Do you think a in fuel tank short, could cause an explosion, or fire ?

[Esel Mann]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Just because it is hot doesn’t mean it would create a spark. Just being hot won’t ignite anything.

that is false. look up ignition temperature.

i can tell you it happened to me with a pressure washer and no spark. i was impatient and didn't let it cool down enough before refueling. part way into refueling the gas can air burped and some gas spilled onto the head.
poof and up it went. there was no spark.