That was definitely a nozzle problem. It should have shut off as soon
as fuel reached the tip of the nozzle. The station should be
notified; if they don't fix it pronto, they will be in deep doodoo
with [at least] the local fire authorities. As someone else
mentioned, you might get them to give you a cleaning, as proper
functioning of the fuel delivery system is their responsibility. If
they don't, invest in a giant sack of activated charcoal for the
interior; it might keep you from igniting accidentally!
Donald.
> From: "Dave Willner" <dwillner@icontech.com>
> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:44:01 -0500
>
> I took the Spit out for an hour or so today, ran great, great weather, great
> time....I was topping off the tank on the way home and all of a sudden a
> stream of overflowing gas shot into air? Literally went about 4' in the air
> (of course the back window was zipped out ). This has never happened to me
> before on any LBC? Was the pump was at fault or was there some sort of trick
> here I need to pay more attention to in a Spit?. TIA
>
> Dave Willner
> 59 TR3A Apple Green
> 80 Spitfire Carmine Red
> 70 BSA 441 Victor Special
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