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Re: [TR] Authentic choke cable, TR4

To: "Brian Jones" <banc8004@comcast.net>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Authentic choke cable, TR4
From: Ted <triumph66@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:52:19 -0500
Brian, I had the same problem.  Upon the suggestion of some other TR guys
here in PA, I now use a T-handle MGB, 70-74, choke handle setup on my 4A.  I
believe it works and locks really well IMHO.  HTH, Ted

T-handle MGB, 70-74 choke handle setup
http://www.zeni.net/trf/MGB-GC/index.php?menu=C&page=42

vs. traditional TR250/TR6 choke setup
http://www.zeni.net/trf/TR6-250GC/39.php

or the TR4 choke setup
http://www.zeni.net/trf/miniTR4/11.php

On Jan 24, 2008 11:21 AM, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:

> > Is there a source for a TR4-correct choke cable that reliably locks?
>
> I bought an aftermarket TR3 cable from Moss almost 20 years ago, and it
> still works.  Had a fixed knob that didn't exactly match the original, but
> after rounding the corners a bit with sandpaper, it looks at home.  And
> the
> twist-lock works quite well.
>
> > Or can the locking mechanism on an old cable be 'refreshed'.
>
> Depends on what is wrong with it.  I've fixed at least one cable that I
> think might be original to a Triumph, by fabricating a replacement for the
> part that locks to the shaft.  It was just a "D" shaped piece of flat
> brass
> and the original one was worn out.  The shaft was also worn, so I made the
> new piece a bit oversize to compensate.
>
> Randall
>

-- 
T.L.L.
1966 TR4A CTC 73139 LO
http://www.triumphowners.com/967
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