Incident Details
During the landing roll, the engine ceased operating. The pilot then turned the aircraft onto a taxiway, where an attempt was made to restart the hot engine. As the restart was being attempted, smoke began emanating from beneath the engine cowling. The pilot subsequently exited the aircraft and observed a small fire, characterized by flames, in the lower part of the engine. No fire extinguisher was readily accessible, so the fire was allowed to burn out on its own. Substantial damage occurred as a result of the fire.
Investigation Findings
An investigation of the incident revealed fire damage on the right side of the engine near the exhaust manifold. However, no leaks or broken fuel lines were discovered. The possibility of carburetor flooding was considered during the investigation, though this was not verified. It was found that the carburetor float level was 1/64 of an inch lower than the specified setting.