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my work truck caught on fire this morning

Started by TheGhost, April 20, 2012, 12:41:41 PM

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TheGhost

April 20, 2012, 12:41:41 PM
Alternator burned up.  Used up a brand new fire extinguisher trying to put it out.  Ended up having to call the fire department.  Ironically, we had just replaced the old fire extinguisher a couple days ago.
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April 20, 2012, 01:39:01 PM
At least it was a Ford :nana: Just kidding, glad no one got hurt.
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April 20, 2012, 03:54:50 PM
Glad your OK! Can it be fixed?

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April 20, 2012, 04:09:31 PM
aww man thats a bummer , glad your ok !! don't look bad from the picture  :scratchchin: although guessing the engine compartment  is burned up  :scratchchin:
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April 20, 2012, 04:39:28 PM
Glad you were not injured!  If you you used a Dry Chem extinguisher and it gets repaired get all the electronics replaced. That stuff eats them up.
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#5
April 20, 2012, 04:50:57 PM
Shit, my boss had the damn thing fixed and running by lunch.  Only the alternator, a couple hoses, and the wiring needed replaced.  I swear, this damn truck is like Christine.  It will not die.  Made for an exciting morning.  Was kinda hoping the fire would have been the last straw, though, so I could convince my boss to replace it with a Dodge. :D
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#6
April 22, 2012, 10:07:57 AM
The alternator in my 76 Powerwagon caught fire in 1989. I would have never guessed that an alternator could do that. 23 years later and this is the first time I've ever heard of another. Fun stuff!
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April 22, 2012, 01:28:03 PM
How does it catch on fire, does it seize up and belt burns up or???
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#8
April 22, 2012, 05:42:36 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on April 22, 2012, 01:28:03 PM
How does it catch on fire, does it seize up and belt burns up or???


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TheGhost

#9
April 23, 2012, 01:30:33 AM
As I said in the first post, the alternator burned up.  Shorted out, caught on fire.
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#10
April 23, 2012, 04:15:32 AM
Having a "WORK" truck burn up is usually a good thing as long as you get out of it in time. I'm sorry to hear they fixed it so fast.
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#11
April 23, 2012, 08:27:32 AM
Now you have a excuse to go buy a new RAM work truck!  :2thumbs:

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#12
April 23, 2012, 08:32:07 AM
Sh*t Happen's!!  Great excuse for a day off. :coolgleamA:
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April 23, 2012, 10:45:06 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on April 22, 2012, 01:28:03 PM
How does it catch on fire, does it seize up and belt burns up or???

Most times with Ford Alternators, it's the huge wiring harness at the back Nobody replaces when replacing the alt. This gets a bad connection and then begins your fire. I've seen many Ford's burnt up at this harness. I've also seen this harness burnt all black, but hadn't caught fire yet.
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