[6pack] Stiff Choke Cable

[David Fidler]

The TR6 choke shouldn't be stiff at all, I would guess that there's a kink
in Bob's cables somewhere, or they are sat too high above the carbs and the
bonnet is squishing them down when it closes.

Henri, the TR6 choke is exactly the same as the MGB, you pull it out and
twist a quarter turn clockwise to lock it where you need it.

Of course, it could be possible that Bob has it locked in the closed
position and doesn't realize it... try a quarter turn to the left before
pulling it out Bob, that might release it for you.

Fid.

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Henri Lefebvre
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:08 AM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] Stiff Choke Cable

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

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