Re: [alfa] SU carbies and internet abbreviations

["TJ" <tj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Your mileage may vary..............

TJ

> Hi All,
> 
> Not wishing to correct the esteemed Mr Hertzman and his wealth of 
knowledge but, I think
> you will find that SU stands for Skinner Union and not Skinner's 
Union.  Incidentally the
> original SU carb was designed for the WO Bentley aero engine to 
allow the planes to fly
> inverted.  Prior to this change the allied airmen were at a severe 
disadvantge to the
> Bosch who at the time had already fitted fuel injection to the 
Luftwaffe planes and had no
> problems flying inverted.  The aero version had a swivelling float 
chamber that always
> kept the fuel the right way up, irrespective of the planes attitude.
> 
> A few other abbreviations for enlightenment.
> 
> FWIW = for what its worth
> TIA = Thanks in anticipation
> IIRC = If I remember correctly (or maybe I don't!)
> 
> The one I can't fathom out is YMMV?  Please somebody tell what it 
means.
> 
> John
> Durban
> South Africa
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