Re: Runnaway diesel HMMWV

From: Michael J. Hill (wild800@pacbell.net)
Date: Wed Apr 12 2006 - 00:08:23 PDT


Gene,

Thanks for clarifying the CO2 method. I didn't mention duration. It is
the current protocol I was taught. I do know and respect your
experience and was going to question my instructor as he hasn't the
experience ( he look 12 yrs old ) that you do. I do like the hose pinch
method as I do keep pliers handy on the truck.. Thanks for the info!!

Mike Hill EMT 1A
Kate Golf Six Foxtrot Jupiter India
MVPA 25988
MVCC
86 M1009
72 M35A2C
86 M105A2
CARC with Green Radios inside.

SGM PANTANO wrote:

>I had a talk with the new Shop manager of a real ARMY Maintenance Shop at
>Fort Carson today..
>He tells me this..
>Runaway engines are quite common.. Really !! Poor mechanics are the
>culprit..not enough experience on the CUCV's..
>They always have a clip board nearby.. Cover the top of the intake --or the
>air intake of the air filter.. Shuts them right down...
>When I was a Senior NCO of a Shop -- we were told NOT to use CO2... Well --
>now - they have changed position on this... You can use CO2 -- if
>handy...and just a short shot.. It removes the oxygen from the intake and
>kills the engine NOW. But.. If there is none... The choking off of air is
>best...with something strong..or the pinched fuel line...which takes a bit
>longer..but always works..
>Gene
>
>
>
>>I'd think a heavy gauge piece of sheet metal.......
>>OR, a butterfly installed in the air intake, if it's something that might
>>happen occasionally........
>>Cutting the air is the only way to be sure it stops.
>>As stated by others, if it's got any oil or fumes available, it'll still
>>run
>>without diesel fuel.
>>But,
>>no air, no burn, no run (away).
>>Good luck,
>>
>>
>
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