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Originally Posted by RalphG
As my 52 Merc has the Holley "teapot" type carburetor I am a little curious why some refer to them as the towering inferno? I'm hoping not because they are prone to fires.
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Probably a high percentage of the reputation is because of being passed on by those who never experienced or never knew anyone who experienced the phenomenon.
Considering where the float chamber is located in the air plenum, any leakage could cause excess fuel where it really should not be.