Cheap fuel filter = fire... please help
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You will need at least a 5 Kg one to put out a fire that just started, where to mount it? I'm gonna mount mine to the roll cage with quick disconnect clamps but for the stock (ish) guys I wouldn't know a good location other than in the storage space behind the seats but that would mean no room for t tops or anything other
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From: Augusta Maine
I didn't think of mounting the extinguisher by the seat like that. I'm going to try it.
Just so everyone knows, the extinguisher I used to put out the fire was indeed one of those small ones... it says it is on empty now though, but it did an excellent job of getting the fire under control in just a few seconds.
Just so everyone knows, the extinguisher I used to put out the fire was indeed one of those small ones... it says it is on empty now though, but it did an excellent job of getting the fire under control in just a few seconds.
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From: Ontario
TT,
I have to disagree with you. A 5kg extinguisher is 11 lbs. That's a big piece of metal (presumably behind the driver/passenger) waiting to move around/forward in case of a collision. In a static/garage situation I might agree but not in a moving vehicle.
I have to disagree with you. A 5kg extinguisher is 11 lbs. That's a big piece of metal (presumably behind the driver/passenger) waiting to move around/forward in case of a collision. In a static/garage situation I might agree but not in a moving vehicle.
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
There is plenty of room for a 5LB unit in the back of both the C2 and C3
I dont care what it looks like or where it is mounted and I dont suppose anybody else would care about the looks compared to the look of their Corvette melted down to the frame.
I dont care what it looks like or where it is mounted and I dont suppose anybody else would care about the looks compared to the look of their Corvette melted down to the frame.
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Think TT has a point...a 5# extinguisher (Kidde) weighs 10 Lbs,but is 15 " long and 4.25" in diameter...it's discharge rate is 14 seconds...
The 2.5# model is 3" diameter and discharges in 8 seconds...
So the trade off is discharge rate(capacity)/weight......that is all and good providing you stop in time,shut engine(fuel) off,release hood, grab the thing and get out to fight the fire in time...better hope you are going slow when it happens..
The 2.5# model is 3" diameter and discharges in 8 seconds...
So the trade off is discharge rate(capacity)/weight......that is all and good providing you stop in time,shut engine(fuel) off,release hood, grab the thing and get out to fight the fire in time...better hope you are going slow when it happens..
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Originally Posted by paul67
TT,
I have to disagree with you. A 5kg extinguisher is 11 lbs. That's a big piece of metal (presumably behind the driver/passenger) waiting to move around/forward in case of a collision. In a static/garage situation I might agree but not in a moving vehicle.
I have to disagree with you. A 5kg extinguisher is 11 lbs. That's a big piece of metal (presumably behind the driver/passenger) waiting to move around/forward in case of a collision. In a static/garage situation I might agree but not in a moving vehicle.
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..and I was refering to Kidde chart below for the K500M-C
http://www.kiddefiresystems.com/utcf...s/K-88-001.pdf
http://www.kiddefiresystems.com/utcf...s/K-88-001.pdf
Last edited by rihwoods; Sep 18, 2006 at 08:52 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by cswhelan
Yeah, unfortunately, some of my vacuum lines (which was the first project I completed on it) melted... check valves, and most wiring. This is good information though, and I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
To replace the rubber lines, I was thinking about this...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
I know the last part isn't steel... but it seems like a high quality "racing" application from Edelbrock. Should I just try to get the solid ones made instead?
To replace the rubber lines, I was thinking about this...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
I know the last part isn't steel... but it seems like a high quality "racing" application from Edelbrock. Should I just try to get the solid ones made instead?
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
Where can you get good stainless -8 AN lines tank to pump already shaped? Or -6An if -8 aren't available.
For a guidline...how long before you replace braided rubber fuel hose? every 3 yrs since you can't look inside the hose to see its condition?
For example...if you ran braided rubber hose from tank to pump, how often should you change the lines?
For a guidline...how long before you replace braided rubber fuel hose? every 3 yrs since you can't look inside the hose to see its condition?
For example...if you ran braided rubber hose from tank to pump, how often should you change the lines?
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by gyopp
Man, everytime I see these pics I get 
I have already done away with the rubber fuel line. I think I'm buying a fire extinguisher this afternoon.
I have already done away with the rubber fuel line. I think I'm buying a fire extinguisher this afternoon.
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From: Fort Myers, Fl / St. Paul, Mn
Check this out. http://www.h3r.com/halon/faq.htm
A Halon extinguisher in the engine compartment of a boat will put out the fire while the engines are running and not hurt them. And leave no residue. Probably work for a car too.
A Halon extinguisher in the engine compartment of a boat will put out the fire while the engines are running and not hurt them. And leave no residue. Probably work for a car too.
