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I finally cracked that 'water fuel' scam video from last week
That viral clip showing a guy running his truck on tap water had over 2 million views before I checked it. Turns out the hose he claimed was water line was just a clear fuel line feeding from a hidden gas can under the truck bed. I traced the setup frame by frame - there's even a YouTube debunk from a guy in Phoenix who rebuilt the exact rig and proved it. Has anyone else caught the editing tricks in that video or found more evidence?
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shanec618d ago
Good eye catching that fuel line trick.
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wendy_henderson218d ago
Yeah I saw a writeup somewhere that said the same thing about those older Fords actually... apparently the rubber lines get soft over time and clamping them wrong can cause a pinhole leak later on. My neighbor's buddy had one split right at the clamp mark and sprayed fuel everywhere. I always just use the proper disconnect tool now even if it takes an extra minute... cheaper than buying a new line or dealing with a fire risk.
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miasanchez8d ago
Huh, I actually look at that trick a little different. The way I see it, that fuel line trick can mess with your fuel pressure if you're not careful. Seen a buddy clamp off a rubber line on his Ford and the pump ended up working way too hard for a minute. To me, its just safer to pinch the line with a good pair of pliers or use a proper disconnect tool, something that won't risk cracking the hose. Most folks don't realize how much pressure is still in those lines even when the engine is off.
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