03-08-2017, 09:13 PM | #41 |
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I'm ordering a cut off switch now...
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Good for you. I only have one 'driver' , but that was put together with parts from everywhere. To me, it is no less valuable than a 500 point car ! First thing after sitting in my model a, is to reach down and turn on cut-off. First thing that I do before exiting my model a , is to reach down and turn cut-off ....off. There are other benefits, like theft prevention, etc, BUT I've found that if a problem occurred while driving....like a fuel smell/leak....OFF goes the cut-off switch , then investigation of problem. Has worked for decades and will never fail if used correctly. |
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03-08-2017, 10:19 PM | #43 |
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Very sorry about your great loss. I hope you can re-restore it. My best to you. Thank you for sharing so we can share with other Model A's.
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03-08-2017, 11:02 PM | #44 |
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Hope you can recover some $ from your loss.
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03-08-2017, 11:31 PM | #45 |
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I think many should take a hard look at this and check all their wires, maybe even once a year, replace or fix what might need repair. This is like a warning commercial for us all.
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03-09-2017, 01:02 AM | #46 |
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03-09-2017, 01:40 AM | #47 |
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So sorry, Artimus! How many times have I gone out to the garage and seen my dash light on? I leave the dash light in the on position to remind me that I forgot to turn off the cut-off under my seat. A cluttered mind? grabbing the groceries? Gotta prioritize the cut-off! Buy it back. Sell parts or restore that beautiful car.
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03-09-2017, 06:13 AM | #49 |
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03-09-2017, 08:12 AM | #50 |
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My guess is the fuel tank vapors had an ignition source (assuming no fuel leaks)... Makes me want to put insulation behind my ampmeter... Dang problem is the tank is ground... The meter should be totally electrically insulated from the tank... I wonder if getting shrick wrap might be snapped in the fuel tank cavity where the meter fits?
Also, for those who carry a fire extinguisher, buy a new one.. Mine's too old so grabbing a new one.
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I do agree with the others that say the junction box is entirely too small haha. If it was an inch bigger that would be a world of difference.
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03-09-2017, 10:28 AM | #52 |
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Also a word about some early repro junction boxes, the live post (After a new harness we used a rubber gasket to mount the box) screws could back out and come in contact with the firewall, that happened in my brothers coupe and it burned the ignition wires out, it was raining at the time and water ran down the firewall on the engine side. We were on a trip and were lucky because when we got home some of the wires had no insulation left on them, just lucky I guess.
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03-09-2017, 10:30 AM | #53 |
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I've never had an insurance claim. Will they try to determine the origin and cause of the fire?
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03-09-2017, 03:27 PM | #54 |
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Sorry, bummer.
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03-10-2017, 08:02 PM | #55 |
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Here is the latest, I took the salvage price and will sell parts to my club members at a reasonable price. I did have a fire extinguisher on the shelf, behind the seat but because I only was going to be a few minutes I FAILED to turn off the battery switch on the floor by the seat. As I always do, I turned off the gas valve. Normally I ALWAYS turn off the gas and battery switch.
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03-10-2017, 10:08 PM | #56 |
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It would be nice if it was restored, rather than parted.
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03-11-2017, 12:17 AM | #57 |
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That is so sad. Memories gone.
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03-11-2017, 12:21 AM | #58 |
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Like I said, I'd buy it lock, stock and barrel as is.
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03-11-2017, 09:27 AM | #59 |
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No. There's no way the nuts could have come loose a full turn or more just by moving the panel.
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03-11-2017, 10:05 AM | #60 |
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Bummer! I'm glad no one got hurt.
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