>>DO NOT FILL GAS CANS IN THE BED OF A TRUCK WITH A =

>>PLASTIC BED LINER
>
>Actually, I believe this is true.  The problem is not static in the
plastic
>bed... it's that the plastic bed doesn't allow the static generated by
>pouring the gas to dissipate.
>
>(You'll notice that airport fuel trucks ground themselves to the tarmac
>whilst fueling jets.)
>
>Coyote

Ron, you're right.  Flowing fuel does generate a large amount of static
electricity.  In addition to grounding the fuel truck, all pipes and
components inside the fuel tanks are either bonded with a ground strap or=

intrinsically safe and insulated.  This is one of the two viable theories=

left as to the cause of TWA flight 800 accident.

JF

85 Westy