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  1. engineman2

    runaway engine?

    Runaways are fairly rare, but cause massive engine damage if allowed to continue for much time. Two ways to stop runways. Put vehicle in highest gear, hold brakes and dump the clutch. If this doesn't work you're in for a good ride. The other is to block the airflow by covering the intake or...
  2. engineman2

    runaway engine?

    So long as you don't put the end of the extinguisher right in the intake it'll warm up before being drawn in. It isn't too cold anyway, having been sprayed with one. lol.
  3. engineman2

    runaway engine?

    The easiest albeit not cheapest is a CO2 fire extinguisher. Keeps powder off of everything and will definitely stop a runaway. I keep one in my M1008 and we keep them in all turbo machines on the farm. About the covering the intake with a board, etc I would be sure the rest of the intake is...
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