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Re: Spitfire Fuel Flow Rate

To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Spitfire Fuel Flow Rate
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 22:55:33 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>, Mark Milotay <otmc@bc1.com>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Fri, 1 May 1998, Joe Curry wrote:

> Does it say what carb. setup that is for?  I recall reading (but I can't
> for the life of me remember where) that the 2-4 psi setting is correct....

> Edward Hamilton wrote:
> > 
> > According to the Spitfire 1500 Competition Preparation Manual, "A fuel
> > pressure regulator should be mounted on the firewall to enable fuel
> > pressure to be maintained at 3.5 - 5 lbs. sq./in."

FWIW, the specification for the original AC mechanical pump, as given in the 
Herald, Vitesse 6, Spitfire (through Mk.3) manual is 1.5-2.5 lb./sq. in. 
A "prepared" engine might require a bit more, but I suspect anywhere in 
the 2-4 lb./sq. in area is probably sufficient.

--Andy

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