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YoungPUP

Sun 11, Dec 2011, 18:28:34
So I finished reassembling my snowblower today. Repaired some stripped bolts, rewelded an exhaust bracket, and then repainted the exhaust with hi temp engine paint.  ( that was the error)  apparently small engine exhaust runs WELL above 500 degrees. Lesson one: 500 degree engine paint will turn into a liquid state if overheated. Lesson two:  Shortly after becoming a liquid it will burst into flames.  Lesson three:  Blowing on the flaming exhaust to put out the flames will cause your spousal unit to laugh histerically, and call you a dumba$$....
Thats the life lesson for the day!!!!
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eric in md

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Sun 11, Dec 2011, 18:36:06
great read TODD ,,,  :2funny: :2funny:

ricoman

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Sun 11, Dec 2011, 18:43:16
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will cause your spousal unit to laugh histerically, and call you a dumba$$....
Thats the life lesson for the day!!!!
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There are actually hundreds, if not thousands, of things you can do that will ellicit the same response!
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Dave Weaver

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Sun 11, Dec 2011, 20:07:09
Dude, could you possibly recreate this experience and take video?  I'd pay money to see that.
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old2soon

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Sun 11, Dec 2011, 20:46:50
And this surprises you how?? :2funny: Be aware of course if the situation is ever reversed-by all means do not laugh!! ;) DO NOT ask me how i know this. :cooldude: RIDE SAFE.
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MarkT

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Mon 12, Dec 2011, 01:15:51
Quote from: YoungPUP on Sun 11, Dec 2011, 18:28:34
So I finished reassembling my snowblower today. Repaired some stripped bolts, rewelded an exhaust bracket, and then repainted the exhaust with hi temp engine paint.  ( that was the error)  apparently small engine exhaust runs WELL above 500 degrees. Lesson one: 500 degree engine paint will turn into a liquid state if overheated. Lesson two:  Shortly after becoming a liquid it will burst into flames.  Lesson three:  Blowing on the flaming exhaust to put out the flames will cause your spousal unit to laugh histerically, and call you a dumba$$....
Thats the life lesson for the day!!!!

You can modify the laughter response.  Just make sure you do the ignition thing INSIDE the house.  Preferably next to her new curtains.  However you might not like the revised response.  I seem to remember some parable thing about "out of the frying pan into the fire..."  or something like that.

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junior

#6
Mon 12, Dec 2011, 03:18:59
what no video?

YoungPUP

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Mon 12, Dec 2011, 18:01:17
Sorry no time to grab the vid cam. Too busy trying to blow out my snowblower.....
Yea though I ride through the valley of the Shadow of Death I shall fear no evil. For I ride the Baddest Mother F$#^er In that valley!

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Jess from VA

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Mon 12, Dec 2011, 18:59:56 Last Edit: Mon 12, Dec 2011, 19:04:20 by Jess from VA
Quote from: Dave Weaver on Sun 11, Dec 2011, 20:07:09
Dude, could you possibly recreate this experience and take video?  I'd pay money to see that.

You beat me to it.  

But the story is so well written, you can easily imagine the comedy.  ;D

FWIW, I have a fire extinguisher within feet where my bikes sleep and get worked on (and all my other small engine equipment).  

Blowing on most fires makes them burn brighter (unless it's a match).  

Good thing you don't have a full beard.  Decades ago, I lost mine blowing on a campground burger grease fire (or maybe it was the alcohol on my breath).  My friends said it was the highlight of the weekend.  :2funny:

YoungPUP

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Mon 12, Dec 2011, 19:10:24
I had 2 extinguishers within steps of the mayhem, But I'm too lazy to clean up the mess that would've made.  I'd have used my attached "hose" before I used the damn extinguishers....
Yea though I ride through the valley of the Shadow of Death I shall fear no evil. For I ride the Baddest Mother F$#^er In that valley!

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Jess from VA

#10
Mon 12, Dec 2011, 19:18:12
I didn't think of that. 

Actually, assuming you weren't going to lose the whole snowblower, it was probably best to just let the paint burn off the exhaust.

YoungPUP

#11
Mon 12, Dec 2011, 20:46:45
Letting the paint burn off would've been faster than removing it again and sandblasting it and starting over with 1200 deg. stove paint, but the plastic fuel tank next to the exhaust had me a little worried..... :o
Yea though I ride through the valley of the Shadow of Death I shall fear no evil. For I ride the Baddest Mother F$#^er In that valley!

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Jess from VA

#12
Mon 12, Dec 2011, 23:07:18
Yeah, I knew there was a gas issue.

"Gas tanks roasting on an open fire.  Chestnuts blown to smithereens"      :2funny:

(From an old Christmas melody)   

junior

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Tue 13, Dec 2011, 02:47:02
Quote from: YoungPUP on Mon 12, Dec 2011, 19:10:24
I had 2 extinguishers within steps of the mayhem, But I'm too lazy to clean up the mess that would've made.  I'd have used my attached "hose" before I used the damn extinguishers....

spend the extra money and get the co2 extinguishers they leave no mess and are harmlsee to your lungs
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