention untill it happens to them. A little gas in carb works just as well and wont blow a gasket. If this doesnt work then something is wrong anyway. Soo thats my little rant for today. Hope there is at least one person out there that this helps.

 

[hlw49]

I bought a mower from a guy that told me it got water in it and froze and busted the head on it. The head was cracked you could see it. I took the head off and the cylinder and head was clean no rust from water getting in and freezing and busting the head. The next time I saw him I ask him how much starting fluid he sprayed in the engine he said I didn't spray much in it. Not much just enough to bust the head. That is why I tell people to never ever spray starting fluid in a small engine. I use gum out carb cleaner. Works and will not blow the head off the mower.

 

[bertsmobile1]

IF you could trust people then propane gas is the best thing to use to start a petrol engine
But considering what comes through the front gate I would be lothed to suggest it.
At the BSA factory new engines were "hot run tested " and this consisted of putting am air propane hose over the carb bell mouth and firing up the dry engine for a few seconds
Stats OK to fit in frame , did not start then off to mechanical rectification

 

[StarTech]

I hate to say this but homeowners are drowning when it comes to their knowledge of small engines or the fact any engine.

 

[Hammermechanicman]

I have used probably a few dozen cans of starting fluid over the years in the shop. Never had a problem or broke or blew up anything. I did remove all the hair on my right arm once trying to seat a tire bead. That prompred the purchase of an air blast bead seater.

 

[sgkent]

most starting fluids are ether. It is highly explosive - meaning it doesn't burn, it explodes. You do not want to use much in a gasoline engine or it can ruin things.

 

[bertsmobile1]

So what is the difference between burning & exploding ?

 

[4getgto]

Put anything flammable in a air tight container and will explode. Not so much in the open...
And I've also used starter fluid many times with no bad issues. Though I never tried shooting a whole can in and see what's happens..

 

[Hammermechanicman]

I guess i will just keep livin' on the edge.

 

[PTmowerMech]

I use that cheap carb cleaner from Walmart. ??? Tech. Never had an issue. I honestly don't spray a lot, unless I'm trying to keep something running.