Don Hanson wrote: > So, when I pulled into the wide spot and leaned out, looking back under > the van...yep! A huge puddle of gas under the motor and more pouring out as > the motor ran. I shut it off quickly (as I'd planned to do), the flow quit > and I jumped out and rolled the van off the puddle to try (successfully) to > keep it from igniting... Something to consider, in a similar situation, is that you can turn off the ignition while moving, which will stop the fuel flow, and the steering will not lock unless you remove the key. Mike |
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