To: | "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net> |
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Subject: | RE: Fuel leaks from Spitfire Stromberg |
From: | Stuart Steele <ssteele@switchsolutions.com> |
Date: | Fri, 13 Mar 1998 13:56:37 -0600 |
<Much snipped> > Here's my two cents worth > need tweezers to get the abrasive into the awkward spaces. Causes? > Hardening of the nylon substance and miniscule growth of whiskers on > the > fins (on the SU) and various additives in the fuel can form semi-glues > which prevent the fuel inlet valves on both carb types from fully > closing. > John Macartney > I am not even a Spitfire owner, but I wanted to thank you for you valuable insight and informative post on the Stromberg- leaking-fuel problem. Stuart Steele |
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