engine fire
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Burning Brakes
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From: Winston Ga.
engine fire
this was sent to me and I had not seen it discussed yet.]
I wonder if this guy had a glass fuel filter?
http://nwfdailynews.emeraldcoastphot...t=&CategoryID=
I wonder if this guy had a glass fuel filter?
http://nwfdailynews.emeraldcoastphot...t=&CategoryID=
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.....Or an inline plastic filter between the fuel pump and the carb...a few inches from the passenger's exhaust manifold?
(I have learned to ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher in EVERY vehicle I own)
Melting Slicks
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The fires in these cars seem to go so fast and intense, I don't know if a fire extinguisher would do you much good. Just getting out of the car safely is as much as you could hope for.
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That could have been one of many reasons, and is a good reminder to check and replace old hoses, and fuel lines. And why I keep my factory gas line from from the fuel pump to the Q Jet intact.
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I know the feeling, mine was wrecked a month ago. Just enrolled her into "ICU" Wednesday. From what the Doc says, the surgery and recovery time will be somewhere around February before she will be healed. Until then, my 72 is back off the road again after having sat for 2-3 years. Un like this poor guy's C3, my C3 WILL live to see another day. Just it won't be anytime soon. So for that, I am Thankful! 
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Yeah, fire bad. Without a fire extinguisher to stop it, getting first responders on site with the right equipment will be the best hope. Time won't be on the cars side, if that happens.
Lars has a great writeup on building a steel fuel line between pump and the carb.
I don't have the link handy but I'll go look. Maybe someone else will fill in before I get back.
Lars has a great writeup on building a steel fuel line between pump and the carb.
I don't have the link handy but I'll go look. Maybe someone else will fill in before I get back.
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In this link, Lars suggests to contact him directly (his email is listed in his post).
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ine-paper.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ine-paper.html