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Re: Choke "Twist and Lok" not working

To: chuck <chuckc@attglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Choke "Twist and Lok" not working
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 13:50:59 -0700
Cc: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <39E8C3B3.5AE49B20@attglobal.net>
Probably the most economical solution would be to sit in the car and hold
the knob until your car warms up enough to idle by itself. What does that
take - 2 or 3 minutes?
Kate
Trying to decide between 3 - 4K in repairs to my truck, or buying a
different one, so I am forced to be cheap right now!

chuck wrote:

> According to the Archives (yup, I chekked 'em!) the correct solution
> for a slipping choke cable is to put a small coin (or a painted clothes
> peg or a binder clip) twixt the washer and the knob to keep the
> choke operating on these cold mornings.
>
> Surely there is a better way. Is there a "more correct" installation
> technique to help the twist thingy function? I pull the knob out,
> twist the knob, and let go ever sooo gently. The knob glides
> back in  before stopping at half choke.
>
> Any techniques out there for installing these devils correctly?
>
> We be cheap -- don't wanna buy a clothes peg (or a new cable).
>
> chuckc


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