robin savell lloyd
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does anyone know why wd40 does not work as a starting fluid any more in gasoline engines on seadoos??? :hurray:
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robin savell lloyd
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There is a good answer and it does not have any thing to do with flash point of the wd40 or that it is not a good lubercant. I will give the answer tomorrow if no one answers by then.
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The answer is...
...BECAUSE:reddevil:
...BECAUSE:reddevil:
robin savell lloyd
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Scott you are close just missing a few words. :rofl:
robin savell lloyd
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More than 10 years ago wd40 made a change in the propellant they used in their spray cans. The old propellant had a flash point that worked well as a starting fluid. this old propellant was propane. The new propellant does not work well as a starting fluid it is non flameable. this new propellant is co2. wd40's flash point remains the same but its propellant' flash point does not. :cheers::hurray::cheers:
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Robin, I have been using wd-40 since 1975 as a starting substance, and had instruction on it's use back in Kawasaki Tech Training School in Edison, N.J,in the 80's and 90's, where I was certified as a trained technician by Kawasaki, (1 of 5 certifications). I haven't had any other experiences but good with wd-40, as a starting substance and water displacement. What is the new and improved method for starting substance, with a lubricant with all your research? I am always open to suggestions and better methods.
Karl
Karl
robin savell lloyd
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flash points are all in celsius. wd40 44* gasoline -40* starting fluid -49*. Karl If you took away the minus sign from the gasoline thin yes you could say that the flash point is close to wd40. I always thought that the flash point of wd40 was close to kerosine but I was not sure. If you would like some starting fluid with oil in it, it is out there. http://www.superkleendirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1006
The concept of using WD-40 is that it; 1) lubricates 2) displaces water, and 3) if the spark is exceptional as it should be, it will fire. If it is below it's standard voltage(weak), low compression, it won't even think of firing. This theory and practical application works in all 2 strokes I have ever encountered. It also means only 1 can of spray to carry in tool box for multi purpose uses.
Karl
Karl
robin savell lloyd
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Yes that was my idea over 15 years ago but not any more. has anyone had it work for them in the past 5 to 10 years? if so please reply. Oh by the way I am not talking about a can that has been on the shelf for ten years. 
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Yes, I use it all the time...almost weekly. That's why I recomend it's use. If you have a substitute that does all that it does, I'll jump ship with wd-40 and climb on board with the new product.
Karl
Karl
robin savell lloyd
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Karl I am not sure if the wd40 company is aware of how well it works as a starting fluid because they list 2000 uses that it works well at and they do not list starting fluid. they have a site at this link where you can share your experince as a starting fluid. I believe they will send you a gift if they think you have a good idea. please let us know what they say. good ideas should be shared with the world and not held to ourselves. thank you. Robin http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/category/garage-workshop/ :cheers:
Robin, If you have some good input say it! If not I suggest you keep it to your self!
Kustomkarl
Kustomkarl
robin savell lloyd
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I am sory you feal this way that is not my intent. I just would like for every one to know what works and does not work. we can all be wrong at some point in time. as a mater of fact you may be the one that is right on this isue as I can be wrong . It would not be the first time. I have tried wd40 as a starting fluid with sucses many years ago but in the past few times it has not worked and the machines I have tried it on all seem to perform correctly after fuel isue was resolved. I will debate isues with any one that I believe may be wrong hopeing to find a end result that will make all who is intrested know what works and does not work. hopeing to save all time and money as I have wasted alot of each over the years not knowing. please do not take it personaly Robin :cheers:
Robin PM sent...delete some Pm's it too full to accept.
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