working on engines

i just got my pacemaker last week and have been told i can't
work on a running engine.my hobby is restoring old cars and i
would like to continue doing this.does anyone know how i can
get around the this problem and still work on my car

3 Comments

Don't grab the hot wire

by Theknotguy - 2014-03-10 10:03:07

Like Dizzy said, don't believe everything you hear.

Son called, "Daaaaad!" The long "a" means he's got a problem. The favorite daughter-in-law's car won't start. Jumped into the car and ran down to their house.

Not supposed to lean over running engines. Opened up the hoods, put wires on batteries, in and out, leaning over the engine while running. Didn't think a thing about it. Zilch, zero, nichts, nothing.

Didn't think a thing about it until the next day when I was recounting what I did.

We've got people on this site who are working in power plants, running diesel-electric locomotives, and arc-welding. No problems. Also another guy running sintering furnaces. No problems.

The guy running the sintering furnaces occasionally runs into a magnetic field that puts his PM into a test mode. His comment, "Oh, stupid just work up." Don't recommend everyone does the same thing, but our PM's can take a lot.

During your recovery period, why don't you get out your tech manuals and decide which car you'd like to work on first. Then go over the details to make sure you have all the tools you need. I feel it will be great therapy.

Hang in there. Life gets better.

Theknotguy

Lawyers write the cautions

by KAG - 2014-03-11 11:03:06

and they're very good at CYA statements.

Most people don't have issues. Some have found things that they stay away from. Usually the 6 inch rule applies. eg. Don't lay with your PM on the ignition wires.

The best advice I've found is to approach cautiously and slowly and see how you feel. If you feel "funny" then back away. However when you do this remember that if you have anxiety that can cause symptoms too. The mind is a powerful device.

When I first got my little buddy and was up to doing yard work, I found that the thought of getting near powered tools made me feel funny. Then after using them it went away. You may also hear from some husbands that try to use their devices as an excuse to not operate vacuums, washers, dryers, irons, etc...

Enjoy working on your cars
Kathy

go for it

by jimkirschvink - 2014-03-13 12:03:03

It shouldn't hurt anything working on a car. I even use my electric welder, and it doesn't have any negative effects.

Best wishes,

Jim Jim

You know you're wired when...

You run like the bionic man.

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