[6pack] Stiff Choke Cable

[Henri Lefebvre]

If I recall the choke is meant to be stiff, by design at the dash
mount, so that the cable does not retract by itself. I believe the
shaft that the knob is attached to is notched and there is a a small
ball bearing in the mount to keep the choke at the point where it is
pulled.
I am writing from memory because my TR6 has triple webers and I do not
use the choke, although it is connected.

By contrast, on my MGB I have to twist/turn the choke knob a quarter
turn to keep it at a particular level.

Henri

On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 5:29 AM, robert fabie <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks to all who responded to my stiff choke cable question. Depressing
> the gas pedal before pulling out the choke actually does help reduce the
> tension; couldn't believe it. It's still not  a "smooth" operation and I
> will continue to explore what other carb issues may be contributing to the
> stiffness.
> This list is an amazing resource of knowledge and experience. Thanks again
> Alex & Janet, Dave, Dick and Robert Lang.
> Best,
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, Va
>
> On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 9:06 AM, Alex & Janet Thomson <
> aljlthomson at charter.net> wrote:
>
>> Always get in the habit of pressing on the accelerator slightly when
>> pulling
>> out the choke knob. That will reduce the amount of force needed to advance
>> the throttle cam.
>>
>> Alex Thomson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net]
>> On
>> Behalf Of robert fabie
>> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 8:35 AM
>> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [6pack] Stiff Choke Cable
>>
>> Friends,
>> Is there a trick to connecting the choke cables to the carbs that results
>> in
>> the choke knob operating smoothly? It seems to take a lot of force to pull
>> and push the choke cable knob. When not connected to the carbs, the cable
>> operates smoothly and effortlessly. Does anyone else have this problem?
>> Much appreciate your help.
>> Bob
>> '75 TR6
>>
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-- 
Henri
75 TR6, triple webers