[JERRY2KONE]

That CAP heated up enough to melt through a ziptie in seconds. Something had to be shorted out. Look your setup over very closely. Check all of your solder points to make sure that something is not crossed over or touching that should not be. When you strap down a CAP make sure it is not touching anything metal like the chassis, tranny, shock tower, or whatever. If so, then double shrinkwrap it first. You want to elliminate any possible chance for a short of any kind. I know we all do this instinctively, but you either had a bad CAP or you missed something. It is always nice to have a second set of eyes to check things out as well. Preferably someone who knows something about the hobby or electricity in general.