dont hold your breath for vids anytime soon. i tried to start it with the fuel system for the first time and it caught on fire. lost my engine wiring harness and i have no money to continue this build. so for the time being i think im just going to quit while im ahead. i was lucky tonight i didnt lose the whole truck or the house. sorry for the disappointment.

 

very sorry to hear that... glad you are ok, a fire in a garage is no joke.

did you put it out with an extinguisher? what kind?

Before I start my engine for the first time, I'm getting one of these. It won't corrode or damage the engine from thermal shock.

 

Sorry to hear that. I can honestly say I know what that feels like. I had an engine that was on fire for way too long.

 

i had my B2 style dry chem next to me but it failed to work. so i had to run and grab my garden hose while my wife ran to grab the kids out of the house. my sons room is directly above the garage. so far the damage only appears to be the engine wiring harness and the power brake booster vacuum hose and the PCV hose. when i get home from work ill give it a better inspection to see.

 

Don't give up.It does suck but at least no one was injuered.Always start your motor outside so there is no chance of burning down the house.Always run the fuel system before you start motor so you can make sure there is no leaks.

How did the fire start?

Good luck.

 

Dude to hear that. glad u and Ur family r safe.

 

I built my fuel lines by hand and I think a fitting broke free. I had a leaky injector o-ring but not enough to drop let alone burn that big

 

What a dissappointment... I've never had an engine catch on fire, but I know the feeling of a serious last minute problem or snag all too well.

If this was easy, everyone would do it! Keep your head up and everything will come together eventually.

 

Sorry to hear that man
Glad everyone is ok .

 

That's a pretty rough deal bud. I hope you get everything worked out, and am glad nothing else was damaged.