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RoninLB 09-19-2003 11:17 PM

Good Question
 
It's about all engine comp. electric wires.

How can they all be shielded from causing a fire or protected from a fire.. fireproof fuel lines are only good for less than a few minutes in fire.
besides putting them into metal tubing..Huh ?

Dantilla 09-20-2003 06:51 AM

I bought my '73 at an insurance auction after it had an engine fire. Rubber fuel lines don't last forever. I think that fuel leaking on hot engine parts is a bigger concern than an electrical fire.

Doug Zielke 09-20-2003 06:58 AM

Wiring in a fire?
Considering electrical wiring is often the *source* of the fire, it's pretty hard to protect it.

beepbeep 09-20-2003 07:11 AM

You can try to find Raylon (?) -isolated wire used in aircrafts. It's made to withstand heat and crumble insted of burning.

HawgRyder 09-20-2003 07:41 AM

There was a product used in armoured vehicles that looked like asbestos woven into something like a child's finger trap.
The stuff was amazing....stayed soft...did not shrink....and was easy to cut (with scissors).
It was off-white in colour and came in several sizes.
Can't help with the name.
It was rated for hours of protection.
Bob

RoninLB 09-20-2003 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HawgRyder
looked like asbestos woven into something like a child's finger trap.
The stuff was amazing....stayed soft...did not shrink....and was easy to cut (with scissors).

maybe something like the hot rod header wrap.. Thanks Bob

RoninLB 09-20-2003 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by beepbeep
You can try to find Raylon (?) -isolated wire used in aircrafts. It's made to withstand heat and crumble insted of burning.
maybe I'll eyeball Aircraft Spruce's site........Ron

RoninLB 09-20-2003 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doug Zielke
Wiring in a fire?
Considering electrical wiring is often the *source* of the fire, it's pretty hard to protect it.

that's why I'm entertaining electrical supply conduit.. I don't know. maybe I'm getting to much into overkill.. I definately want an onboard fire supression system...........Ron


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