Common Corvette Fire Hazards
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,606
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces NM
Common Corvette Fire Hazards
Since this is what everyone wants to talk about, here's your legitimate chance to talk on topic about it.
I'll start it off......
Wiring: A failed ignition wire burned up in my '88 coupe and took most of the dash harness and some other pieces with it.
Chris
I'll start it off......
Wiring: A failed ignition wire burned up in my '88 coupe and took most of the dash harness and some other pieces with it.
Chris
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 16,100
Likes: 17
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 6
From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
I also had old wiring in the steering column of my 56 Chevy catch fire but that don't count either.
I have a frient that knows someone who has a friend the burnt his car up with bad stereo wiring too.
These are all off topic so I'lll stop now. Sorry Dude, I'm just messing around. Please don't take offence. You had a legitimate beef with your last post. Somebody check my spellling.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,028
Likes: 2
From: North NJ
Fire is my biggest fear now that i've put all this time and money into this car. The only thing not replaced is the wiring harnesses b/c they're so freakin expensive. I could have convinced myself to spend the money if it was an upgraded wire harness that can handle much more power and todays modern convieniences made by a company like Painless but i didn't find such a product. So now I'm spending my money on fire extinuishers and church to pray.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,606
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces NM
Some of you guys are killing me. Glad you guys picked up on the point I'm making.
I think the reason your not supposed to talk on the cell phone while pumping gas is because you may not pay attention if the auto shutoff doesn't work.
This actually happened as I pulled my car up to the gas station just last week. Some lady was in her car chatting away while gas spewed out overflowing from her tank. For whatever reason, the auto shut off didn't work right.
C
I think the reason your not supposed to talk on the cell phone while pumping gas is because you may not pay attention if the auto shutoff doesn't work.
This actually happened as I pulled my car up to the gas station just last week. Some lady was in her car chatting away while gas spewed out overflowing from her tank. For whatever reason, the auto shut off didn't work right.
C
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 668
Likes: 3
From: Platteville WI
Headlight switch. I decided NOT to buy a 77 vette when I noticed that the speedo area was discolored and slightly melted. They guy proceeded to tell me how he put out a litlle fire there once. Then he bragged about how he fixed it by installing a battery shut off which he flips every time he uses the car. Nice fix buddy, and NO, I'm not interested in buying your POS.
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,674
Likes: 122
From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
This is the result of using an improper fuel line. This was a 1969 427 435 Hp car with a rubber fuel line feeding the tripower from the inline filter. A crack in the fuel line or a bad clamp will spew gas at 7 PSI and a gallon per minute until it ignites. Once it ignites and you realize it, pull over and shut it off there is so much fuel and vapor in the engine compartment a fire extinguisher might not save it. Use only proper fuel lines, fittings and filters.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,593
Likes: 103
From: Southern Indiana
I noticed you are talking about one of those "bug eye air cleaners" and was wanting to know if you knew the height from the carb to the top?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 15,130
Likes: 3,938
From: Connecticut, USA
This is the result of using an improper fuel line. This was a 1969 427 435 Hp car with a rubber fuel line feeding the tripower from the inline filter. A crack in the fuel line or a bad clamp will spew gas at 7 PSI and a gallon per minute until it ignites. Once it ignites and you realize it, pull over and shut it off there is so much fuel and vapor in the engine compartment a fire extinguisher might not save it. Use only proper fuel lines, fittings and filters.
Saw a 69 coupe that burned up RR quarter panel after hose pinched the caliper and heated up enough to catch it on fire.
The ORIGINAL and bestest
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 10,009
Likes: 240
From: Toronto Ontario
Toronto Events Coordinator
Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
From: Fremont,CA
I had a pinhole leak develope in the metal fuel filter on the right side of the engine on my 69 vert. Driving along and I smell gasoline everywhere. Stopped and opened the hood and this thing was spraying raw fuel on the engine. For the record I have no idea why the damn thing didn't go up in flames!