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1. Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: "David Mayer" <celiracer81@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 02:19:28 +0000; Well...i just replaced the floats and the float valve needles in my SU's. Everything was fine while the car was running for about 20 minutes. HOwever, at some point during the night, the rear carb st; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00111.html (7,528 bytes)
2. Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: "David Mayer" <celiracer81@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 02:20:36 +0000; Well...i just replaced the floats and the float valve needles in my SU's. Everything was fine while the car was running for about 20 minutes. HOwever, at some point during the night, the rear carb st; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00112.html (7,571 bytes)
3. Re: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:34:35 -0700; Is this with the original mechanical fuel pump or is there an aftermarket electric one in place? Some folks replace the mechanical with an inline electric pump and while that works, it can often time; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00113.html (8,051 bytes)
4. Re: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 11:34:20 -0400; Remember that a mostly full gas tank has its fuel level higher than the carbs. Thus, if a float valve is stuck open, a lot of gas can leak out. Likewise, a Spit can run (poorly) without any fuel pum; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00117.html (7,686 bytes)
5. RE: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: "Bob Boehmer" <bob.boehmer@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:18:34 -0400; Worn or dirty valve seat? Incorrect float level adjustment? Bob Boehmer 1976 1500; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00119.html (7,769 bytes)
6. Re: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:40:44 -0400; My immediate thought is that something is missing from this story. When the engine is shut off, the fuel pump is shut off (if mechanical), so there is no supply of gasoline to overwhelm the float and; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00132.html (7,321 bytes)
7. Re: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhlocker@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:52:18 -0400; The fuel pump can continue to deliver up to one-stroke's worth of gasoline after the engine is off. The cam cocks the pump and the spring delivers, so if the engine stops with the cam out of the way; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00140.html (7,864 bytes)
8. RE: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: "David Lover" <dlover@mn.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:32:29 -0500; To me the big question would be how well is engine running during all of I pulled my '74 Spitfire out of storage today. My 150CD (single) Carb was leaking gas like crazy (even about a quart cup after; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00151.html (8,120 bytes)

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