On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:39:37 +0200, Martin wrote:

On Mon, 5 Jun 2017 13:09:09 +0100, David wrote:


In the old days I would give a squirt of lighter fuel into the chamber,
put the plug back in and try to start, worked if there was a spark.

You can also buy ether sprays. Sold to help start diesel engines.


Here is one from Oz named in that reserved way Australians are
renowned for.
http://www.nulon.com.au/imagecached/...B350-large.jpg

It was introduced in the UK about 9 years ago but doesn't seem
available here now.

G.Harman