[6pack] Stiff Choke Cable

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

All---Some models of the TR6's CHOKE cables had stiff wire in them. These
retracted by merely pushing the knob* back into the dash. Other cables were a
soft braided wire, that relied on extension springs in the brackets to retract
them. The detent-like feature in the cable behind the knob holds both of these
styles of wire cables in place, when pulled out and turned* a quarter turn.
Bob had mentioned in his post that the cable pull seemed easy to operate when
detached at the carbs, indicating that the stiffness might be from somewhere
else in the choking operation.

Dick
> From: DJFidler at rogers.com
> To: 75teer6 at gmail.com; 6pack at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:48:22 -0400
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Stiff Choke Cable
>
> 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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