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> I'm sure those sparks have killed many people by now. Probably not many. I have been shocked when I was twisting the distributor on my old '95 Tahoe to adju
by MisterTea 2y ago
> I'm sure those sparks have killed many people by now.
Probably not many. I have been shocked when I was twisting the distributor on my old '95 Tahoe to adjust timing after maintenance. It bit me good but I have felt and survived worse.
- londons_explore 2y agoThose who don't survive don't post on HN
- MisterTea 2y agoI never heard of them killing anyone. Though I am sure the resulting shock might be enough to trigger issues in those with weak hearts or injury resulting from pulling away rapidly where a fall or slip can cause a severe injury.
- talldatethrow 2y agoMost of my social circle is people that do custom crazy stuff with things with engines. 1000hp off-road trucks, jetskiis that do backflips, cars into the 9 second quarter mile, basically all installation and repair work done by the enthusiast themselves. I know several people that have lost fingers. Two that have lost teeth. Two that have died along crashes. Getting shocked by ignition systems is on par with stubbing your toe.