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Ron Kwas · Jul 27th, 2018, 21:00

arcturus;

I'm following your restoration thread with interest.

I'm also quite relieved that those inverter modules you found and added based on my suggestions did not contribute to the fire...I don't see them in the reso pictures, but if you are adding these into the wiring again, please contact me directly so that I can review their supply and fusing, to assure everything is proper and safe...the very last thing we want is that these module cause a problem in the future!

Cheers

arcturus · Jul 28th, 2018, 08:55

Thanks. Only fitting one for windscreen wash. Tomtom works fine on 6 volts with ubs adapter. My only issue is which type of connector to use from power to convertor.I think that I crimped on insulated spade connectors last time round. A bit difficult here in the sticks trying to buy hardware. I end up paying $15 shipping for a 10 cent part!

arcturus · Jul 30th, 2018, 11:21

Welcome home! What a transformation, from that to this. Will have the PV back on the road by the weekend.

Army · Jul 30th, 2018, 14:25

Looking good

arcturus · Jul 31st, 2018, 13:03

From this to this

Ron Kwas · Jul 31st, 2018, 13:59

arcturus;

...a commendable recovery! What steps have you taken to prevent future fuel leakage?

Cheers

arcturus · Jul 31st, 2018, 15:07

Had carb' rebuilt with all new glands. The heat shield should prevent any future seepage from falling on the manifold. I 99% believe that seepage from the carb', soaking on the Insulation on the manifold and igniting was the cause, not electrical.

Army · Jul 31st, 2018, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcturus

Had carb' rebuilt with all new glands. The heat shield should prevent any future seepage from falling on the manifold. I 99% believe that seepage from the carb', soaking on the Insulation on the manifold and igniting was the cause, not electrical.

Glands eh?

My overweight neighbour is always going on about her glands being the trouble. I reckon if I tell her dodgy glands can cause a fire she'll think she's hot stuff and I'll end up in hot water again...

(hash tag joke as the yutes might say)

Ron Kwas · Jul 31st, 2018, 17:24

arcturus;

OK...remember leaking gas alone is certainly not good, and leaking onto the hot manifold is worse as it evaporates it quickly making highly ignitable fumes, but manifold is not hot enough to ignite these...it still needs a (spark) source of ignition (likely the Generator brushes)...so preventing leaks is your first line of defense, second is keeping it off manifold with a heat-shieled (also good got the carbs)...so it sounds like you have it covered well.

Cheers

arcturus · Aug 4th, 2018, 16:44

From the looks of this rear carb' I think that It would be a fair assumption that the fire started just below it. Parts lower than this were only smoke damages.

Jul 28th, 2018, 08:55	#32
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Thanks. Only fitting one for windscreen wash. Tomtom works fine on 6 volts with ubs adapter. My only issue is which type of connector to use from power to convertor.I think that I crimped on insulated spade connectors last time round. A bit difficult here in the sticks trying to buy hardware. I end up paying $15 shipping for a 10 cent part! __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine Last edited by arcturus; Jul 28th, 2018 at 08:58.

Jul 30th, 2018, 14:25	#34
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	Looking good __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Jul 31st, 2018, 15:07	#37
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Had carb' rebuilt with all new glands. The heat shield should prevent any future seepage from falling on the manifold. I 99% believe that seepage from the carb', soaking on the Insulation on the manifold and igniting was the cause, not electrical. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jul 27th, 2018, 21:00	#31
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	arcturus; I'm following your restoration thread with interest. I'm also quite relieved that those inverter modules you found and added based on my suggestions did not contribute to the fire...I don't see them in the reso pictures, but if you are adding these into the wiring again, please contact me directly so that I can review their supply and fusing, to assure everything is proper and safe...the very last thing we want is that these module cause a problem in the future! Cheers

Jul 31st, 2018, 13:59	#36
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	arcturus; ...a commendable recovery! What steps have you taken to prevent future fuel leakage? Cheers

Jul 31st, 2018, 17:24	#39
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	arcturus; OK...remember leaking gas alone is certainly not good, and leaking onto the hot manifold is worse as it evaporates it quickly making highly ignitable fumes, but manifold is not hot enough to ignite these...it still needs a (spark) source of ignition (likely the Generator brushes)...so preventing leaks is your first line of defense, second is keeping it off manifold with a heat-shieled (also good got the carbs)...so it sounds like you have it covered well. Cheers

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