Originally posted by livinsvt:
Originally posted by Alan Coles:
1 - Unless they have a properly setup exhaust system close to the base of the pit there is a real danger of gas vapours collecting in the bottom of the pit and any spark can set off a deadly blaze.
I suppose this could be a problem if you left the vehicle running while doing the alignment. Other than that that isn't an issue.
Actually, livinsvt, I believe its not the vapours from a running car exhaust that were the major concern, but gasoline vapours that could collect down in the pit. This happens when a person is doing any head/intake/etc., work where you're going to have an open fuel delivery system or some "standing" fuel. Especially in older non-fuel injected vehicles that don't have the same shut-off systems for the fuel. That's my recollection anyway.
Regards, Alan
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