On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 9:00 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Why do we assume that all engine fires start out as a fuel hose problem? I
> can think of a number of other things to get a fire started. Electrical,
> especially the alternator, oil leak, extreme overheating of the engine or
> automatic tranny, etc. Over the years I have seen a number of fuel leaks
> that did not catch fire. I'm not saying don't maintain the fuel lines but
> let's not blame them for all fires.
>
> Dennis

I'm sure I posted this before, but years ago, in my Bahama Blue '63
Beetle, I was driving home after a party when she stopped cold. Put
her in 1st and cranked her over to the side of the road with the
starter. (yes I'm just that lazy  <grin> )  Smelled fuel. Busted
fabric coated fuel line to carb had dumped fuel all over the
engine/exhaust. Pulled it off, cut off offending remainder etc.

Yes it was cold that night, but, it didn't just light up. (thanks his
lucky stars)

Lots of things to check on these aging rigs as you suggest Dennis.

Neil.

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