Carb caught fire
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Car: 1990 IROCZ Camaro
Engine: 350 4bbl, 200cc Heads, 270hr Cam
Transmission: 700R4 w/ Trans-Go shift kit.
Axle/Gears: GM 10 bolt Posi
Re: Carb caught fire
Yeah you can only have the fuel pump wired into a keyed power source (so that the pump only turns on when the key is turned)
What I did with my TPI swap, was tap the green and white wire from the relay into a 12v ignition source (i used the slot where my fuel injector fuses were...didnt need those anymore). My reading was somewhat below 12v though, but the pump still delivers the pressure I need, so I am happy.
What I did with my TPI swap, was tap the green and white wire from the relay into a 12v ignition source (i used the slot where my fuel injector fuses were...didnt need those anymore). My reading was somewhat below 12v though, but the pump still delivers the pressure I need, so I am happy.
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From: Columbia City, OR
Car: 20 M550i xDrive
Engine: LB9 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Carb caught fire
Man your lucky that is all you lost. Same thing happened to mine, only more severe...lol
Wish I had a shot of the motor still...god it was FUBAR!
Lost a 305, all the underhood wiring, HVAC, and obviously a bunch of other crap. I have quite the white trashy car, considering its being driven with a nice big burn mark on the hood.
Wish I had a shot of the motor still...god it was FUBAR!
Lost a 305, all the underhood wiring, HVAC, and obviously a bunch of other crap. I have quite the white trashy car, considering its being driven with a nice big burn mark on the hood.
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Re: Carb caught fire
Holley 4150 650CFM caught fire last night. I think what happened was I pulled the wire out for my fuel pump, and when I plugged it back in it put it to a source that has power even with ignition off. Then when I went to start my car about half an hour later, it wouldn't start and then I saw the flames. I had the pedal to the floor trying to start it and get the flames sucked in but wouldn't. Finally i was smart enough to pull the wire for pump and the flames went down. Lost my air cleaner, everything else looks fine the carb is litte dirty. I am gonna lower the fuel pressure too, is it gonna be ok to start it up again? 
btw I never heard the engine backfire or miss, just flames.
btw I never heard the engine backfire or miss, just flames.
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Man your lucky that is all you lost. Same thing happened to mine, only more severe...lol
Wish I had a shot of the motor still...god it was FUBAR!
Lost a 305, all the underhood wiring, HVAC, and obviously a bunch of other crap. I have quite the white trashy car, considering its being driven with a nice big burn mark on the hood.
Wish I had a shot of the motor still...god it was FUBAR!
Lost a 305, all the underhood wiring, HVAC, and obviously a bunch of other crap. I have quite the white trashy car, considering its being driven with a nice big burn mark on the hood.
Last edited by 91greenbird; Apr 4, 2007 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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