engine fires questions, 1974 914 1.8 Options

[brcacti]

Trying to learn more on this because of the recent post of the 914 fire. I assumbe the fires usually start down near the fuel pump where the hoses/clamps are found is that correct? Also how about on top of the engine is that a big concern also or not so much of a concern?

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

seems that when the engine gets super hot while running, and a fuel leak occurs, the mixture of the hot hot air and the fuel spray literally causes and explosion and fire in the engine compartment which is hard to put out. Always prudent to carry a large fire extinguisher co2 or halon NOT powder, as powder ruins anything it touches and makes a mess of things.

[Coondog]

seems that when the engine gets super hot while running, and a fuel leak occurs, the mixture of the hot hot air and the fuel spray literally causes and explosion and fire in the engine compartment which is hard to put out. Always prudent to carry a large fire extinguisher co2 or halon NOT powder, as powder ruins anything it touches and makes a mess of things.

So not true, just wash it off ASAP. Plus you got bigger issues if your 914 is on fire to worry about a mess. Halon and Co2 just removes the o2 but does nothing to keep the vapors from reigniting in a open air environment. I have been on too many vehicle fires where the owners pissed on it with Halon or Co2 then watched there car continue to burn.
Both are great for electrical fires but not fuel fires.

My set up. Purple K for fuel fires and Halon for electrical