RC>Let me start by saying Iknow nothing about triumphs. i am a total newbie
RC>and just begining to learn.
RC>anyway, i looking at a 76 spitfire. the one i time i went to see it (i'm
RC>planning followup visit) i spotted gas leaking from the area of the carb
RC>sometime after the owner pulled out the choak but befor the enginine
RC>started ( ny memory of the actual timing is not clear).
RC>anyway i asked him about this leak and said it was normal when the carb was
RC>flooded.
RC>i am skeptical of his answer. any words of wisdom? if go forward with this
RC>purchase am i looking a carb rebuild for sure?
RC>thanks,
This leak may be normal for bad float valves, as a symptom of the
carb(s) needing attention.
Normal for a British car. NO.
Regards,
TonyR
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