The Ford Barn

Synchro909 · 07-02-2014, 01:58 AM

Machine Girl, I know this is getting a bit off subject but your comment about these carbys leaking fuel is VERY relevant here in Australia where we sit on the right side of the car (correct side too he he). That puts the light switch directly under the leaky carby and a spark from the switch has started many many fires. American cars in the period, I'm told had a reputation for burning for that reason. Poor design if they intended selling them in RHD countries. In fact, I lost two cars and my workshop that way a few years ago thanks to a 1929 Chrysler. That said, in other respects, American cars were ideally suited to driving conditions here. Nothing condescending or insulting intended.

07-02-2014, 01:58 AM	#21
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,043	Re: My new Air Filter issue Machine Girl, I know this is getting a bit off subject but your comment about these carbys leaking fuel is VERY relevant here in Australia where we sit on the right side of the car (correct side too he he). That puts the light switch directly under the leaky carby and a spark from the switch has started many many fires. American cars in the period, I'm told had a reputation for burning for that reason. Poor design if they intended selling them in RHD countries. In fact, I lost two cars and my workshop that way a few years ago thanks to a 1929 Chrysler. That said, in other respects, American cars were ideally suited to driving conditions here. Nothing condescending or insulting intended.