How many people have had their syty's catch on fire? I almost did today!

[Smkur50]

Re: How many people have had their syty's catch on fire? I almost did today!

My "guess" just by the reading. One of your burnt wires was grounded out to burn up..whether it be the power in the starter solenoid, or ignition switch, possibly relay. If I were to think about it further, which wires are hot when the ignition is off? Most of the areas do. Somewhere one of these grounded out when he shut it off..started heating as he exited the vehicle, luckily he came back soon enough to see it in progress. Im doubting the starter engaged, motor may have still been running when he got back to it or someone would have noticed maybe..or even he would have noticed it as soon as he shut off the engine. Maybe I'm stating the obvious, but it is the basic facts to go off of.

 

[NJSERRANO]

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Hey guys, just got home from the bar (working).

Dave is right, the steering column had a LOT of play. I've heard of many syty's with loose tilt columns, and I never knew the mechanics of the ignition switch/rod/key position until Dave pulled the column out. I did notice that I had to move the column into a certain position to "start" the truck, otherwise I would get a "purple-wire" condition that I heard so much about on this forum. I assumed that this was at least one reason to do the purple wire upgrade.

Dave - I will give you a shout when I wake up...I'm signing off!

 

[Smkur50]

Re: How many people have had their syty's catch on fire? I almost did today!

I can say this, at least even though the wiring is burnt up, looks good goin on the wrecker! Wheels are awesome!

 

[leadfoot]

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These parking lots hold several hundred cars. There's 2,500 cars in the junk-yard. These places are huge. There's no way anyone could "find the owner" of a car in the lot in distress. This "unattended" thing is moot. I mentioned this possibility to Nick the first day we were working on it. We both laughed at the possibility.

DaveP

The yards I have been to have PA systems to announce closing and paging employees.

<<<<<<<WILL THE OWNER OF A BLACK GMC PICK UP REPORT TO THE OFFICE- YOUR TRUCK IS ABOUT TO IGNITE >>>>>>>>>> :rotf::rotf::rotf:

-Just busting your chops. :lol:

 

[SY2455]

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Now Dave, you must finish the story, Did the deckhand keep his job?

I have some thoughts on some of your ? in post 60 if you want give me a call. Being that I'm on call again I may have to call you back.

 

[Don W.]

Re: How many people have had their syty's catch on fire? I almost did today!

e been working on. It started, and backed back into the garage under it's own power. But it runs, Nick.

Job like this? Bet that is music to your ears!!! And not a ton of time either. Sweet.

 

[NJSERRANO]

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Dave P is a GENIUS!

I have the utmost respect for this guy, both as a gearhead and as a person :tup:

 

[blacktyaffair]

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Dave P is a GENIUS!

I have the utmost respect for this guy, both as a gearhead and as a person :tup:

Lucky for you that you were able to get John Force's mechanic to fix your truck!

Glad to hear it's coming along and coming along quickly. Now to come up with a Syty smoke detector.. :rotf:

 

[NJSERRANO]

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Lucky for you that you were able to get John Force's mechanic to fix your truck!

HAHAHA!!! I remember that!

 

[SY2455]

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Please tell those of us that don't know the story.

 

[SY2455]

Re: How many people have had their syty's catch on fire? I almost did today!

Ok Dave,

I totally forgot about that guy. If I recall correctly, he has already sold that truck.