IMO, every "old car" should have two pieces of safetly equipment to guard
against being destroyed by fire. 1) A good fire extinguisher 2) A power
shut off switch mounted at the battery. I have both in my two 70s cars. I
will be installing same in my Imperial when I drive it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Thorpe" <nt014b6628@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Another Imperial In Flames
> I have worked as a mechanic for 21 years, with six of those
> working exclusively on vehicle breakdowns at Heathrow
> (London) airport for British Airways.
> 9 out of 10 vehicle fires i attended was caused by faulty
> starter motors or wiring to them.
> If your starter is getting slow, noisy or sticking change it
> they may be expensive but not compared to the value of
> your Imperial.
>
> Neil Thorpe (Now smooth running) EFI 82 black imp
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