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Welding Frame Rails Near Fuel Lines
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Wed, 04 Sep 2013 4:55 +0000by rhysmate
I failed nct on a small rust hole on the frame rail.
if i run the lines dry while the relay is out and disconnect the lines from the tank and the engine, will i be safe to weld near them ? i cant see why not but anybody else with experience on this might comment?
Re: Welding Frame Rails Near Fuel Lines
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Wed, 04 Sep 2013 9:44 +0000by sidewaysreilly
How near
Re: Welding Frame Rails Near Fuel Lines
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Wed, 04 Sep 2013 9:46 +0000by MX5Spares
Still vapour in the lines.Why not remove the bolts holding the pipe brackets and push away a few inches !! Is it gas or mig welder ??
Re: Welding Frame Rails Near Fuel Lines
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Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:38 +0000by rhysmate
its within 4-5 inches anyway. is it easy to drop the lines? its a gas mig welder
Re: Welding Frame Rails Near Fuel Lines
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Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:51 +0000by sidewaysreilly
Wouldn't bother me to much but neither does mig welding. Drain the lines, and get them well clear. To be save have extinguishers at hand. Don't do it alone and plan escape route.
Re: Welding Frame Rails Near Fuel Lines
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Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:57 +0000by rhysmate
Cheers man, i will haha! id say once the lines are clear and have been left for a while to air out it should be ok. ill put a fire blanket around them, just in case!