Like we spoke of in another thread gm, I am also guilty. I lit an 18 wheel semi on fire on a test track, and we couldn't put it out! However gm, I think you had one burn next to a fuel pump! That's a scary scenario.
Like we spoke of in another thread gm, I am also guilty. I lit an 18 wheel semi on fire on a test track, and we couldn't put it out! However gm, I think you had one burn next to a fuel pump! That's a scary scenario.
Last edited by bmorgil; 01-17-2025 at 06:40 PM.
Close, it was a fuel tanker leaving the refinery. When he filled the trailer, the bar that goes across the valves on the trailer will not release the trailer brakes if it is not secured in the downward position. Even though he released the brake valve in the cab, the trailer brakes would not release with the guard not down. He drove about five miles up hill on the freeway before the brakes burst into flames. That poor driver was hunkered down behind a knoll just past the freeway fence. I found him from the trail of fire extinguishers going up the hill side.
Good stories are always worth repeating. And these are good!
Now I have to ask what track you were at Bob and GM were you a first responder.
Now that information is definitely classified! I don't know exactly who knows that I lit that one... Hahah! I know a few Mechanics were ready to take me out back. One of my first "good" jobs was as an Experimental Test Driver. I was real young. It was the Michigan Technical Resource Park.
I love it Bob! Thanks for sharing that.
I ask because I spent a number of years at Laguna Seca and Sears Point back in my SCCA days. So anything that is track related, brings back some great memories.
I have decided to install the T-86AA and t-case separately. I don't think I can wrangle the combine weight of it all on a floorjack. It's only me...
Getting the T-86AA back in will be easy. After that, the only thing I have to do is make sure I align the t-case up to ensure I get a good seal on the gasket between the two.
I will get a few more gaskets, e-brake shoes and shift fork boot ordered. While I wait for those, I started cleaning the backing plate. And of course, I will throw down some paint on the backing plate...
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David it is truly a process of what works best for you, with what you have. It will certainly go back together per your plan. The project is looking great! You are going to love driving it around when you get it rollin'.
The SCCA vehicles and tracks were always a lot of fun. Plenty of technical issues to deal with at that level.
Re: Fuel Tanker Fire
I'll bet there was another trail you could have used to track him as well!
LOL, Probably better following the extinguishersOriginally Posted by LarrBeard
True, the smell of burning brakes wasn't the only foul smell that there was in the air. I wasn't a first responder in regards to being on the fire department. I was road service, he was back on the road to bring it into the shop before even a cop showed up. That was back before everyone had a phone in their car, so I guess nobody stopped at a pay phone to call it in. After 8 shoes, 4 drums, 4 S cams and bushings, and 4 wheel seals then 3 hours of shop time, he was back on the road
Parts should be here in a couple days and the parking brake should be complete. But as with every step of this process, I find myself with more questions than answers.
I've been searching high and low for same actual vehicle pics of the e-brake cane mounted under the dash (mine does not go through the dash). Here is all I have.
Does the cane look complete or are there other mounting brackets needed? Also look at my cable. I can get the ball into the end of the cane, but I'm expecting a threaded link and clevis on the t-case lever side. Both of my cable ends have balls.
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