Engine fire
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jonno1
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Re: Engine fire
Glad you are ok, and you caught it quickly.
Just changed all the fuel lines in the Alfa and use Millers VSPE
https://www.millersoils.co.uk/products/ ... -one-shot/
Bought a 50 second one of these...not sure it would do the job if it was a major fire but could nip one in the bud if I was quick and I like the ease of use:
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/fire-g ... 20Products
Just changed all the fuel lines in the Alfa and use Millers VSPE
https://www.millersoils.co.uk/products/ ... -one-shot/
Bought a 50 second one of these...not sure it would do the job if it was a major fire but could nip one in the bud if I was quick and I like the ease of use:
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/fire-g ... 20Products
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Re: Engine fire
Glad nobody was hurt... And the car not being seriously damaged is obviously good too
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Re: Engine fire
Just seen this Will. Sorry to hear the news, but hope all is OK and at least no-one hurt.
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Re: Engine fire
Done that got the t-shirt. My first thought was the guy sitting in the drivers seat, the second was my house, as the car was still in the garage! Can laugh at it now but not a nice thing to happen. Hope it all works out.
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anglophone1
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Re: Engine fire
I run the Millers VDP in all 3 70s Porsches.jonno1 wrote:Glad you are ok, and you caught it quickly.
Just changed all the fuel lines in the Alfa and use Millers VSPE
https://www.millersoils.co.uk/products/ ... -one-shot/
Bought a 50 second one of these...not sure it would do the job if it was a major fire but could nip one in the bud if I was quick and I like the ease of use:
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/fire-g ... 20Products
Does it work ?
Don't know.
Just makes me feel better - especially as only 95 fuel available in ROI!!!
Clive
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West Cork, Ireland
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1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
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redrobin911
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Re: Engine fire
I've fitted blaze cut in all my 911's esp after restoration and the chance of a leaking fuel line or carb. IMO worth investing in, doesn't need a power supply and can be cable tie fitted. check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr9SBQ_wQZA
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anglophone1
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Re: Engine fire
Very neat and simple Robin and relatively cheap protection- did you fit 2 or 3m version?redrobin911 wrote:I've fitted blaze cut in all my 911's esp after restoration and the chance of a leaking fuel line or carb. IMO worth investing in, doesn't need a power supply and can be cable tie fitted. check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr9SBQ_wQZA
Clive
West Cork, Ireland
RGruppe #814
1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
1975 911/Flachbau 930 clone- too cool for school!
West Cork, Ireland
RGruppe #814
1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
1975 911/Flachbau 930 clone- too cool for school!
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redrobin911
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Re: Engine fire
I think I fitted a 2m to the 67S. 5 mins to fit and potentially a car saver..... I think the 3m might be too long to fit inside a 911/912 engine bay. Once I get a 1000miles or so on the car I was going to remove it i.e. once happy there are no issues or potential leaks, but i've got used to seeing it in the engine bay so most likely leave it now.anglophone1 wrote:Very neat and simple Robin and relatively cheap protection- did you fit 2 or 3m version?redrobin911 wrote:I've fitted blaze cut in all my 911's esp after restoration and the chance of a leaking fuel line or carb. IMO worth investing in, doesn't need a power supply and can be cable tie fitted. check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr9SBQ_wQZA
65 911 FIA race car
66 911 RHD restoration
67 911S LHD
74 911 Carrera 2.7 US Spec
79 Aistream Excella 28 MH
97 Bimota Vdue
14 KTM 690R Duke
83 RD350 YPVS
08 Ducati M900
00 Ducati 996SPS
944 T, 3.2 RSR, GT3 - SOLD
66 911 RHD restoration
67 911S LHD
74 911 Carrera 2.7 US Spec
79 Aistream Excella 28 MH
97 Bimota Vdue
14 KTM 690R Duke
83 RD350 YPVS
08 Ducati M900
00 Ducati 996SPS
944 T, 3.2 RSR, GT3 - SOLD
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anglophone1
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Re: Engine fire
Under the lid or around bay?redrobin911 wrote:I think I fitted a 2m to the 67S. 5 mins to fit and potentially a car saver..... I think the 3m might be too long to fit inside a 911/912 engine bay. Once I get a 1000miles or so on the car I was going to remove it i.e. once happy there are no issues or potential leaks, but i've got used to seeing it in the engine bay so most likely leave it now.anglophone1 wrote:Very neat and simple Robin and relatively cheap protection- did you fit 2 or 3m version?redrobin911 wrote:I've fitted blaze cut in all my 911's esp after restoration and the chance of a leaking fuel line or carb. IMO worth investing in, doesn't need a power supply and can be cable tie fitted. check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr9SBQ_wQZA
Clive
West Cork, Ireland
RGruppe #814
1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
1975 911/Flachbau 930 clone- too cool for school!
West Cork, Ireland
RGruppe #814
1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
1975 911/Flachbau 930 clone- too cool for school!
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redrobin911
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Re: Engine fire
I think I fitted a 2m to the 67S. 5 mins to fit and potentially a car saver..... I think the 3m might be too long to fit inside a 911/912 engine bay. Once I get a 1000miles or so on the car I was going to remove it i.e. once happy there are no issues or potential leaks, but i've got used to seeing it in the engine bay so most likely leave it now.[/quote]
Under the lid or around bay?[/quote]
Has to be above the source of potential fire so cable tied to the left engine lid support the across the rear over the fuel lines then over the right carb bank then over the left ones. Cable tied most to the engine lid grille - all far to easy. Will sent you a pic to your phone..
Under the lid or around bay?[/quote]
Has to be above the source of potential fire so cable tied to the left engine lid support the across the rear over the fuel lines then over the right carb bank then over the left ones. Cable tied most to the engine lid grille - all far to easy. Will sent you a pic to your phone..
65 911 FIA race car
66 911 RHD restoration
67 911S LHD
74 911 Carrera 2.7 US Spec
79 Aistream Excella 28 MH
97 Bimota Vdue
14 KTM 690R Duke
83 RD350 YPVS
08 Ducati M900
00 Ducati 996SPS
944 T, 3.2 RSR, GT3 - SOLD
66 911 RHD restoration
67 911S LHD
74 911 Carrera 2.7 US Spec
79 Aistream Excella 28 MH
97 Bimota Vdue
14 KTM 690R Duke
83 RD350 YPVS
08 Ducati M900
00 Ducati 996SPS
944 T, 3.2 RSR, GT3 - SOLD
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majordad
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Re: Engine fire
Where did you source it from Robin ?
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