So sunday I was firing up my engine on an engine running stand . I don't think we where rushing our selves but what I think happened was a small series of mistakes we didnt realize we where making . Which we can make and unfortunately for me I got the bulk of it. Our adapter piece blew off and I got blasted in roughly 220 degree water. I got 1st degree burns to my neck and 2nd degree burns to my chest area arm pit and arm. One thing that went wrong was I had a thermostat. Which for me is normal because I always break in my cams with a t stat installed but I always have broken them in., in the car so the fan is closer to the radiator and everything usually works as it should. Im not mad but guys it can happen you anyone. From now on im doing a roller cam. So guys In short even when you think you have crossed your t's and dotted your i's something can go wrong. This really reminds me that this is still a dangerous hobby and anything can go wrong even when you think you have your bases covered.

 

I'm gonna triple check stuff from now on hope u get better man

 

Ouch! Sorry to hear (and see) that. Hopefully the good people at Sherman hospital took care of you.

 

Yep best ER care I have had . But the last time I was in the ER I was 18 and my friends mom was the head nurse so I got rushed in .

 

Ohhh ouch, the good in this is... chicks like scars! Get well bro.

 

Sorry Copper. Hope you heal quickly with no complications.

Looks like it hurts like Hell.

 

Sorry to here you got hurt, looks very painful. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care
Bernhard

 

Man I am so sorry. Can't believe you have the presence of mind, or the desire to be on CO right now.

My wife used to work for a dermatologist - go see an expert soon and follow his treatment instructions if you want to minimize scarring.

 

I need something to kill time im taking a few days off from work and then seeing the doctor on thu.

 

I'm sorry to here of your mishap,get well soon.ooh the armpit is painfull.Nick

 

Man, I can feel that from here!

 

Those second degree burns hurt like hell, but should heal up fine.

Hope you feel well soon!

- Eric

 

Hell, these days I wear goggles to brush my teeth! Sorry for the mis-hap Copper but glad it didn't get you in the face. Let me know if you need anything. I might have some old Vicodin laying around

 

Damn bro, I can't even look at the the picture without feeling pain.
I hope you feel better soon.

 

wishing you a speedy recovery. Sorry but the gearhead side of my brain can't help but wonder; how is the motor?

 

Good we did have run time but we had issues with timing the whole time and then once we where close the temps spiked along with the pressure .

 

that picture is painfull for all of us to look at, you will be back workin on that motor soon, get well cooper

 

Ouch, sorry about your accident. Hope you have a speedy and minimally painless recovery.

 

Praying for a fast recovery with as little pain as possible for you.

 

Ouch, I hate it for ya.

Originally, I thought someone had shipped ya the wrong parts.

 

X2! Damn Son...

 

Glad you didn't take a shot to the face, on the bright side.


Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

Yikes! Good luck with a speedy recovery.
I had a freeze plug (installed by the shop!) let go while breaking in an engine on a stand. Very large second degree burn down my leg and foot. I'm lucky it happened on a stand - my alternative was to put it in the car, and there's a fair chance I would have been under it!
Remember to change the bandage at least daily! Aquaphor (and opiate of your choice) will be your best friend. Also watch out - "non stick" bandages at the pharmacy do NOT work for burns. Get plenty of supplies from the hospital of the coated bandages.

 

The bandges I got where regular but the nurse told me to use the creame on the gauze vs putting it on the open areas and it seems to do the trick. The pain is low to be honest. I had to wait 4 hrs before I went to the er. I was in wisc. 1 hr away so I waited an hour to call for a ride then it took 1.5 hr for my ride to get there and the 1.5 to get back. Talk about pain wooooo. I'm going back to work tommorow. My arm is just a little sore.

 

Shoot we always like pics but this time not so much....heal fast!

 

ouch, get well soon.

 

Keep those covered, moist and don't let them scab up and you should have minimal scarring.

Becareful out there!

 

Wow copper i wish you a fast recovery

 

Wet wounds heal as fast as dry scabbed up wounds. Keep 'em moist. I was really hoping you had gotten ripped off when I saw the headline of the thread. Damn that looks painful.

 

Ouch. Heal up quick. And get some oxies... sorry

 

I wish it had been a bum parts deal instead. That makes me hurt just looking at it. Get better soon bud!

 

Thanks guys for the well wishes . I do not intend to stop working on my olds just yet I still want to hit the track this year. So close too.

 

Ouch......speedy recovery.

 

That's a brutal deal copper, Good to hear your pain isn't as bad as it looks. I couldn't imagine how I would handle it. Your a tough guy to bounce back so quickly. Cheers to a speedy recovery.

 

I can only echo what others have said. I have a weak stomach so can't look at the pic. I saw it for a second and scrolled right past it. Hope it gets better soon.

 

it looks worse now lol. the skin around my neck has darkened up and the blisters have gotten bigger along with darkening of the skin.

 

Sorry bro. Speedy recovery and Godspeed.

 

Holy skin boils, Batman!
Man - I felt pain deep inside when I saw that! Glad it was not in the face...
I feel for ya - I wish you a fast recovery and the pain to subside.
Take it easy for a while and see the doc if the pain is too great.
Accidents happen, and noone is immune.
A few years ago i was edging the yard in front along the curb and the edger started sliding off. Without thinking I reached down quickly to pull it back. Grabbed the muffler with my left hand - i will not even describe the looks or feels... Bad thing was I was going on a two week driving trip a few days after and could only drive with one hand. While kind of an accident, I think it was the dumbest thing I ever did. It happens...
Get well soon!!

 

Ouch, glad it wasn't worse. Hope you feel better soon.

Larry

 

God takes care of old folks and fools and today you are neither... Good lesson's always take at least one trip to the ER learn. Amazes me I still have all 11 digits and both eye's. Hope you have a fast recovery buddy!!!