spitfire carb

[andy2565]

which carb was fitted to the 1960 spitfire,monoblock or the 10tt gp,does the GP run any better or does it suffer from starting problems.

[beezalex]

I believe 1960 would have been a monobloc.  As far as I can tell, the 10TT9 was only fitted in '57 and possibly '58.

And no, a GP carb won't start any easier than a TT.  Neither has a proper pilot (idle) circuit.

[Goldy]

According to the Amal reference catalogue 1960 - 61 Super Rocket and Spitfire were fitted with 10TT9/13.   All the best Goldy

[dpaddock]

My USA literature lists the Monobloc, with the 10TT9 as an option (1960 only).

David

[andy2565]

thats great cheers,so i take it as the tt doesnt have the pilot system,the mono is the better option,but the tt does look better.

[dpaddock]

Actually, the Monobloc, the GP and the TT carbs all have pilot circuits. The GP is a slackwire throttle and consequently is difficult to idle properly.

Goldy is correct in that the "home" Spitfire was fitted with the 10TT9; the "export" version had the Monobloc.

David

[andy2565]

could you tell me which degree float camber is needed for the tt carb cheers andy

[trevinoz]

Andy,
         Depends on which head you are using.
Alloy 15 degrees,  iron 7 degrees.
Trev.