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<DIV>"It was kind of exciting, with fire and
everything!<BR><BR> <BR><BR>When cranking over the engine, fuel gushed out
the secondary vent tube. "</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>OK kids, listen up!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>A couple of winters ago I was converting the V8 Miata from EFI to
carb. This involved a fuel pressure regulator and a new HEI ignition
system.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>First, I plumbed in the fuel system. Everytime I checked for leaks I
had one fitting that would leave a gas smell on my fingers. Eventually,
this was fixed (I thought) so I hooked up the ignition system and tried to start
the car.</DIV>
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<DIV>No start. WTF? I says to myself.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Check the fuel, yep pressure. Try it again. . . .. no start.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Better check for spark . . . .</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Even a small fire, in the garage where the Pantera lives (that is connected
to the house) is a BIG freakin' fire. (Hint: turn off the fuel pump before
jumping out the a flaming car. Trush me.)</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>So, I picked up the fire ext. placed by the car (I thought I was no dummy .
. .guess again) which oozed some stuff out of the nozzle that dripped on my
shoe. (sound familiar old tymers?) Fire is getting bigger.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><U>$#^&^&$% </U> run in the adjoining kitchen for a
salad bowl full of water. If you guessed this WASN'T enough water you win
the prize.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>While I'm having visions of a melted Pantera and a crsipy house (burning
car is on jack stands, no chance to push it out side) I calmly walke out the
garage door, picked up the garden hose, turned it on full and put the fire
out. Note to self: don't forget to spin the motor without plugs to clear
the water.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I believe the barely detectable gas leak had leaked a puddle onto the
carpet below (safety hint).</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><U><STRONG>Be careful, have a back up and don't mess with gas in a closed
area.</STRONG></U></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Grouch and Dirty Safety Hint #1</DIV>
<DIV>"yes, we've got spark!"</DIV><BR>
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