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Don't be an idiot like me!!!! 200 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Mr. Blotto on  Mon Jun 13 06:29 CST 2005 [RELATED]

So I decided that the 25 amp blade fune in the engine compartment was getting way to gunked up for my liking. So, I pulled the fuse and wiped it off, but noticed that there was still a ton of grease / dirt in the fuse holder. I decided that a couple of shots of electronic cleaner would do the trick, so I went ahead and sprayed in on - WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY!! Within seconds, the drivers side on the engine compartment was in flames (the fumes from the cleaner ignited). Thankfully, I always carry a fire extinguisher in the truck, and I put the fire out (first time I have ever used it - it was actually kind of cool it a warped and twisted way...). Besides a slightly melted fuse holder, no harm done to the car (or me).

So just a reminder to everyone to disconnect the battery whenever using solvents of any type on the car. I learned my lesson!!!






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