Posted by DickCallum on February 20, 2004 at 11:07:10 from 212.137.57.41 user DickCallum.
In Reply to: Re: Captain Flint's negligence posted by Andrew Craig-Bennett on February 19, 2004 at 22:18:39:
"However, I doubt if the petrol tank would have exploded; the atmosphere in the tank would have been overrich. Not that I am about to try the experiment!"
Good point Andrew; It reminds me of a time, around 20 years ago, when I saw a cigarette extinguished by being tossed into a motorcycle petrol tank, in fact I saw this stunt performed several times as it was the 'Party Piece' performed by one of the members of a motorcycle club I was in!
I hasten to point out that this was extremely foolhardy and should not be attempted by anyone, it could result in serious injury, death etc.