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Re: [TR] TR2 - very stiff choke cable

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR2 - very stiff choke cable
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:15:55 -0400 (EDT)
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Full-name: Dave1massey
Not much help, I'm afraid but a suggestion: if the choke cable is long 
enough to require some loops or arcs to accommodate the extra length you might 
try shortening the cable so that the run is as straight as practical.  This 
will reduce the friction of the cable moving in the sheath.

Dave

In a message dated 7/11/2013 9:29:34 AM Central Daylight Time, 
agraham@execulink.com writes: 
> I think this has been visited before, but having a real problem with the 
> chokes on my rebuilt SU's (H4). Can't get the cable to even budge the 
> chokes. Even pulled the knob off the cable while tugging on the cable. I 
> have rebuilt the carbs, polished and lightly lubed the jets, installed a 
> new cable but still no luck in getting the chokes to even budge. I can 
> move the chokes by hand, although they are stiff.
> Someone suggested just using the front choke and disconnecting the choke 
> linkage to the rear carb. A practical solution? Car should still start 
> and get to a workable 'choke off' temp.
> Any help with this one??

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