I caused myself about a $750.00 setback (ouch!) by forgetting to re-install a fuel line on my carb the other day... and then trying to start the car with the hose disconnected.

BOOM!!!

I had turned on the fuel pump (electric pump with the switch in the trunk, got into the car and attempted to start it, never having hooked back up the fuel supply hoe to the carburetor I had had off to gain access to a lower flat bowl bolt (I removed that bolt to drain some old gas out of the float bowl.)

To exacerbate the situation, once the flames erupted (I was in the driver's seat, starting the engine,) I didn't have the presence of mind (what "MIND"???) to turn off the pump, so it continued to feed gas (and, LOTS of it) to the fire... The flames made it impossible to see that there was gas coming out of that (disconnected) fuel line. , so it took me maybe five minutes to figure out why my fire extinguisher and garden hose wouldn't put the fire out! She sat there and burned... You can imagine the damage...

See the pix at http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/sho ... 1969984514

Haste makes waste...

Bill, not feeling very smart right now, in Conway, Arkansas

Ouch, bad luck Bill.
But then again, you never struck me as someone who let minor setbacks stop you, so I'll guess you'll be up and running in no time. As long as you didn't get hurt yourself, all these other things, well, they are only just... things!

Olaf

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Thanks, Olaf.... I appreciate the support. I have ordered a a new wiring harness to replace all the burned wires, and already have in my possession, all the other parts to repair the damage.... now it's just a case off getting out there and doing it...

But, procrastination is my middle name, so, it may take awhile... LOL!

Bill, in Conway, Arkansas

Bill posted about this on FABO, and I asked him to post on our site also. This could have been a major catastrophy(sp).

Originally Posted by Bill Dedman This was my reply. Something to think about. __________________

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Sorry to hear about this, and I am glad only the car was hurt. Could have been much worse. Charlie has some great advice about electric fuel pumps. I will be wiring in a oil pressure/fuel pressure switch when I convert my brother's Duster and van to fuel injection. Scary stuff.

Why do I never hear about this neat stuff until AFTER I have made a complete fool of myself???

Down the road, When I have two nickles to rub together again, rest assured I will have one of those oil-presssure activated relays on BOTH the slant six race car and this burned-up Valiant!

Thanks, Charrlie!!!

Bill