[6pack] Stiff Choke Cable

[Henri Lefebvre]

David,

Yes, you are correct, my mistake.
I confused the Choke with the Temperature control next to it. The Temp
control is notched etc.
Considering that I never use the Choke and seldom use the Temp control
I should have double-checked before hitting the keyboard.

Thank you for the correction.

Henri

On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:48 AM, David Fidler <DJFidler at rogers.com> wrote:
> The TR6 choke shouldn't be stiff at all, I would guess that there's a kink
> in Bob's cables somewhere, or they are sat too high above the carbs and the
> bonnet is squishing them down when it closes.
>
> Henri, the TR6 choke is exactly the same as the MGB, you pull it out and
> twist a quarter turn clockwise to lock it where you need it.
>
> Of course, it could be possible that Bob has it locked in the closed
> position and doesn't realize it... try a quarter turn to the left before
> pulling it out Bob, that might release it for you.
>
> Fid.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Henri Lefebvre
> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:08 AM
> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Stiff Choke Cable
>
> If I recall the choke is meant to be stiff, by design at the dash
> mount, so that the cable does not retract by itself. I believe the
> shaft that the knob is attached to is notched and there is a a small
> ball bearing in the mount to keep the choke at the point where it is
> pulled.
> I am writing from memory because my TR6 has triple webers and I do not
> use the choke, although it is connected.
>
> By contrast, on my MGB I have to twist/turn the choke knob a quarter
> turn to keep it at a particular level.
>
> Henri
>
> On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 5:29 AM, robert fabie <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks to all who responded to my stiff choke cable question. Depressing
>> the gas pedal before pulling out the choke actually does help reduce the
>> tension; couldn't believe it. It's still not  a "smooth" operation and I
>> will continue to explore what other carb issues may be contributing to the
>> stiffness.
>> This list is an amazing resource of knowledge and experience. Thanks again
>> Alex & Janet, Dave, Dick and Robert Lang.
>> Best,
>> Bob Fabie
>> Fredericksburg, Va
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 9:06 AM, Alex & Janet Thomson <
>> aljlthomson at charter.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Always get in the habit of pressing on the accelerator slightly when
>>> pulling
>>> out the choke knob. That will reduce the amount of force needed to
> advance
>>> the throttle cam.
>>>
>>> Alex Thomson
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of robert fabie
>>> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 8:35 AM
>>> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: [6pack] Stiff Choke Cable
>>>
>>> Friends,
>>> Is there a trick to connecting the choke cables to the carbs that results
>>> in
>>> the choke knob operating smoothly? It seems to take a lot of force to
> pull
>>> and push the choke cable knob. When not connected to the carbs, the cable
>>> operates smoothly and effortlessly. Does anyone else have this problem?
>>> Much appreciate your help.
>>> Bob
>>> '75 TR6
>>>
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> Henri
> 75 TR6, triple webers
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Henri
75 TR6, triple webers