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2005-2008 Peterbilt Semi Fires
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: January 14, 2023 02:02AM
Had two identical fires on identical 2006 and 2007 MY tractors this week. Fire is in the engine compartment, on the driver's side. Both were documented as originating in nearly the same 1" area.
Double check the main B+ cable from the batteries to the starter. It appears the B+ cable is CHAFFING against the ground cable to the engine block and/or to the driver's side frame rail directly adjacent to the starter.
Chris
Double check the main B+ cable from the batteries to the starter. It appears the B+ cable is CHAFFING against the ground cable to the engine block and/or to the driver's side frame rail directly adjacent to the starter.
Chris
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