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Can I use pb blaster as a starting fluid.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Rick Wilmath, Oct 15, 2018.

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  1. Oct 15, 2018 #1
    Rick Wilmath

    Rick Wilmath Light Load Member

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    Can I use pb blaster as a starting fluid? I am stranded and that is all I have. Motor is a 3407b cat and usually starts right up
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2018 #2
    Oldironfan

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    I dont think so.

    Do you have brake line de icer?
     
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  4. Oct 15, 2018 #3
    Rick Wilmath

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    No just the pb blaster
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2018 #4
    Ridgeline

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    Yes it is a combustible, so it may work.
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2018 #5
    wore out

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    PB is flammable but doesn't really work. Brake line antifreeze will make you sorry I promise you. WD 40 works ok and of course that real Lucille starting fluid.
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2018 #6
    Grumppy

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    If worse comes to worse, call uber or a taxi & have them bring you a can of ether. Just pay the guy. Cheaper & faster than a wrecker or roadside service.
    If they wont go buy it for you, just hop a ride & run get some... ah, ether.

    Actually, one of the parts houses might bring it to you. NAPA, Advance & Auto Zone have runners.

    Just a thought....... hope this helps.
     
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  9. Oct 15, 2018 #7
    kwswan

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    You must be talking about the stuff from John Deere. Just wave a can of that at the engine & it will start.
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2018 #8
    Cam Roberts

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    I have used spray paint. Turn cam upside down. Anything flammable works.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2018 #9
    Grubby

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    Aussies got some good stuff...

    DI03634_1_2.jpg
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2018 #10
    skellr

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    More lubrication than ether. Not much, but better. It's not like you ar using it every day.

    Good luck.
     
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