RobL
June 16, 2009 at 8:46 pm

Photo of Kygas fuel primer?

Hi all,

I’m looking for a photo of a fuel primer (or manual pump) that would be within the cockpit of possibly a Spitfire or Hurricane (engine either a Merlin or Griffon). Possibly any cockpit shot would show the position & handle?

The Kygas primers I’m used to are little things with a circular handle on the plunger…what I have in mind is a big tee-handle on a brass plunger assembly.

Your help appreciated.

Rob

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By: RPSmith - 17th June 2009 at 09:07

I think the company name is Kigas and they still trade in Warwick.

Roger Smith.

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By: RobL - 16th June 2009 at 23:37

That’s the one!

I’ve emailed them because I need some new seals. Thanks for your help.

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By: QldSpitty - 16th June 2009 at 23:03

Google images comes to the rescue..
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/images/thumbs/ca_1307A_0.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/en/list%2Bfuel%2Bsystem/&usg=__iaKKJkrMCLWH_R-pVXeiKBpSNcQ=&h=75&w=100&sz=2&hl=en&start=10&tbnid=iXHXHSYPVccspM:&tbnh=62&tbnw=82&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dkigass%2Bprimer%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX

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By: RobL - 16th June 2009 at 22:32

Thanks, Edgar…would I be able to find a picture of the Pilot’s Notes on line?

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By: Edgar Brooks - 16th June 2009 at 21:53

Pilot’s Notes, for the XII, 22/24, and Seafire XV/XVII, all have photos of that particular style of pump. The Seafire 45/46 & 47 have the later type with the circular handle.
Edgar