On later Spitfires the gas overflows through the charcoal canisters. I
discovered this the hard way - the plastic float become separated from
the metal hinge on the carb floats about 50 miles from home. I managed
to find some little machine screws to replace the original rivets so that
I continue on my way.
Roger Elliott
" (Richard Triplett)" wrote:
> All this talk about SU's overflow vent got me wondering, where is the
> Stromberg's overflow and where does fuel go when a valve sticks open?
> Just wondering.
> Richard Triplett
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