Possible Safety Concern!

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  • bybowtie
    #1

    Possible Safety Concern!

    Ok I m gonna catch hell for this I am sure.. I see a lot of yall disregading safety in the name of getting things running..
    Now I know there are many ways out there to test the inlet tubes(boots) but my main problem is those who use stuff like Propane and Starting fluid to find these things out.. I even think I say someone using Butane,although I may be mistaken..
    Now I have come to use Wd-40 ( i know not a favorite and really no less dangeous) but what it does in contrast to the others is instead of letting it rev it tends to bog it down...
    My big problem with it all is the possiblility( however slim) of a possible carb backfire or intake backfire from using Flammable goods to test these problems.(however flammable these maybe).
    Is there anything out there Compressed air,plain oil,(I had thought of using soapy water but never got around to trying it) That may be far less HARMFUL
    Remember what we are dealing with here is The lead source for fire inducing combustion it just burns me ( no pun intended) to see good guys using propane,butane and starting fluid to "test" these parts....
    Sorry for the long winded vent but I had to attempt something to ease my thoughts
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    • Anonymous
      #2
      I would still use the starting fluid.

      I would still use the starting fluid. If you figure out a way to apply it instead of spraying it everywhere you shouldn't have to wory about torching you bike. Im thinking use a Q-tip. I would think that Oil would give you a false reading. It might end up sealing the leak temporarily. Or you could just go out and get some O-rings and be done with it.

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        • Anonymous
          #3
          Hey.

          Have I already asked you about the signal, horn, hi,beam, choke switch on your GLZ parts bike. I need one bad to pass safety inspection.

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            • Anonymous
              #4
              UNLIT propane torches are actually one of the best ways to find vacuum leaks. It has been the recommended method by most major automotive manufacturers for eons, (I have been employed by GM & Ford dealerships for the last 20+years). If you've ever used a propane torch for other purposes, you've probably noted that it takes quite a bit of flame to get it going, so I don't think a brief backfire would be a concern. If you actually had the torch lit, the backfire would probably blow it out. Just some food for your thoughts.

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                • bybowtie
                  #5
                  very true.. but still the possibilty is there,It was just something that had been on my mind after working on the bike......I guess the possiblity of it falling over while running, pinning me under it, covering me in gas ,breaking a spark plug into the puddle, exloding the garage , thats always there to..... :roll: :x 8O 8)

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                    • Anonymous
                      #6
                      i was spraying around a throttle body in a mini van with carb cleaner 1 time, sprayed the intake and all i saw was fireball city, propane for now on!

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                        • Anonymous
                          #7
                          Ditto on the carb spray experience, Rick.

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