About 3 months after I got my truck some of the wiring under the hood caught on fire while I was making a lumber run. Scared the crap out of me. I had to beat the flames out with a rag.
Ever since then I carry a rechargeable fire bottle (ABC) where the jack usually goes (that spring thing really does a good job holding it in place).
Never had to pull it yet, but I came close when I was adjusting the carb a few months ago. The fuel inlet nut worked its way loose, and it was dark out. I had the engine running and I heard this hissing noise. Flashed the light on the carb and fuel was squirting out and evaporating on the intake manifold which was hotter than hell! That got the pulse going too.
I've seen people who've been burned real bad because of fuel leaks or they were dumb enough to smoke while messing with their carb or fuel line. I don't want to experience fuel burns on my chest and face.
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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.
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