Locking is accomplished by turning the knob about 1/4 turn clockwise, but
whether it holds or not is a factor of the knob-end (to coin a phrase) of
the cable and housing and not the carb end. Make sure the knob is turned
fully anti-clockwise before pulling it out.
When the choke is half-way out the lever on the choke spindle should be
making a right-angle with the cable. If it is not it makes the choke stiff
at one end of its movement or the other. Make sure the cable has a free
route to the carbs *when it is pulled out*, the cable may try to adopt a
different position when under tension to when it is not. Make sure the carb
jets move freely individually, and from the choke spindle when linked before
ytou connect the cable. Make sure the fixed point at the carb end (can
either be the inner or the sheath) is such that the inner is coming out of
the middle of the sheath and not pulling to one side. Make sure the cable
inner is lubricated and not kinked or frayed.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Phillips, Frank <fwp@ufl.edu>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 3:05 AM
Subject: HS4 Choke Problems
> Listers,
>
> Several weeks ago I rebuild my AUD 256 (1968 MGB) carbs and am now having
> problems properly setting the choke cable. I've spent several hours
reading
> the list archive and would like to verify a point. First my problem... The
> choke is stiff, hard to pull and does not want to lock in a pulled
position.
> I followed the setting info in the Haynes manual. According to one message
I
> read the lever that attaches to the jet should be on the side closest to
the
> float bowl, NOT on the side facing center. Is this correct? The lever has
a
> small cylinder that the screw passes through, what side of the lever does
> this go on? I do not see how the lever can attach to the outside of the
jet.
> Any suggestions? Is this information is correct?
>
> Frank Phillips
> 1968 MGB
> fwp@ufl.edu
>
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