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Re: Tip of the Month

To: scott.barr@mccarty-law.com
Subject: Re: Tip of the Month
From: Dave Simpson <dsimpson@ds2.ncweb.com>
Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 02:46:20 -0400
scott.barr@mccarty-law.com wrote:

> Uh, Joe, if you're still after a Tip 'O the Month, I've got a good
> basic-level
> one for those of us who are technically challenged.
>
> When replacing the fuel hose between where the line comes out from
> under the
> driver's footwell (U.S.) and the fuel pump, remember to check the
> level of fuel
> in the tank before yanking the old hose off, causing a major gasoline
> hemorage
> all over the car, the garage and the technically challenged
> individual.
>
> You could even do it to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies:  "Well,
> the next
> thing you know, old Scott's a flamin' guy.  Jumpin' up and down from
> the gas
> that's in his eye..."
>
> OR you could use a tip that would be useful.  Your choice.
>
> Scott Barr
> scott.barr@mccarty-law.com
> 72 GT6 (with a new fuel hose and a less-than-full tank of gas)
> (and no, I didn't actually set anything on fire)  (yet)

<<snip>>

Good timing Scott!

I was planning on replacing that hose soon, luckily the tank is low
already, so as soon  I am able I will replace the line before filling
the tank. I hope I can remember.

Dave Simpson


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