My father ignited a car once in the garage when the fuel line was
disconnected and he cranked the starter while setting the timing. Yes, be
very careful about disconnecting the fuel line. A pair of vice grips is a
quick way to shut it off. But can be damaging. I always keep a set of
vacuum line plugs handy. I put a proper fitting one in the end of the hose
and tighten the clamp if necessary. No crush damage this way.
BTW, does anyone know of a source for in-line shut off valves we can install?
Not consourse, but safe.
They say you can put out a match in a bucket of gasoline--- if you're fast
enough. I don't like to practice anything I get only one chance to fail at,
so I will leave that one as theory.
Brian N
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