posted on
February 21, 2010 at 02:56AM
Hallelujah, brother!
Fuel starved sounds like the correct answer!
Starter fluid is really only good for one thing. Seating the bead on large tires. Or, one at a service station when in a pinch.
Ether is a last resort, or used SPARINGLY as a catalyst.
Because of their high compression ratio, you could literally, forcibly, remove the cylinder head from a diesel engine by using too much ether.
OK, not really the head, but the definitely the gaskets.
The sensational version really sounds better, now doesn't it?
After small doses, if it does not run, get an exploded view manual (managemyhome.com), and some good tools (preferably Craftsman ;-0), and DIY if you can. Just, no smoking. OK? I mean it, REALLY!!
Otherwise, take it to a shop...
P.S. If there are springs in the linkage, check them for proper tension...