I ran into the same problem with my 66, and being ever cheap, use a
mini vice grip on the cable to hold it out until warm! (a big vice
grip works too!)
Dave
66 sprite
----- Original Message -----
From "chuck" <chuckc at attglobal.net>
To: "spridget list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 3:36 PM
Subject: Choke "Twist and Lok" not working
> 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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