In a message dated 4/30/01 5:06:10 PM, DJoh797014@AOL.COM writes:
<< I watched a 66 GT 350 owner at Road America
undo his air cleaner after running a few hot laps.
The ensuing flames did wonders for his hood scoop.
I ran all the way across the pits with my fire
extinguisher to put it out. None of the other
Shelby gearheads had an extinguisher or knew
what to do. >>
Hope you weren't using a chemical extinguisher. The abrasive powder will ruin
an engine if it gets in carb. Race car drivers would rather let it burn until
WATER or CO2 can be used. Carry a CO2 or Halon for small fires.
Larry
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