Club Cobra - Close call for HemiSnake

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Kristen,
Good question, I really was not addresing a Cobra specificaly but one of todays modern hood configurations. The hood scoop on a cobra is a really good access point IF the engine is not in full flame, or burning too hot. I guess what I am saying is this is a judgement call that is tough to make because you can't really see whats going on inside the engine compartment. If you can go through the scoop and then underneath and then the scoop again, back and forth, this would be the process to use, but that seldom occours.
If the fire is burning hot enough the force of the heat coming out the scoop may very well keep the extinguishing chemicals from reaching the fires fuel source.
But for an answer...yeah go through the scoop first and keep alternating scoop and underneath, remember the force of the rising heat coming out of the scoop is acting kind of like a chimney, if you introduce fire retardent from underneath it will be drawn up into the compartment simply because of the rising/venting force of the fire trying to escape through the hood scoop.
I hope my explanation clarified and answered your question rather than confuse the issue further.
Mark

Maybe a fire drill is in order at some club meeting?

Jerry

We could use Jeff's or Sid's car as the test vehicle, or Dave's

Lineslinger is correct with his comments. I'm also a firefighter and see the effects fire has on automobiles on a regular basis. One suggestion that I might add in respect to a fire in our cobra's engine compartments is to utilize the side vents. Extinguishing agent should be able to be applied directly to the fire BEFORE opening the hood.

mdmull, I am not sure I understand your little quip. :LOL:

Hey guys,

All is well. Had new hoses made for the oil cooling system (used 10-AN instead of 8-AN with all new Aeroquip fittings, and pressure tested all of them this round) got it back together, dropped in a few quarts of fresh oil, strapped the fire extinguisher back in and now the only smoke is coming from the rear tires.

There is a classic car show in Arlington Heights tomorrow afternoon, 7/23, from 12:00 - 3:00 (Moorings Of Arlington Heights on Central Road between Northwest Hwy and Arlington Hts. Road.) Otherwise I might head up to Great Lakes Dragway for the 9th Annual Mopar Festival... oh wait, I'm sorry - Mopars only... :)

http://www.mtdesign.com/cobra/images/Mopar2006front.jpg

More info: http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/

I'll probably stop there tomorrow....

Ah yes, the smell of burning rubber is right up there with gunpowder and fresh brewed coffee. :3DSMILE:

Fresh brewed WHAT?

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Originally Posted by jeffko

Ah yes, the smell of burning rubber is right up there with gunpowder and fresh brewed coffee. :3DSMILE:

COFFEE??? Jeff, let's get that right, Freh Brewed Beer!:D
Crash:(

Hey Mark, I caught a piece of biker build off that had Billy Lane standing on the side of the road watching his hard work and effort burning up. They all tried using their shirts to no avail. It wasn't until an officer pulled up with an extinguisher and a couple quick blasts and it was over.

I have never seen fiberglass burn but something tells me it would burn pretty good. I always use the battery diconnect when I park the car. I have seen a house burn before.