The gas was carbide (acetylene?) produced in a little building a half block away.
Calcium carbide (CaC2) + water (2H2O) => acetylene (C2H2) + calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
