"is there a continuing supply of fuel from the tank?"
NO. But, the system is under so much pressure that the amount of fuel that
makes it onto hot engine parts/spark/ignition, then air, is sufficient to
begin the inferno-ization of the rest of the van. The gas is just the
starter.
"Seems like there was more to fuel that fire than there should have been."
Take a good look into the engine area including the plastic lid and the foam
on it. All those "old" rubber hoses, plastic-coated wires, paint. Then
consider the fairly efficient vent shafts (D pillars) and how close the
fender wells are to provide more air. A fire there would probably burn
itself out if it couldn't get through the plastic lid and into the van
interior. On the other hand, a Syncro has a nice big 18.5 gallon fuel supply
neatly tucked nearby that might just make things much more interesting.
New fuel lines and brass fittings/connections seem like such a small
expense. There are so many knowledgeable resources here that can advise.
Bob Stevens

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack" <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 10:57 PM
Subject: Fuel Supply? was Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller
Cente...

> One thing I'm not clear on.
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> In the case of a Vanagon fire, such as the one in NY, and where the
> ignition
> is switched off quickly,
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>
> But then I haven't seen all that many engine fires (had one in a '61
> Beetle
> but it didn't ignite the interior).
>
> //Jack
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> Spotted on the back of a T-shirt worn by LAPD Bomb
> Squad: If you see me running, try to keep up.
>