Read This in the 1971 Chassis Service Manual and had to laugh...
04-21-2012, 01:27 PM
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Read This in the 1971 Chassis Service Manual and had to laugh...
I have to admit, I thought about doing it too.
04-21-2012, 06:22 PM
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Hi Mark,
That really is pretty good advice.
Another thing I've noticed about the CSM is the huge number of instructions that begin with "Disconnect the battery". We often ignore it, or take it for granted, but it is good advice!
Regards,
Alan
That really is pretty good advice.
Another thing I've noticed about the CSM is the huge number of instructions that begin with "Disconnect the battery". We often ignore it, or take it for granted, but it is good advice!
Regards,
Alan
04-21-2012, 08:08 PM
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Melting Slicks
Alan you are so correct if something shorts out a lot of damage can result before you can get the battery disconnected. 
04-21-2012, 11:22 PM
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I recently had to reach in the tank and move the float while checking the gauge and I can't recall what I used. I am always careful about keeping open flame or spark away from the gas lid opening, As I set here and type I just remembered that I used a piece of solid insulated electrical wire. I bet not many consider the spark you could have even just from static.
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04-22-2012, 08:31 AM
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Metal (steel), who would do something like that?
What you really need is something that doesn't conduct electricity, like plastic, or even better glass, yeah, get a long glass rod. And to make sure you don't contaminate the gas in the tank, make sure the car is almost empty and then clean to rod. Maybe wipe it down so you know it's clean, take a rag, maybe an old t-shirt or even better, a sock, something strong with some substance, like a wool sock and make sure it's spotless by rubbing it a lot......
You know they probably wrote it because someone tried it
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What you really need is something that doesn't conduct electricity, like plastic, or even better glass, yeah, get a long glass rod. And to make sure you don't contaminate the gas in the tank, make sure the car is almost empty and then clean to rod. Maybe wipe it down so you know it's clean, take a rag, maybe an old t-shirt or even better, a sock, something strong with some substance, like a wool sock and make sure it's spotless by rubbing it a lot......
You know they probably wrote it because someone tried it
Mooser
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04-22-2012, 09:56 AM
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I'll go edit my post to change metal to steel for you
04-22-2012, 10:16 AM
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Many security camera videos showing fuel nozzle to filler neck fires caused by...static electricity. Aluminum is far more conductive than steel. Always ground yourself before filling up. Getting in and out of your car produces static electricity, especially on low humidity days. Wood can also be conductive. No smart electrician uses wood-handled screwdrivers. This one never did!!
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