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St. Jude Donor '05
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Safety Car
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From: Detroit's West Side MI
I disassembled about everything and the primary damage seems to be to wiring and body (luckily not mine). I re-wired what was necessary, cleaned up all residual oil, flushed the oil system, tightened everything, etc and she seems ok.
The fenderwell for the rear tire is destroyed, I don't have a new one yet. The rear bumper is char-grilled, I've been sanding it down for repainting but it's merely cosmetic, so I'm not concerned.
The suspension looks ok, I replaced a few bushings just in case they were compromised and re-greased all of the heim joints assuming the grease was melted out of them. Everything seems tight and safe.
I'm taking her to the track tomorrow for some slow runs to see if I missed anything. I'll post some pics of the bumper on Sunday when I have time to show the damage...
Aside from cosmetically, I got off very easy. This could have been much worse.
Oh, and the fire system is on it's way. 10 lb bottle.
The fenderwell for the rear tire is destroyed, I don't have a new one yet. The rear bumper is char-grilled, I've been sanding it down for repainting but it's merely cosmetic, so I'm not concerned.
The suspension looks ok, I replaced a few bushings just in case they were compromised and re-greased all of the heim joints assuming the grease was melted out of them. Everything seems tight and safe.
I'm taking her to the track tomorrow for some slow runs to see if I missed anything. I'll post some pics of the bumper on Sunday when I have time to show the damage...
Aside from cosmetically, I got off very easy. This could have been much worse.
Oh, and the fire system is on it's way. 10 lb bottle.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Just a reminder that extinguishers need to be serviced regularly. There is
'maintenance' (recommended annually for portable extinguishers)
and hydrostatic testing (5 or 12 year intervals according to the type of
extinguisher.)
Also, if a FE is discharged even slightly, it should be taken out of service
and recharged.
Several useful comments were made about fire and extinquishers
in this thread - After the engine fire
Note that one extinguisher didn't work in that incident. Check the
gauge for indicated pressure. Periodically pull dry chemical extinguishers
out of their mounts, turn them around/upside down and tap them in
an effort to loosen chemical that has packed or caked inside due to
vibration.
.
'maintenance' (recommended annually for portable extinguishers)
and hydrostatic testing (5 or 12 year intervals according to the type of
extinguisher.)
Also, if a FE is discharged even slightly, it should be taken out of service
and recharged.
Several useful comments were made about fire and extinquishers
in this thread - After the engine fire
Note that one extinguisher didn't work in that incident. Check the
gauge for indicated pressure. Periodically pull dry chemical extinguishers
out of their mounts, turn them around/upside down and tap them in
an effort to loosen chemical that has packed or caked inside due to
vibration.
.
Most people don't do this type of stuff until after a bad experience. I guess I'm no different.
Former Vendor
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 9,615
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From: Burlington NC
I would suggest putting the cable on the drivers side by the window. In case you ever get knocked out and the safety crew has to put out the fire. They can reach in, pull and pull your butt out of there. There is a rule on it somewhere. Within X amount of inches, with a sticker.
Randy
Randy
Former Vendor
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Posts: 9,615
Likes: 13
From: Burlington NC
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