On Thu, 8 Apr 2004, Ben T wrote: > Very sorry to hear of your loss. A common reason that Type 1 VW engines > catches on fire the fuel line sitting on top of the generator. Spark > near fuel is never as good thing to have. A simple thing such as a > missing generator access panel cover or a missing hose clamp from the > fuel filter is sure trouble. Another biggie is the hose barb into the carburator. They're pressed in, and they have a tendancy to become loose over time. Eventually they blow out and fuel goes everywhere.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon |
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