what's up with rigs on fire in URE! !!!!

[jeepinmatt]

You guys missed it!
But here it is:
http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/threads/military-training-gone-wrong-at-ure-hummer-on-fire.162256/

 

[Chuckman]

Another new one... So we need a temp gage on our dual t-cases??? Seems totally legit with all the gearing involved I guess...

Anybody run a dual case temp. gage?

And I googled "flammable automotive fluids" and there was a test where everything liquid involved under a hood, even 50/50 antifreeze ignited on a 1000 degree hot pipe (expected header temp. on a stalled trail rig). They couldn't test (and post answers) on windshield wiper fluid due to environmental regs on the contents but assured you if it was tested, the same results would most likely occur.

Amazing learning session for me today... And opened up a whole new look at vehicle safety.

I think you missed the joke....

 

[6BangBronk]

I think you missed the joke....

So I took it hook line and sinker.

 

[Chuckman]

behind that doubler, his stock shafts must be screaming like me at tax time.

 

[CLRracer]

On a related note....check your extinguishers every once in a while. I looked at my fire ext's in the shop today...I look at the gauges every once in a blue moon. One was completely flat, gauge pegged on empty. Hasn't been used, guess it's just been slowly leaking down for the last year or so since I last bothered to look.

You should also take them out of their holders and turn them upside down and tap them with a rubber mallet. The powder settles in and packs tight making it where only some or none will come out (this is for typical ABC dry chemical extinguishers.)

Duane

 

[Reid]

Are you thinking Harlan where Rusty had the fire in Derek West rig?

yeah, im not sure what im thinking about. just remember reading something about a rig fire and the suppression failing.

 

[Jrmudder92]

Just a Few Pictures of Matt's Rover