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Re: down draught SU carb

I guess the spiral is to prevent a hydraulic lock in the cap due too much oil .

(My father used to recount how in the Air Force Kitty Hawk guns were found to block due oil finding its way into the firing pin. A flat was ground to cure. He and another armourer fitter were modifying a plane with scaffolds around when they took a break. In the meantime another plane, fully prepared for the Pacific, against the rules, was bought inside and set up in the same place. The six half inch guns blasted a hole in the reinforced hangar roof. Apparently the pilots were impressed. Whenuapi airfield.)

Location: Auckland, NZ

Re: down draught SU carb

Or, on second thoughts, and more likely, with the constant weight to suport, it was considered necessary to distribute an oil film!
It is unwise to post first thoughts, but then I am told they are all wrong anyway!

Location: Auckland, NZ

Re: down draught SU carb

thanks again Bob..... interesting stuff........ will have to settle down and do some work on it with the owner .. it's not mine but interested in the problems ..... cheers Keith

Location: Nottinghan UK