Brent -
That nipple is the fuel drain for the manifold. It is
standard equipment on all SU carbed British Cars from
the 50's and 60's.
You are missing the copper pipette that screws to the
bottom of it so that when it drips fuel, it drips it
on the ground rather than on your manifold.
There is one in the front and one in the back of your
intake manifold. Buy the little copper pipes and your
problem will be solved.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
--- Brent Barnes <brentbarnes309@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Backed her (60 BT7 Mk I dual carb) out this morning
> to tinker under the hood and discovered a nipple on
> the bottom front of the intake manifold that seems
> to be dripping raw gasoline! Right onto the front of
> the exhaust manifold! Took a couple of pics that I
> can forward (1+ mb each) if that will help identify
> what this silly thing is and why it might be
> spitting. ANY help is appreciated!!!
>
> Brent Barnes
> 60 BT7 Mk I
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