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Re: Choke Knob Location f/77

To: Scott McKorkle <bmc@aa.net>
Subject: Re: Choke Knob Location f/77
From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 19:09:39 -0700
Hi Scott,

    Thanks.  The one in my '77 is not a T-handle, it's a round knob and in a
poor location.  I'll probably relocate the control to the spot now occupied by
the dimmer control.  Did the standard MGB T-handle choke controls lock in
position?

Bud Krueger

Scott McKorkle wrote:

> Bud,
>
> My car's at home and I'm at work, so I can't look at it right now...  but I
> think that the cable and Tee handle assembly itself provides the locking
> feature.  I would guess it utilizes an off-round shaft that catches only
> when turned in the socket.  Yours may not lock due to wear.  If it is the
> cable, Moss and Vicki-Brit sell the cable/tee handle combo's for about $11.
>
> I'm sure someone out there knows how they really work.  Anyone?
>
> Scott
> ----------
> > From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
> > To: Scott McKorkle <bmc@aa.net>
> > Cc: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: Choke Knob Location f/77
> > Date: Tuesday, September 08, 1998 10:37 PM
> >
> > Scott,
> >
> >    Thanks for the reply.  Do you happen to know the source of the locking
> choke
> > control?
> >
> > Bud Krueger
> >
> > Scott McKorkle wrote:
> >
> > > Bud,
> > >
> > > My 78B has dual HIF's with the choke mounted on an "L" bracket attached
> to
> > > the bottom side of the dash to the left of the steering wheel, directly
> > > under the oil pressure gauge.  It does lock when turned.
> > >
> > > I kind of like the position here as it allows easy access while
> driving,
> > > but doesn't get in the way.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Scott
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > > From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
> > > > To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > > > Subject: Choke Knob Location f/77
> > > > Date: Saturday, September 05, 1998 8:46 PM
> > > >
> > > > A bit of help, please,
> > > >
> > > >       My newly acquired '77 has a pair of HS4's with a manual choke.
> I'm
> > > > happy.  The problem is the location of the choke control.  The best
> way
> > > that I
> > > > can describe its location is to say that it's at about the driver's
> knee
> > > and
> > > > against the center console.  It's supposed to lock in place when
> turned,
> > > but it
> > > > doesn't.  I'm certain that there are a few of you who have replaced
> your
> > > Z-S's
> > > > with a manual choke setup.  Would you please share with me some ideas
> on
> > > where
> > > > better to mount what kind of choke control?  TIA.
> > > >
> > > > Bud Krueger
> > > > 52TD
> > > > 77MGB
> >
> >




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