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It took him a while for him to understand why all the kids were laughing at him on his first day of engineering class. ~Not-So-Handy Andy
Kludging is great. Kludging is grand. But as we see on almost a daily basis here on TIFI, it can lead to disastrous results. A few friends in Bellevue, WA learned this the hard way yesterday. After having some problems with their Ford Econoline, they decided to jerry-rig a homemade fuel-injection system by opening the floor panels and pouring fuel directly into the carburetor. Wait, what? I think it’s time for a Q&A:
What was their transfer device? A water bottle.
Where was the gas coming from? An open bucket.
When were they doing this? As the van was running.
Well, you can guess what happened next. If you can’t here are some pictures:

All three of the passengers were injured in the fire, but luckily they all survived.
So remember kids, kludge smart. Wait, is that an oxymoron?
The full story: KOMO | Seattle Weekly | Seattle Times

Submitted by: Tom-Erik J. via Submit a Kludge!
Favorite Comment: Fixer Husabob says, “Cirque de Plasterers. I’ve seen them in Vegas. Never use a safety net. Their rhinestone leotards must be at the cleaners.”

Submitted by: dunno source via Submit a Kludge!
Favorite Comment: Fixer Stef says, “It’s the Barbie Tenement House!!!”
I think Stef is on to something. Quick, I need a pulley system, a frayed rope and a metal cage elevator from a condemned building! – Ms. Fix-It

Submitted by: dgummow via Submit a Kludge!
Favorite Comment: Fixer narks says, “Correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like the backup system is a baby’s car seat anchoring the cantilever on the right side of the photo. This only gets better if there is a baby in it.”

Submitted By: Sara M via Seattle Times
Favorite Comment: Fixer Rob T Firefly says, “How else are you supposed to prevent your prisoners from dying of dehydration before they’ve given you the information you require?”