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KirkEvil · 10-01-2009, 06:53 PM

When I installed the new fuel pump, the wire harness did not match so I had to cut and solder the wires that run the pump motor. Everything was done very clean and there was no sharp edges on the solder job. I sealed the soldered ends with shrink wrap tubing.

I got thinking about the shrink wrap...Can gasoline eat away the shrink wrap? if the shrink wrap deteriorates enough on both soldered wires, there is a possibility they may touch and arc. Spark in a tank of gas = bad.

I have had some of the shrink wrap sitting in a cup of gas for 3 days now without any change, but Im still looking for feedback.

Help/Am I going to die?

10-01-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
KirkEvil 10 Second Club Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eatontown Posts: 1,647 iTrader: (11)	Need Advice IMPORTANT When I installed the new fuel pump, the wire harness did not match so I had to cut and solder the wires that run the pump motor. Everything was done very clean and there was no sharp edges on the solder job. I sealed the soldered ends with shrink wrap tubing. I got thinking about the shrink wrap...Can gasoline eat away the shrink wrap? if the shrink wrap deteriorates enough on both soldered wires, there is a possibility they may touch and arc. Spark in a tank of gas = bad. I have had some of the shrink wrap sitting in a cup of gas for 3 days now without any change, but Im still looking for feedback. Help/Am I going to die? __________________ 1999 C5 FRC: 12.7@114 2008 TBSS: 12.48@108 2017 Silverado 2500 do you even lift breh?