Originally Posted by Robbie T
One use of easy start is for ancient diesel engines which don't have glow plugs, they ignite an ether based propellent to warm the air in the combustion chambers allowing the old clanger to start.
I believe Leyland DAF trucks use this system quite a bit. I suppose it could be used as a back up to some knackered heater plugs as it does the same thing, i cant imagine it being harmful.
HTH
I makes them Knock like a **** & as you say generally fro Diesels without Glow plugs, I.e Lister engines, Cement Mixers Etc. & they do get addicted, Sometimes even the users !!! Due to the Smell
Dean