I thought that this had to do with the flash point temperature of gasoline
vs the temp of the burning end of a cigarette...something to the effect that
it (the flash point) was higher than the temp of the cigarette. Urban
legend?
Was never curious enough to try it.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rocky Frisco" <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
To: "James Nazarian" <jhn3@uakron.edu>
Cc: "Telewest (PH)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; "mgs"
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Ignition circuit of '66 B
> James Nazarian wrote:
> >
> > I've never had the guts to try this, but I've been told that a lit
cigarette
> > won't ignite gas.
>
> That depends on a number of factors: a tiny gust of wind or a spark
> caused by the butt hitting the paving just right might provide the
> necessary temperatures. If the lit butt hits petrol it usually will be
> extinguished before it can light the petrol. The key word here is
> "usually." ;)
>
> Then, there's always Murphy to consider.
>
> -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com
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