Sideview to the spark plugs.


I'm no fire expert, but I think that the fire started at the 3rd spark plug. I believe that the new valve gasket didn't seal, oil pumped on to the very hot exhaust manifold(driven 60 miles non-stop), and it finally caught on fire. The fire traveled from plug wire to plug wire, and flowed up them towards the distributor cap.


The valiant and heroic pillow that saved my Lincoln.


I think I will replace the valve covers, plug wires, plugs, air cleaner, power steering pump hose, distributor cap, and assorted wires and hoses as needed. All in all, I have to call myself very lucky to still have a car. Thanks for the condolences, and for looking at the pics.