<VV> Re: wiring harness fires?

[N2VZD@aol.com]

i reall doubt that the unfortunate loss of a corvair was due to the wiring 
harness itself, they are new enough yet to have decent wire and insulation , i 
would guess a screw or other  pinch got into  a b+ wire somehow.  not really 
the fault of the harness??i have seen failures due to floor pan screws or other 
easily done mistakes so if you have any electrical symptoms check them out..do 
not let them go. usually you have a warning of somekind  before they get that 
hot. it takes a good forensic man to find the real cause..i have worked with 
them before on car and boat fires.  
regards, tim colson