I did the watch trick a few years ago checking the oil on my TR7. It's a '76
and has the short dipstick hiding down below the carbs and manifold. Somehow
I shorted out the positive terminal to the battery hold down bracket. In
about 2 seconds the watch band (metal) was glowing and the latch was welded
shut. I had to break the band to get it off. Nice second degree burn where
the watch was. Now I'm a lot more careful where I put my arm when checking
the oil.
Allen Brenden
Everett, WA USA
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Gbouff1@aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 3:52 PM
Subject: Bonehead auto repair mishap
> I'm sure most of us have been involved in some real bonehead experiences
> while working on our LBCs. But what just happened to me would make the
Three
> Stooges proud.
>
> Gary Bouffard
> 59 TR3A
> 59 Bugeye
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