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Re: Car problem, and I'm at work

To: "John C. Gottstein" <gottstein@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Car problem, and I'm at work
From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 12:01:51 -0400
Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Reply-to: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
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John -

Tom wouldn't have a choke cable, unless he's fitted one himself.  He'd
have a water-operated choke.  But I think you've got the right idea, I'd
bet his choke is sticking.

Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net

"John C. Gottstein" wrote:
> 
> Tom,
>   This happened to my 75 midget.  It turned out that the cable to my manual
> choke had slackened a little and wasn't pushing the choke lever all the way
> down.  For a quick fix, I opened the hood and pushed down on the lever
> that's attached to the choke cable (near the carb).
> 
> It clicked on the way down, and the idle rpm's instantly reduced.
> Eventually you will just need to tighten the cable (write me an e-mail if
> you don't know how.  I didn't at the time).
> 
> I don't know if you have the same thing going on with your car, but give it
> a shot.
> 
> Later,
>      John
> 
> > I drive on. At traffic light, still at 2,000. Next stop, it's idling at
> 3,000
> > rpm. WHat's happening? I'm at work and have to get myself home in rush
> hour
> > traffic, and I'd rather it not keep increasing its idle speed. Is there
> > anything I can do?
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > Tom
> > 78 Midget 1500
> >

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