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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