It's amazing  how big a puddle 2 gallons of gas will make. (And I can
only guess how big a fire.)
It is always a good idea to stop and try to figure out how this job
could go wrong.. Especially when dealing with  anything that could be
dangerous, like jackstands, flying bits from grinders, drill bits, or
combustibles.
Al Brase

Edward Maglott wrote:

> That's a good tip.  A good example of an unexpected hazard.  Sometimes
> you
> really have to think these things out.  Hope I will remember this one for
> future ref.
> I remember getting drenched in gas while pulling the engine on my '69
> Westy.  IIRC, the fuel line just crumbled when I tried to clamp
> it.  Reaching up to try to stop it, the gas ran down my arm, soaked my
> clothes, got all over me.  I wanted to both jump out from under the
> van and
> also stop the leaking.  Way too much fuel in the tank.  I finally gave up
> and ran to get pans to catch the fuel as it drained.  I ended up with
> about
> 5 gallons.  That is a pretty terrifying feeling to have gas all over you.
> Edward
>